TL;DR: Control and clarity: With self-discipline, we can control emotions. Have the clarity to see that some things are out of our control. Appreciation and attitude of positivity: Be grateful for what you have and choose to be positive. Live and learn: With life experiences, you can see there are things out of your control. Learn from it. Children can … Read More
Building Momentum Through Your Morning Routine
TL;DR: A morning routine can help start your day on the right foot. Beginning your day with gratitude can lead to more positive thinking. Add things like meditation, journaling, yoga, stretching, working out, listening to a motivational podcast, or writing goals or growth statements to your morning routine. For years I had heard the importance of having a morning routine. … Read More
Be Like Beverly – Scan for the Good
TL;DR: Beverly is Suzanne’s mom, her favorite teacher, the most loving, kindhearted, generous, and genuine person who now has Alzheimer’s. Beverly lived a life full of gratitude and abundance and exemplified this throughout her life by scanning for the good in every opportunity possible and being grateful for it all. You are challenged to find gratitude, scan for the good, … Read More
EP63: Toxic Positivity – Is it a Thing?
In Episode 63 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Toxic Positivity. This is a topic that has been brewing with the duo since they began their time on Twitter. The concept has lingered and evolved many times leading up to this conversation, and Chey and Pav debated over the ideas for quite some time before recording. They … Read More
Positive Thinking and Your Health
TL;DR: Positive thinking has many benefits for your physical and mental health. Challenge yourself to always see the positive, even when it is difficult to do so. The writing below is a letter I sent to my staff because not all things have to be about data in our schools. I care about our staff and I care about every … Read More