It’s been a while since I’ve added a post on SITC. Sorry. I do have a good excuse, however. I have been working on a new book. It’s a book that shares strategies that can allow teachers to teach happier.
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I have been reading like crazy on the topics of success and happiness, and I’ve discovered that they are connected, but not in the way that I used to believe.
I used to believe that happiness was a byproduct of success. I used to believe that once I achieved success in an area of my life, I would then be happier. Once I got that promotion or once I bought a new car or once I got that degree, I would be happy.
What I’ve learned, however, is that I had it all wrong.
According to recent studies in the area of positive psychology, success comes AFTER happiness. In Shawn Achor’s amazing book, The Happiness Advantage, he shares study after study that demonstrates that “success revolves around happiness,” and not the other way around. So, our focus needs to be on finding happiness, and when we do, success will result.
I have implemented many of the strategies that I have learned from Shawn’s book and others, and it has been amazing! I have seen an incredible change in my life, not only in education, but in my personal life as well. For that reason, I am so excited to be sharing some of these strategies with the readers of this blog and the listeners of my podcast.
Since success in the classroom is our ultimate goal with this blog, I believe that sharing what I’m learning about the impact that happiness has on success should be part of what I do here.
I’ve begun the process of compiling specific strategies that I’ve learned from my readings that will help teachers find more happiness, and as a result more success. Papas freezeria unblockeddefinitely not a game site. My goal is to publish a book sometime in the beginning of 2017 where I share these strategies. I call it, Teach Happier – 20 Strategies to Help Teachers Love What They Do Even More! There’s a link below where you can get on the Early Bird list to be notified when the book is available.
In this post, I want to share one of the strategies that I believe will help you teach happier. I call it – Thank Your Class.
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This is one strategy that I wish I had used more often when I was a teacher. There is power in gratitude. We all like when our efforts are noticed and appreciated. Right? When we don’t get that “thank you,” we get a little irritated, and we lose our motivation to want to be helpful again. It’s part of our human nature. When we do get a little bit of appreciation, we are more likely to want to continue to be helpful, at least that’s how I feel. I suspect most people share that same feeling.
So, it’s not that difficult to believe that our students are also motivated by appreciation. That’s why we are quick to say, “Thank you,” to that student who picked up the trash off the floor or who helped a fellow student with their books. As teachers, we model appreciative behavior when we see positive behaviors. We need to keep doing that.
What I’m encouraging you do in this post, however, to is to make a special effort to include a moment of gratitude in your daily routine. Some time in your class, stop the lesson, and show some appreciation to your class as a whole.
“Guys, before you leave, I just want to say thank you for another great day. You helped make today so easy for me. You were respectful and you worked hard. That means a lot to me. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you.”
Focus on what you want to have repeated. “Recognize what you want repeated.” I don’t know who said that, but it’s good advice.
I can almost guarantee that you will get a group of students replying, “Well, thank you for teaching us.”
It’s amazing how a little bit of sincere gratitude can make a world of difference.
I know what you’re asking, “What if the class was not respectful nor working hard? How can we appreciate that?”
Thank them anyway. Yes, don’t miss out on the opportunity to use gratitude to create change.
“Hey guys, before you go, I just want to say thank you for hanging in there with me today. I know things got a little rough, and it wasn’t one of our best days, but I appreciate you doing your best to make it work. I’m going to do everything I can to make tomorrow a better day for all of us, but for hanging in there with me today, I want to say thank you.”
Give it a try. I dare you.
It will be tougher to be grateful when things to be grateful for are scarce, but if you look hard enough, you’ll find something to add to your gratitude list. Yes, Johnny was especially disruptive today, but every other student in the class was on task. Yes, the fire drill messed up the lesson plan, but the students lined up quickly and quietly. It’s easy to find the negative in what we do. What will give us the ability to teach happier is making a conscious decision to look for the positive in what we do. Thanking your class will force you to look for that positive.
Give it a try, and let me know what happens.
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This is one of the strategies that will be included in my upcoming book, Teach Happier – 20 Strategies to Help Teachers Love What They Do Even More!
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Until next time, here’s to your Success in the Classroom!
Sam
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With one month of summer left, there’s still time to enjoy the bliss of lazy, sunny days and adequate time by the lake with friends. However, just around the corner awaits fall and school. Fortunately, for many teachers the school year brings its own season of adventure and inspiration. After celebrating nature with our recent post about outdoor living metal signs and waxing poetic on the wonders of vacationing, it’s time we pay tribute to the world of education. Whether you’re a dedicated teacher or a student who wants to honor your favorite teacher, may these colorful, funny, and inspirational back to school signs light a spark that ignites this next school year.
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Advice from an Apple – Apples and teachers go together like peas and carrots. Take a lead from an old standby with this lovely apple sign and enjoy its advice as it relates to teaching and living life with purpose. All applicable to an apple, this sign entreats the reader to “be well-rounded” and “keep core values” – all advice worth giving to a budding student!
Music Teacher – Those who violate this parking sign will be out of tune! Printed with simple black font and the traditional red “warning” color on a white background, this sign looks like any street sign – with a twist. Give your band director or music teacher a chuckle every time they look at this sign and maybe you’ll charm your way into first chair.
I Teach – What’s Your Superpower? – As bold as it is inspiring, this sign is perfect for the superstar teacher you have in your life. Anyone who teaches knows that the job may not be easy, but is very rewarding. To remain patient and lift up those around you, you could say being a great teacher truly is a superpower. Regale your educational hero with this sign and show your appreciation.
Teachers Who Love to Teach – “Teachers who love teaching teach children to love learning.” Isn’t this how the cycle should work? The best teachers engage children and draw forth their curious spirit to enthusiastically explore the world around them. If you know a special teacher who exemplifies this message, give them the gift of this sign.
All Welcome – Teach compassion and acceptance at an early age by introducing this colorful and poignant sign into the classroom. “All sizes,” “all colors,” and “all cultures” start out this long list of peaceful mantras that every child should embrace to help create a better world. Printed with stunning, vibrant ink, hang this one proudly on your classroom wall.
If you love school or you know a great teacher who is looking forward to the closely approaching school year, enjoy presenting them with the gift of any of these signs. For more gift ideas for the student or teacher in your life, check out our website.
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