GStephens

I've realized in reading this book that it's hard to maintain positive emotions and positive responses to everyday life and people.  I think I'm most negative when my own bucket is empty--job stresses and weird schedules that over-pack my life seem to take a toll on my ability to feel very positive. 

I disagree with the idea of changing the idea of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."  The assumption is that we know what they want--how do we know what someone else wants?  But I get what he means--we should try to treat others well.

Sending a note to someone telling them how you appreciate them reminds me of how we send Good News cards to our students.  Because I teach the whole school, it is a challenge to send as many notes as I would like.  I know the students appreciate the notes because they often tell me. 

This book has been helpful to me in my teaching because it reminded me to look for positive things to say to my students each day.  Building relationship through positivity will benefit the atmosphere of learning.