The Power of Positivity

     This week we had quite a few discussions about being positive, happy, and kind.  Positivity and negativity share the same cycle.  If you choose to be kind to the people you interact with, then they will be influenced to be kind to you as well, and in turn they will most likely return the favor to others.  Negativity takes the same simple path.  Like most people, I prefer positivity over negativity.  Is it always easy to choose to be positive?  Definitely not.

     During class we often take a "breather" to send ourselves a positive message.  That may sound like:

I can do this.

I am talented.

I am a team player.

I am a confident and focused learner.

I am capable and intelligent.

I listen to my teacher, my classmates, and myself.

I choose to do my job well and right the first time. 

     This gives students the opportunity to acknowledge their strengths or goals.  And it's not just for children; adults need the same pick-me-up!  Try it sometime or encourage your child to do it at home; you may find that it's completely refreshing!

     My favorite words from this post: positive, happy, kind, influenced, favor, simple, choose, message, opportunity, acknowledge, strengths, goals, encourage, refreshing.  Wow, that felt good!


     Have a fabulous weekend; the leaves on the trees are looking lovely!

BONUS

Here's what I like to do in my spare time...hike.  These pictures were taken at Bellevue State Park.

One of my favorite fifth graders, my nephew!  Playing football against some of the students from my class.  That game was a must see.