October 5th marks World Teacher’s Day. The day was created in 1994 and is intended to shine a light on improving working conditions for all educators. Furthermore, the day honors the 1966 signing of a “recommendation concerning the 'Status of Teachers'.” The International Labor Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Lori Merdes
I am thankful to have been granted another year to practice gratitude. Hopefully - with LOTS more practice - I'll eventually get it right. ~ Lori Practicing Gratitude As Jon Kabat-Zinn says, “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” Saying thank you, holding the door for someone, these little moments can change the tone of your whole day. One of the most … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Josiah Nash
I am grateful for my friends, family, and colleagues and the support they have provided me over the last year. - Josiah Practicing Gratitude We hear it all the time: the importance of being grateful, or showing gratitude. For some people, these words elicit an eye roll or a blank stare (at best). Sure, we know that gratitude is important in an abstract sort of way—but it … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Jordan Fredriksson
I am thankful for living in a state (Alaska) that I get to fall in love with each and every day. ~ Jordan Practicing Gratitude Studies from Harvard Health Publishing have shown that being thankful can help people feel more positive, relish good experiences, improve their health and build strong relationships with others. It’s no secret that our children demonstrate … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Monica Fields
I am grateful for the opportunities, struggles and experiences in my life. I am grateful for the chance to learn from them. ~ Monica Practicing Gratitude Robert Emmons, psychology professor and gratitude researcher at the University of California, Davis, explains that there are two key components of practicing gratitude: We affirm the good things we’ve receivedWe … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Kate Turner
I am thankful to have a job I enjoy and the continued health of my family. ~ Kate Practicing Gratitude Practicing gratitude can be a game-changer: it has far reaching effects, from improving our mental health to boosting our relationships with others. Living your life with gratitude helps you notice the little wins—like the bus showing up right on time, a stranger holding the door … [Read more...]
