Happiness and Bright Spots
Happiness is a verb.
Happy Friday!
Let’s talk about happiness—not the fleeting kind, but the kind that fuels your energy and presence in the classroom. This week, I’m sharing powerful ideas from happiness researcher Rosalie Kissman that can help you reconnect with what you love about teaching.
This Week’s Article/Podcast: Rediscover Happiness in Teaching
Even when we love teaching, it’s easy to get stuck in cycles of exhaustion or disconnection. In this interview, Rosalie Kissman offers three practical and proven ways to rediscover joy at work—starting with small, daily choices. From tracking what’s going well to building micro-connections with students, this article is full of reminders that happiness isn’t a personality trait—it’s a practice.
👉 Read: Rediscover Happiness in Teaching – 3 Proven Tips from Rosalie Kissman
Tip: Create a “Bright Spot” Board
Keep a small section of your planner, whiteboard, or digital notes app where you collect bright spots—student compliments, funny moments, small wins, or even personal breakthroughs.
Review it on tough days or before your commute home. It’s a simple way to re-anchor in what’s going well, even when the big picture feels overwhelming.
Joy doesn’t have to be loud. Sometimes, it’s just collected quietly—one small reminder at a time.
Inspiration: Your Actions
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama
Teacher Commuter Playlist - John Fogerty and The Fairfield Four - A Hundred and Ten In The Shade
Choose Your Own Adventure
- A case for simplification.
- Be Kind.
- Should you be writing more?
- Teaching to those at the margins?
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