Good Evening! I’m Peter... former elementary AP, Principal and currently a curriculum coordinator with @HCPSchools. We’re so glad to have @daviswelcome with HCPS! #engagechat
Doing well! I'm starting to get over my jetlag and am feeling more human again. (We just got back from a visit to the US to see family.) How are you? #engagechat
That is a long flight and the jet lag is tough to recover from! Happy to hear you’re feeling more human again 😄
Things here are great. Recovering from my 2 day work week!!! #engagechat
Hi, Vic! I'm based in Tokyo now...but I spent a few years teaching and coaching in NISD (in the Fort Worth area). The world is big and small all at the same time. #engagechat
Hi! Kristen here! Lying next to a crib... trying to muster up enough energy to crutch downstairs. Thought I’d stop in for a little... I teach 6th grade science in PA. #engagechat
A1 Fear means that you are afraid of something, more than just a little, have a strong aversion to something, whether bc of failing, or pain, or being vulnerable #engagechat
A1 Fear is something you might not understand completely, yet. It is something that is related or connected to a negative or hurtful event. #engagechat
Good evening, #engagechat.
Karl, elem teacher from the Jersey shore, stopping by, Feel like I was Twitter-channel surfacing and was like enough to stumble across y'all.
A1: Fear is the absence of confidence. It can also be a thief. It robs us of our confidence, our assurances, and can also suck out our happiness. #engagechat
A1 Fear means that you are afraid of something, more than just a little, have a strong aversion to something, whether bc of failing, or pain, or being vulnerable #engagechat
A1: Fear is a feeling brought on by perceived danger or threat that could ultimately cause a change in behavior, such as fleeing, hiding, or freezing from perceived traumatic events. Having a trauma-informed/trauma responsive moment. #engagechat
A1: Fear is the absence of confidence. It can also be a thief. It robs us of our confidence, our assurances, and can also suck out our happiness. #engagechat
A1. My fears always seem to be about *could* be rather than what *is*. Lack of knowledge and experience, lack of a trusted guide through an unknown is fear...for me.
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A1: Nneka from Texas visiting #EngageChat late; fear is an emotion driven by the possible consequences of the unknown and fostered by the desire to avoid negativity.
A1. These tiny voices in my head (which I try to ignore) telling me not to do something because I will fail, get hurt, or hurt someone else if I take a risk & try something new. The goal of the voices is to discourage me from leaving my safe comfort zone. #engagechat
A1: Fear is a lack of certainty, mixed with a lack of confidence, and the expectation that something bad will happen. It is a lack of hope, a lack of courage. #engagechat
A1: I’d like to say that fear is a liar like in one of my fav song.. https://t.co/y5Xl7jvc7n but it’s not. Brings up every neg emotion and stifles progress, success, learning. Is isolating and all consuming. Is rarely positive #engagechat
Thanks for sharing that! It's powerful to know that we're not alone as humans in our fear, no matter how confident we may seem on the surface.
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Fear is uncertainty #engagechat it comes from a place where we lack the answers & are filled with questions in an overwhelming fashion. It causes disorientation. This leads us to 2nd guess, withdraw, even give up. Fear can be unwarranted but it digs deep & takes focus to overcome
I agree. But I find I need someone with me saying, "I've done this trip. You'll be fine." Kind of like a toddler trying new foods, you know?
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A1: The paralysis we have with fear can be overcome. This book is FULL of antidotes to fear. One thing they discuss in the book is turning an negative mindset into a positive one. #engagechat
A1: Fear means afraid to do things differently. Afraid of change and of the unknown. “Fear can make you a prisoner, hope can set you free”-Shawshank Redemption #engagechat
A1 Fear is having a difficult time making a decision. Sometimes our decisions turn out well & sometimes they don’t. If we weren’t fearful we wouldn’t grow and learn and become better people. #EngageChat
Absolutely, there are some days that it is tough, but keeping perspective, sharing our fears, showing vulnerability. Fears can take away our opps for growth, and it is and I am always a work in progress #engagechat
A2: Fear can be partially or fully debilitating. When something continuously rolls over our mind, it’s hard to unload it. Mindfulness, and great inter and intrapersonal practices can help to alleviate that feeling. It’s about leaning on strong relationships. #engagechat
A1: not allowing yourself to try new things or worried about what others thinks. Trying something new doesn’t happen. Fear manifests itseldnin different ways for different people. #engagechat
A1 To me Fear comes from lack of control: either knowing and not being able to overcome or not knowing and not being able to do anything about it #EngageChat
A2 Fear can make you stronger or make you hide. I feel fear is an enemy within yourself that you have to build a relationship with in order change it into a productive struggle. I refuse to let fear win ever. #engagechat
A2: Fear can be partially or fully debilitating. When something continuously rolls over our mind, it’s hard to unload it. Mindfulness, and great inter and intrapersonal practices can help to alleviate that feeling. It’s about leaning on strong relationships. #engagechat
Fear impacts your life the most when you let it nestle in and be the voice of reason. It can become Like barbed wire, fencing you in. Preventing you from roaming and taking adventures. #engagechat You have to have wire cutters accessible to make sure you can cut open the fence
A2: Fear can be paralyzing. It can keep you from doing something that might really be beneficial and compelling both personally and professionally. Ex. Being invited to speak at a breakout session at a national convention. #engagechat
At its core fear deprives us of an opportunity. We either can't see it or don't want to expose ourselves to the change that comes. Consequences include regret and stagnation. #engagechat
A2: paralyze you in your steps. Inhibit progress or the ability to see the big picture or identify next steps. Makes you feel alone and out of control of situation. Isolates you from those around you. Makes it difficult to find fix irrational perspective. #engagechat
A2: Fear can negatively impact our lives if we buy into the catastrophizing thoughts it perpetuates. We have to remember that they are just that: thoughts. We have the power and freedom to question those thoughts and turn them around. #engagechat
A2 Fear can make you stronger or make you hide. I feel fear is an enemy within yourself that you have to build a relationship with in order change it into a productive struggle. I refuse to let fear win ever. #engagechat
A2: For me fear causes insecurity, but...my PLN/PLF is an almost instant cure. They’ll let me throw something out and they cheer me on (100% lucky for that) #engagechat
A2 Fear causes my anxiety to heighten & I become paralyzed to what is really important. I am trying to quiet down the "voices" - that negative self-talk is real - and focus on how I can continue to learn to be the best Peg possible #engagechat
A2: Fear can be paralyzing & can hold you back from doing amazing things. It can prevent you from being your best self or from experiencing & discovering the world. #EngageChat
A2: holding yourself in one place, no moving upward and onward. No being uncomfortable, trying something new to you. It’s same old same old. Many times negativity arises from the fear #engagechat
A1: Fear unchallenged can cripple you and keep you from succeeding. When you face your fears and try, you are able to learn and grow, thus making you more prepared for future challenges. #engagechat
A2 #engagechat Fear can lock doors and close drapes blocking the freedom of confidence and action. Strategies to overcome are so important- have a mantra a calm, mindful mantra to help focus if ever fear takes hold and slams the door to opportunities
A1) We have stigmatized #fear to be afraid of something. I think fear has to do more with an internal struggle that will determine your ability to overcome in order to become! #EngageChat
A2 It can cause you to have responses you can’t control—last year I became so fearful of negativity that I lost the ability to talk for a minute. Often times fear feeds itself. #EngageChat
A2. I think sometimes fear will directly connect with confidence...If I'm afraid and let opportunities go, I could wind up losing confidence. #engagechat
A2 Fear can cause you to feel like you have no control, take away opportunities for you to grow, or even worse, for your students to grow, make you anxious, self-doubt #engagechat .
A2: Fear can negatively impact our lives if we buy into the catastrophizing thoughts it perpetuates. We have to remember that they are just that: thoughts. We have the power and freedom to question those thoughts and turn them around. #engagechat
A2: As a leader, authentically instilling hope in people is another elixir for fear. I recently had 2 different conversations w/ 2 different people. I will remember and value the convo with the person who provided a sense of hope to assuage a fear. Relationships! #engagechat
A2: For me fear causes insecurity, but...my PLN/PLF is an almost instant cure. They’ll let me throw something out and they cheer me on (100% lucky for that) #engagechat
A2 Fear causes my anxiety to heighten & I become paralyzed to what is really important. I am trying to quiet down the "voices" - that negative self-talk is real - and focus on how I can continue to learn to be the best Peg possible #engagechat
A2: Fear prevents you from living life and enjoying it. Life is like a road with ups and downs and curves. You need to enjoy every part of it. Took this high speed video of a road in the Texas hill country that resembles life with its ups and downs and curves ahead. #engagechat
A1: Fear unchallenged can cripple you and keep you from succeeding. When you face your fears and try, you are able to learn and grow, thus making you more prepared for future challenges. #engagechat
YES! Having someone guide you through an experience or give you that missing perspective to put fear in its proper place! An absolute must.
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As much as fear may slow our roll- it is a warning system we can’t afford to ignore #engagechat It is integrated into our instincts and intuition and can protect us from harm if we listen- it’s a balance
We have one of two instinctive responses to fear: Fight or Flight. If we dont learn to effectively manage fear, we will always respond with one of the two extremes. #engagechat
In the edu world, I've seen fear cause Ss to shut down, become paralyzed, self-sabotage, act out, AND fight back. This feeling certainly has no place in our school systems. #engagechat
A3: Surround yourself with people and things that ground you in who you really and truly are. Journaling is a great strategy for me. I also pray, and check myself often. Try to focus on the goal and not the obstacles. In all things, be kind and loving. #engagechat
A3 It's hard to overcome fear on your own. This is what buddies and friends are for, particularly those who have been there and come through intact. #EngageChat
A3 Some of this may sound elementary: 1) Exercise...the kind that makes me physicall tired 2) Sleep...this can be elusive 3) Talking & being w/ people I love 4) Writing...that helps make sense of the anxiety #engagechat
Talking through doubts and fears with my husband. Meditation and reflection. I keep a journal that I write in every day- my highs and lows and I keep my fears in check. The more I make them tangible with words - the less control they have over me #engagechat
A3: Surround yourself with people and things that ground you in who you really and truly are. Journaling is a great strategy for me. I also pray, and check myself often. Try to focus on the goal and not the obstacles. In all things, be kind and loving. #engagechat
Q3 breathe. And again. Paint. Listen to music. Let the fear flow. When I can, then I can take a peak at the monster under the bed. Unless it’s my fear of heights in which case it’s take a deep breath and jump #engagechat
Prior experience.
Others building your confidence.
A champion of your growth.
The 1st time around? Man! That takes a LOT of work doing it alone. You have to dig deeper than comfortable to find the confidence to do something in spite of the fear.
That's a tall order.
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A3: Reframing also helps. Think about the positive of something that seems fearful. For example, something may be a hidden opportunity instead of a loss. Look at what we can learn on the other side of our fear and focus on that. #engagechat
This is why learning through scenarios and role play is so important for educators and students alike. It allows one to prepare themselves for the situations that provoke fear and anxiety. #engagechat
A3 I have to breathe and talk myself through them. I am also lucky because I have a strong support system at home that tells me to stop being fearful and start making things happen. #engagechat
Fear is something that you have to confront on a daily basis. You have to build a tolerance in order to get to a place where you try new things that are out of your comfort zone. #engagechat
This is why learning through scenarios and role play is so important for educators and students alike. It allows one to prepare themselves for the situations that provoke fear and anxiety. #engagechat
A3 You have to recognize it and learn to process it, fears can last a long time and become enormous burdens and constraints on your daily life, personally and professionally, can't keep it closed in #engagechat
A3 You have to recognize it and learn to process it, fears can last a long time and become enormous burdens and constraints on your daily life, personally and professionally, can't keep it closed in #engagechat
Best strategies to face fear are mindfulness #engagechat - breathing and yoga and staying calm- battling anxiety and fear are something I struggle with a lot
A3 I was bombarded with negativity in the first half of 2018 and let fear consume/cripple me. The second half of 2018 I found #tlap and learned about being REAL (@TaraMartinEDU)—just being yourself and not giving into fear. What’s meant to be will be. #EngageChat
A3: Question fearful thoughts. @ByronKatie's The Work is powerful. Is it true? (Yes or no. If no, move to 3.) Can you absolutely know that it’s true? (Yes or no.) How do you react when you believe that thought? Who would you be without the thought? Turn it around.
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A3: This song also has been in my head and I sing it when I’m fearful: it’s a great reminder! :). Hope it helps some of you too! :). https://t.co/TLfYPuYPYk#engagechat
A3: I can conquer my fears by believing in myself, by seeing things through a growth mindset lense, by practicing mindfulness & self-care, by surrounding myself with people who support me, and by reaching out to others (including my ⭐️awesome⭐️ PLN) when in need. #EngageChat
A3: Remember times you were afraid in the past, and think about where you are now. Have faith that things will get better. Believe that you possess the power within you to overcome fear. #engagechat
A2: fear can cause you to believe things about yourself and your goals that isn’t true. It can prevent you from taking a chance and living boldly. #engagechat
I'm glad you wrote this. I was thinking the same but couldn't articulate it the way you did. Fear unchecked and unresolved takes a toll! Knowing your own *warning signs* and having some way to deal with it is essential.
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A3: I can conquer my fears by believing in myself, by seeing things through a growth mindset lense, by practicing mindfulness & self-care, by surrounding myself with people who support me, and by reaching out to others (including my ⭐️awesome⭐️ PLN) when in need. #EngageChat
A3: Remember times you were afraid in the past, and think about where you are now. Have faith that things will get better. Believe that you possess the power within you to overcome fear. #engagechat
A3: Be mindful of what you can do and can’t do to face fear. Determine whether it is rational or irrational. Seek help. Sometimes just put one step in front of the other and m know that in the end, no matter what, it will be ok #engagechat
A3: It is like any other obstacle in life, get after it, and trust that your friends will be there to support you and assist you in overcoming the obstacle.#engagechat
21 years of a fear of flying,(I had flown many times before) made it a huge fear, my friend @kdobs1129 traveled with me to Denver for ISTE, was not driving there :) #engagechat
It's important to take precautions and have an escape plan. There's a healthy fear that we all have that motivates us to make sound decisions, but morbid fear paralyzes us. #engagechat
A3: A situation can arouse all kinds of different feelings in different people. I try to manage my thoughts first and foremost if I want to manage my fear. What I think of, I react accordingly. #engagechat
If it controls you it will keep you from reaching your full potential of influence, but if you control it your influence will be beyond measure. #engagechat
A4 1) Gaining confidence from the haters (who are gonna hate)
2) Failing, digging deep, maybe failing again, digging deep (rinse, repeat)
3) Admitting a mistake and fixing it
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A4: The root of courage is “heart”. Many think it’s boldness or doing something extraordinary. While that may be true, it’s all about where that sentiment begins...and courage begins with heart. #EngageChat
A4 Believing in yourself. Always seeking to improve but believing in your genuine self. Knowing that if you do the best you are capable of, then you will find success—or overcome any failure—that comes your way....and that is empowering! #engagechat
Q4. anyone who does anything out of their comfort zone. It doesn’t matter where the start point is in relation to anyone else. It’s having the monumental courage to take that first, seemingly insurmountable step, whatever that may be. #engagechat
A4 Courage is the act if doing something that makes you uncomfortable or scares you because you know you’ll be better on the other side by facing the thing #engagechat
#engagechat@daviswelcome Courage is digging deep and pushing through the fear. It is not the absence of fear but the conquering of it. Slaying the dragon to get the gold- the gold being confidence and positivity
A3: I use positive affirmations when i feel fearful. I try to look for wisdom in philosophy and share my concerns with those who I think can help.
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#engagechat A4. To me, it means stepping outside my comfort zone...Not being afraid to try and Not being afraid to fail...Not being afraid to be vulnerable...learn more
A4 Courage is the willingness to try even if it scares you. I believe if you don't have courage, you let fear win. We need to model courage to your students and to our colleagues. #engagechat
A4: Courage to me is also the most tangible form of faith and hope in action. Like Indiana Jones stepping out into the abyss and knowing that there will be a ledge there to carry him over the ravine. #EngageChat
A4 Courage is the act if doing something that makes you uncomfortable or scares you because you know you’ll be better on the other side by facing the thing #engagechat
A4 #engagechat Courage silences the negativity and doubt and brings the melody of pride and accomplishment to the forefront. When we can feel safe to venture past the STOP sign we placed in our path
A4 Courage is the willingness to try even if it scares you. I believe if you don't have courage, you let fear win. We need to model courage to your students and to our colleagues. #engagechat
Courage is the willingness to face challenges head on, and be willing to fail at times. Our failures are lessons that ultimately lead us to success. #engagechat
A4 Courage means that in spite of fears, or any hesitations, you give it a go anyway, failures might happen, reminds me of my fav @BreneBrown quote from Daring Greatly #engagechat#Quotes4EDU#Future4EDU
A4 Courage is the act if doing something that makes you uncomfortable or scares you because you know you’ll be better on the other side by facing the thing #engagechat
A4. The ability to apply your talents regardless of the risks & what others may think. This also includes standing up for what is “right” regardless of the consequences. #EngageChat
Courage is the willingness to face challenges head on, and be willing to fail at times. Our failures are lessons that ultimately lead us to success. #engagechat
A4: Courage - Open to taking risks to better oneself, others, an organization, etc. Pushing through the uncomfortable feelings w/determination to accomplish the task at hand, challenge, or endeavor. Seeing failures as growth opportunities. Limitless. #EngageChat
A4b courage is the act of being resolved (my one word) to move forward but knowing it might be messy, you could be wrong but you move forward anyway because you passionately believe there is a need for you to do so #engagechat
me too, read Daring last year, now reading Dare to Lead, we did a fun book secret santa in #4OCFpln and thanks to @msyoung114 , that was my book! #engagechat
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A4: Courage many things, but it is often doing what you think is right in spite of the consequences. It's overcoming the need to be liked by everyone. Knowing it's ok to be misunderstood and follow your own path. Letting no one hold you down or back.
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A1: Fear to me means without love, without understanding, without knowledge. To me fear leads to anger and hate. Whatever I’m afraid of, I choose to love and understand it. For it is love that sheds light. #engagechat
A5 I was being pressured to have a conversation with coworkers to force them to do what they said they would do but I knew it wasn’t what was best for the students. I dug deep and behind tears I found my voice to say “no, it’s not best for these kids” #engagechat
#Engagechat I think the most profound was getting up in front of adults and presenting strategies on education. Local, Regional, State etc. I am still very nervous but I do it. It has made me a better educator to face this fear. Talking to people face to face is not my strength.
A5: I’m still working on one, and the thing that I’ve learned is to breathe and to savor the struggle. Through struggle, we tend to be refined. And leadership is all about refinement. Pain, struggle, loss and fear may be good teachers. #EngageChat
A5: With the gentle nudging from a friend, I submitted a proposal to speak at a breakout session at a national conference...and was chosen! So rewarding to share thought & ideas with like-minded people! #engagechat
A5 I was being pressured to have a conversation with coworkers to force them to do what they said they would do but I knew it wasn’t what was best for the students. I dug deep and behind tears I found my voice to say “no, it’s not best for these kids” #engagechat
A5 Summer of 2016, flying to Denver with @kdobs1129, and also speaking at @edmodo EdmodoCon and giving a keynote last year, thanks to @blutz01 he helped me through that Keynote #engagechat
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A5 #engagechat I am a quiet person. I like the quiet when I am not teaching. Stepping out more socially is something I will be working on in 2019. I am definitely a home body.
A4 I was S teaching. I wanted every S to be my friend (I was afraid if Ss didn't like me, Ss wouldn't learn), so I chose to give Ss "independence." Soon Ss were eating their lunch, paper airplanes were flying & Ss were walking out of room. The next day-things changed #engagechat
A5: With the gentle nudging from a friend, I submitted a proposal to speak at a breakout session at a national conference...and was chosen! So rewarding to share thought & ideas with like-minded people! #engagechat
A5: Jumping into consultancy in order to serve others around the world and make a positive difference in literacy education. 💖💖 #engagechathttps://t.co/ZIO6HKUldP
A5 Seems I am never able to participate this chat. Trolling #Twitter and there you were- #engagechat! I can’t think of a time I was able to conquer my fears, but there have been times when I’ve almost made it. The trying has been amazing. Not giving up, yet!
A5. great timing... today. I am committing myself to blogging this year. Modest goal of once a month. I pushed out January's today. I write for me. Writing to share is way outside my comfort zone. But it's where I am determined to go.
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A5 When I was a working playwright, the learning curve for hearing and integrating feedback forced me to develop better thinking skills. Now I'm sharing those skills with online courses like: #engagechat
A5: I had a phobia of heights. Till one day I had to go do a flying fox with my Ss. I could not back off so I told myself, "What the heck! Just do it!" And boy, that feeling of letting go of fear was exhilarating! #engagechat
A5: applying for a position I knew I wouldn’t get. I figured it was good experience to interview and put my name in the mix for future openings. Someone told me ‘you’ll regret it if you don’t even try’ #Engagechat
A5 I don’t know if I have conquered them or not yet—just not feeding them anymore. Just doing my best everyday, being my genuine self, and hoping they are vanquished. Either way I know I’ve done all I can and will recover.#EngageChat
A4 My definition of courage is that we continue to “triumph & stay postive,” despite those who have tried to knock us down. We continue to preserver no matter what! #EngageChat
A5 Summer of 2016, flying to Denver with @kdobs1129, and also speaking at @edmodo EdmodoCon and giving a keynote last year, thanks to @blutz01 he helped me through that Keynote #engagechat
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A5b facing the new year in a new position and working with people that I know look at technology integration very differently than I do. Having the courage/resolve to just be me and lead, listen and adapt #engagechat
Wall climbing with my alt Ed students when one of them had the same fear of heights and even though she was green in face hit the top. Pushed me to push past. After my separation. The will I be able to? How? #EngageChat
A5: One major fear I conquered was when I moved from the classroom to administration. I had so much passion for teaching, but others were pushing me out of my comfort zone. These colleagues had more confidence in me than I had in myself at the time. #EngageChat
A4 I was S teaching. I wanted every S to be my friend (I was afraid if Ss didn't like me, Ss wouldn't learn), so I chose to give Ss "independence." Soon Ss were eating their lunch, paper airplanes were flying & Ss were walking out of room. The next day-things changed #engagechat
A5: Crossed the Atlantic alone this past year to meet my daughter who was studying abroad. Together we toured Europe and created a lifetime of memories! ❤️ #engagechat
A5: Being a foster parent when my wife and I first married. Terrified of failing a child, and my wife. Now have two beautiful adopted children, plus having twins of our own. #dadsasprincipals#EngageChat
A2 fear can trap us into something that stagnates us. Fear can make us angry and resentful. Fear is the arch enemy of growth and awakening. We must have courage to face our biggest fears #engagechat
A5. I was in an affluent district where almost 80% of the Ss took AP classes. The problem was that the 20% were poor & minority Ss. I gathered info & presented my findings & possible solutions. It was not well received by leadership! But it was the right thing to do! #EngageChat
A5: I tend to be fearful of change when there are many unknowns. I had a crazy and very sudden move several years ago, and it was hard to trust that things would work out well in the end. I found inspiration in the writings of @LouiseHay.
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