Just a check-up...with me, that is

When I taught high school, a mentor suggested we (teachers new to her district) add a manila file to our storage systems.

"Make a file, with just your initials on it," I remember her coaching. We were invited to add accolades, personal stories, surprises...anything that made us smile...to that folder.

When I left teaching, I took that folder with me. I continued to add to it through the next job. Now, some 6 years later, I am preparing to move that folder once again.

The neat thing about it is this: each time I thumb through that file, I see things I've collected over the years, I am reinspired and reminded of what I think I'm here to do.

Try it out...do it for a year, and in your next annual check-up, review through what you collect. You may be surprised!

Comments

[Tom]

Did I miss something? Are you changing jobs?

[Lorri]

I have a folder in my email system called "testimonials." I originally started it to collect positive quotes to use on the website, but I often review the emails on days when I need a little positive affirmation.