TL;DR: There is a difference between gratitude and thankfulness in both English and Chinese languages. Gratitude can be cultivated. Practice mindful gratitude moments to help nurture a grateful mindset and heartset. Take the Gift Better Challenge to practice gratitude. There is great power in words. Read tips on how to show deeper gratitude with our words. Gratitude is meant to … Read More
An Open Letter to Teachers: You Are a Hero
TL;DR: Prior to the pandemic, people did not put as much thought into what a teacher did every day. People began to recognize the work of teachers when they had to teach their own children at home. A hero is a legendary figure endowed with great strength and agility. They have special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities. They are idealized … Read More
Special Appreciation for Educators
TL;DR: In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, leaders from our Administrator Mastermind express their gratitude. We have a special appreciation for educators from our very own Teach Better Team’s Administrator Mastermind. We meet every Tuesday at 9 am EST and again at 7 pm EST. If you consider yourself to be a school leader, join us by clicking this link. … Read More
Inspired Daily by Teachers Today
TL;DR: Teachers make a difference in lives and can change lives for the better. Mike shares his personal story about how he is inspired daily by teachers and explains why. Teachers are recognized for being resilient and for working together to support each other. As educators, we are constantly asked the question, “What teacher inspired you the most?” Or something … Read More
Many Gifts to Discover
TL;DR: When we open our eyes to see atypical things as gifts, we find more to treasure as we grow our capacity to feel joy. Learn to practice mindful moments of deeper gratitude when we begin to discover and see more things as gifts. We can see words as gifts to us. We can give the gift of words by … Read More