When I decided that it was time to begin my blog, I chose a writing format that was a bit relaxed, a bit ‘informal’. That was purposeful. I wanted to let people know who I was as a person, my professional passions, my vision for leadership and education — all in a format that was easy to read and conversational. Throw in a bit of humour and TADA — my blog!
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My Good Luck Shoes
University Exams — even saying the words brings back anxiety — that pit in my stomach that feels like I might not keep my breakfast down. It was one of the few times in my life where I found my nervousness getting the better of me. I remember the anxiety, the lack of interest in eating, the inability to concentrate when I really needed to bear down and study.
Kinda looked like these – but mine had more tape
On the actual exam day, I wore my favourite pair of Puma runners — to EVERY exam for good luck. Those shoes lasted through 2 undergraduate degrees, dozens of mid-term and final exams … and lots and lots of tape holding them together.
I’m sure I’m not alone in my memory of those times studying when I just couldn’t get stuff to stick inside my head — no matter how many times I read that #$%& paragraph. Of course, it really didn’t help that I was tired and impatient.
Perspective is Everything!
We all have an internal voice — that messenger who continually talks to us and us alone. Mine tends to come around when I need to process stuff — when I’m trying to think about an appropriate pathway forward. However, it does occasionally speak up like this:
“If people would just see things my way, I’m pretty sure things would move along much more quickly. I’m a rational person, a calm person … someone who has a bunch of common sense.
Come on people … focus!”
The Power of Why 