Twenty-one days ago, I began my #oneword2021 journey. As you can see, my #oneword2021 was TRANSFORMATION. I wanted to take the strides that I had achieved by challenging myself in 2020 and take them to the next level, transformation. I spent a lot of time determining this focus and was determined to see where this idea would take me.
I set many goals under my TRANSFORMATION mantra. I wanted to be healthier- eat better and move more. I wanted to dedicate time to learn every day by reading books that expanded my horizons. I wanted to reignite my passion for journaling to reflect, in addition to completing the draft of my book. I wanted to continue blogging. Lastly, I wanted to embrace the TRANSFORM mindset- being the best ME I can BE!
This goal was the one that I struggled the most with in 2020. Getting COVID really knocked me out so I needed to do better in 2021. As of today, I have tracked all 21 days and been much more active overall. This has resulted in me losing in a few pounds (8 lbs. since winter break started), but more than the weight on the scale, I just feel better and that's the most important thing. If I continue these habits, the weight will go away. I will transform my body in 2021!
Every day in 2021, I have read for 10-15 minutes and worked on my writing (journaling, blogging or my book manuscript) for at least 30 minutes. This has been so inspirational for me! I have finished 3 books so far this year and am half way through my fourth book, DivergentEDU by Mandy Froehlich. Here are the books I have finished:
Empowered at a Distance by John Spencer
Road to Awesome by Darrin Peppard
Unlocking Unlimited Potential by Dr. Brandon Beck
In addition, I have finished my book manuscript and written seven blog posts including this one so far. Wow!
Living the TRANSFORM mindset has been pivotal during these first three weeks. Here's how:
I signed a publishing contract to TRANSFORM my manuscript into a published book with Road to Awesome LLC!
I have been blogging about every three days.
I have been accepted to present at five virtual conferences in early 2021.
AIMS Conference in Illinois, NCTies2021, NJeCC 2021, EdTechRVA 2021, and WoCoTech Summit 2021
I began participating in the Teach Better Administrator Mastermind and began using Voxer.
I presented at my first PTA meeting about digital citizenship.
I completely renovated my website and got it a domain name, TannenbaumTech.
I participated in a Teachers on Fire Roundtable discussion on YouTube!
Wow- Not bad for just 21 days? I can't wait to see where embracing the TRANSFORM mindset takes me in the next 21 days! But none of this happened alone- it was all supported my #PLN, my family especially my husband and my amazing colleagues.