Pause, Reflect and Move Forward CONTINUED
Move Forward Sometimes the simplest, yet hardest thing to do, can be to forgive ourselves and just move forward. However, I remember reading something that suggested we speak to ourselves the way we would speak to our pets. Sounds funny
As we approach the end of 2023, I think most of us look forward to plans and opportunities of the future, while we also reflect on the past. I’ve always been a big proponent for learning from our mistakes, or others, if given the opportunity. Learning from our mistakes helps us move forward to do
at first, but for any of you that may have a beloved pet, you know exactly
better the next time. I am also one for continuous self improvement, as well as doing what we
what I’m talking about! We would never tell our pets they are dumb, or ask “How could they be so stupid?” Instead,
can for others and the environment. As I reflect on this past year, I am
the majority of what we tell our pets when they make a mistake is, “That’s ok, I love you!” or “Who’s the best? You are!” and all those lazy bums have done is lay on the couch! We make mistakes, big
incredibly proud of the work I have accomplished, and I hope you are proud of yourself. I am proud of the farm to school work we have accomplished in the Greenville
County School District, the continuous steps we take to constantly improve our menu offerings, and the strive we have to be the best in the nation. As I say that, I hope all of you feel your district is the best in the nation. If we are all striving to be the best, the only real winners in the end will be the students.
deal! Everybody makes mistakes. But the best thing you can do is just move forward and do better than next time. A new year can symbolize a new opportunity for improvement.
Lauren Couchois, RD, SNS | Greenville Public Schools (SC) Lauren has been in school nutrition for over 12 years and absolutely loves it! She is the Culinary Specialist for Food and Nutrition Services and is also a registered dietitian; received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Western Carolina University; completed her dietetic internship at Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis; and obtained her SNS certification in 2016. She is zealous about changing the face of school meals and letting the public know about the amazing work being done on a daily basis. One of her favorite aspects about her line of work is teaching nutrition education and healthy lifestyles with a focus on Farm to School initiatives.
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