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The Happiness Challenge can still be found in the January dates (21 days, "creating lasting positive change."  Based on the TED Talk by Shawn Achor.  Watch the video below!)
The happy secret to better work

January 12, 2016

1/12/2016

 
  • Three gratitudes: 1.—Mom’s pasta sauce and meatball recipe; 2.—the Chicago Writers Association; 3—Students who make me laugh
  • Exercise: :(
  • Meditation: Prayed a rosary with special intentions for many illnesses, deaths, and those who suffer from depression
  • Random Act of Kindness email: A message
  • Journal about one positive experience in the past 24 hours:
A positive experience today was a simple teaching moment.  It happened during the last two periods of the day.  I'm most satisfied with a lesson when I witness students engaged and productive without trying, without noticing what's been accomplished.  After much practice, modeling, discussing, peer critiquing, editing, and rewriting, today's small groups were actually producing what I expected!  With no more than a day to spare, I'm confident that EVERY student is prepared for the writing segment of the final exam.  Whew!

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