Little Buddies

Remember your first day of 8th grade.  The excitement to be on top and the privledges that come with the territory.  Well they are all over soon but I hope your experiences better you in the future.  You are role models in many ways and most directly to your little buddies.  They think of you as adults and trust you, or not, beyond belief. Hopefully you have had a positive impact on their development.  Tonight discuss the development on a physical, mental, and social level you have seen in your buddies.  Please give at least one example of each. 

Baby sugar bag

Remember to get all your supplies for the baby project. 8A remember your assignments are read and outline C8S4, picture 0-1 years, 1-5 years, 6-now, and parent sign paper. 8B you have the same assignments but also have a 1 page paper on what your parents would really think if you were having a child to cover your gym daycare fee. Also, everyone remember to buy a 4 lb bag of sugar. If you cannot please comment on the blog so I can buy one for you. Good luck, enjoy the weekend, and see you on Tuesday!!!

Habit Project Day 13 May 24th

What have you learned about yourself?  Whether your on your way to a healthier life style or you quit two weeks ago and haven't thought about the project there is something to be gained in every experience.  I learned I am capable of better and that when my mind is right I can help others better.  When my mind is off I have selfish desires which prevents me from reaching my top wellness.  This is an end in some many ways for you all.  Such a turning point in your lives and I hope for the better but that is not guarenteed.  It takes work every day to be great.  There is no time off from being kind to yourself and others but life will throw you curveball after curveball.  How will you cope with lifes curveballs?  I hope this project helps you understand a little bit more about how habits affect decision making and how you work as a person.

Habit Project Day 12 May 23rd

I find myself literally not thinking about texting and driving lately.  I actually think about it when I go to write this blog.  I hope it is a sign I am reaching a point of creating a new better habit.  This weekend I am going to the cape which will be a good test.  That should be a long drive but I will be with my wife and Lilly so hopefully I can focus on the road, music, and conversation!  Hope you all are still entact with your habit! 

Habit Project Day 11 May 22nd

Hello everyone and happy day 11 of the project.  I have done this project multiple times and when I started this one I was not excited about it and did not think I would succeed.  I have had fixed thoughts for some time now and for the first time in a long time I feel my thoughts changing back to a growth mindset.  I am not crediting this project fully but it has played a role in me looking deeper at my life and realizing I was feeling anxious and negative for a while because of choses I was making that became habits.  When your in a habit sometimes you do not even recognize it as a chose because your dong it routinely, you think this is how it is, but you can change how it is.  You must retrain your brainwith small decisions that add up to big changes eventually.  There is no quick fix and sometime the progress is so slow it makes it easy to say "I give up" or "what's the point."  Thank you all for being great people and if you ever need anything do not hesitate to ask, I consider you all all part of my family!

Habit Project Day 10 May 21st

Sitting in before school still feeling the reminants of this virus that got me but feeling much better.  My head feels clear and focused on what I need to get done!  When my head is clear and I am driving I feel no need to text.  I can be calm and just enjoy the moment rather than worrying about getting messages out to others.  I do feel sad when there are 27 students in the 8th grade and I look at the comments and there are on 18 to 20.  Some of you do not have the strategies to succeed at this project which means you may not have the strategies to succeed on other life challenges.  This project is a microcosm of life, meaning it is a challenge to change you and it is a challenge to do homework and it is a challenge to be kind in the face of mean but those that can master strategies to do so and trust in will find happiness.  Keep working hard and if you have not been start!

Habit project day 9 May 20th

Sorry for the late post but I may have had my most productive day in the past 10 years. I was able to say so many tasks on the to do list and a motivated to do more this week! I am doing really  with my texting habit as well. I actually used Siri to text today while I was driving instead of texting out the words. Every time I go to text I catch myself and say no. I also am feeling a lot better than I was the past week! I am looking forward to a great week with you all! See you tomorrow!

Habit Project Day 8 May 19th

Happy Saturday everyone. Still in bed feeling gross . Eyes are still really red and this cold won’t go away. I’ll be ok but not sure how much driving I will do today. I was planning on taking Lilly to the Cirque Circus in Marlboro but I don’t think I will be attending with these eyes. Keep working hard and making great decisions! I’ll keep you posted on how I feel and if I get out of the house . Good luck!

Habit Project day 7 May 18th

Well I am home sick today. I feel ok but woke up in the middle of the night with pink eye. No fun but it could be worse. I had to drive my wife to work because one of our cars is getting serviced. I did not text anyone and called Mr. Coonan to give him my sub plans. I picked the phone up once out of habit but remembered the project and immediately put it back down. All is well and I hope everyone enjoys the weeknd . More free time so plan your time wisely to avoid the negative habits!

Day 6 Habit Project May 17th

No texting and driving for me.  I am dealing with a annoying cold that came on early this week.  Why do I tell you this...well for sympothy of course.  No, not at all. It may play a role in not texting because I have been fixiated on the cold causing a sore throat and other nuisances.  The weekend is approaching which usually means more drive time but with someone in the car.  It will be interesting to see how I deal with longer drives and possible communication on on th weekend.  Keep pushing everyone,  I hope you are coping with your stress in ways that will keep you calm and focused!

Day 5 Habit Project May 16th

Still at school writing this blog and waiting to go home. I will put the phone away from my reach and listen to sports talk about how awesome the Celtics are playing! I hope you all are doing well and are strong in perseverance to rid yourself of your bad habit. Take one day at a time and take pride in winning little battles! If you slip up don’t quit, jump back on the train! I look forward to reading your posts tonight! Good luck!

Habit Project Day 4 tuesday May 15th

No texting and driving for me.  I havent even thought about my phone in the car at all the last three times I have driven.  They have been short drives to and from work but it is good I have not texted while driving.  I do understand that because conciously I have not thought to touch my phone texting was not going to happen.  It will be interesting when the thought pops in my head to send a message how I will deal with it.  Will I remember not too, will I be able to resist the urge.  Time will tell!  Hey everyone I still need someone to set my notifications for me to help with the ability to text and drive in the first place. I hope you all are experiencing success and learning aabout the way that you work!  Don't let slip ups stop you from getting back on track!

Habit project day 3 Monday May 14th

So far so good today! My commute to work I had no phone use. My morning commute is only 2 miles but takes 10 to 15 to get here. I usually listen to the radio show Toucher and Rich on 98.5 the sports hub, which discusses local sports. This usually entertains me because I find Fred Toucjer, one of the hosts hilarious. Also, in the morning I usually do not have many people to text because everyone I know is going or at work and I am focused on drinking my tea and smoothie. I hope I can do well this afternoon when planning time for after work is more prevelant. Good luck today!
 

Sunday May 13th

Hi everyone, hope you enjoyed you weekends! As for my habit of texting and driving I had a few realizations this weekend. Saturday as I was rushing around running a 5k in Hopedale at 10am then shooting back to Worcester for Lilly’s bday party at 2pm I found myself using my phone in he car. I wasn’t even thinking and begin getting messages out to people for all sorts of reasons. I did stop and called my phone mom and wife to avoid texting. These texts came without conscious thought which told me this is a habit that I need to work on. I also realized that my phone is used for more in the car than texting because it is also how I play music at times through my google play account. I need some strategies to avoid this because it is literally the same as texting. I hope you all are experiencing success and realization. I will see you all in the morning and look forward to reading your habit accounts.

Saturday May 12th Day 1

Happy weeknd everyone!  Today for me is Lilly's 4th birthday and we are having people over our house which means a lot of things to do.  I hope in my rushing around I can be diligent about texting while driving and that you all are determined to succed as well!  Good luck I am excited about reading your day 1 progress!

Lets do this!

Ok everyone here we go!  Insgtead of looking at this as a project, look at it as an opportunity to improve your quaity of life.  This world has so many stessors and a lot of them affect us because of poor habits we have created, or good habits we lose along the way.  To change these poor habits is extremely difficult especially if you have had the habit for a long time.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel but to get there you have to fight the negative emotions and urges that come with the process.  You must admit your habit is bad and then avoid any fixed thoughts that may cause you to "give up" or say "this is too hard."  Lean on family, friends, and eachother for support!  Good luck and lets become better!