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More Empty Nest Adjustment Strategies!

Jun 18 2019

More Empty Nest Adjustment Strategies!

I was talking with my friend today about my summer plans now that my son will only be home for a short visit. It had not occurred to me that I would have more time for myself until we discussed my summer schedule. In the past I always provided my son with extra time for visiting and playing together throughout the summer. Now I would have a completely free summer. When asked what I would do after my work day, I came up with the following 10 activities:

  1. Focus more on my own health and physical fitness goals.
  2. Read books for fun.
  3. Make time for visiting with my friends.
  4. Take a couple of long weekend trips with my spouse.
  5. Go to the beach, breathe the fresh air, take a walk, and enjoy a great meal.
  6. Be a kid for a day and play.
  7. Organize myself without becoming overwhelmed and clean out two more rooms in my house.
  8. Give away 10 sacks of papers, brochures, and excess collectibles.
  9. Donate 5 bags of clothes that no longer fit to a local charity.
  10. Give 100 professional books to teaching colleagues.

My friend and I agreed that I would check back in with her in mid-August before the start of the school year. At that time, I would determine how successful I was in completing my list of accomplishments. Ideally, I would be able to report that I feel relaxed and refreshed after spending more time playing, pursuing my interests, and organizing myself with less clutter.

Relish the simple pleasures of life!

Yvette

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Yvette King-Berg, College Readiness

Yvette King-Berg, is the Executive Director of Youth Policy Institute’s Charter Schools. She was the former California Charter Schools Association Vice-President of School Development and Outreach-Southern California. Ms. King-Berg has over thirty years of experience working with teachers, students, parents, and organizations in a variety of positions including Director, Assistant Director, Curriculum Advisor, Bilingual, and Title 1 Coordinators, classroom teacher (K-12) in Pasadena and LAUSD. She has been married for twenty-three years, and is the proud mother of her son, EJ, who attends UC Berkeley.

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Written by Yvette King-Berg, College Readiness · Categorized: College Life, Social-Emotional Health · Tagged: college life, family values, Parenting, teachable moments

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