JMoore

4/5/6

Chapter 4 tells the story of how the co-author was nurtured with positive support at home.  He had/has medical problems that would have been much worse if his attitude was negative.

Chapter 5 addresses recognition being authentic when it is individuaized, specific, and deserved.  A cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all approach to recognizing someone carries far less appreciation and effectiveness than authentic recognition.

Chapter 6 presents 5 strategies for increasing positive emotions and offers web site help to determine one's attitude. 

I took the online test and scored poorly.  Or rather said in positive terms--I have a lot of area to investigate so that I can be more positive.

I did not come away from reading this book with any new ideas to use in the classroom.  I know that positive reinforcement is very important in the school setting.  As with most self-help books, the author presents the need but offers little practical measures to change one's attitudes.