Things teachers do to be happy :)

Hello and Hi,

Hello teachers, How's your break? Hope you guys had a great time. And time flies, whew. Next week is the meetings! Are you ready? I think I am 50% ready. Excited but at the same time, I will miss the break.

So here's some tips for the 2016 kickstart. What are the tips for? It is to make sure that you, teachers, are happy for at least a day in 2016. So how to make yourself happy for 2016? here's what you can do.

1. Greet your students in the hallway or in class (before they do)

Instead of hoping that they will greet you, I think we should initiate this too. Students learn by example. Respect is earned here. No doubt I shall say about that. Add it up with hugs and handshakes (if you can). That will create a bond with them knowing you are serious about teaching. Trust me, they will love you more!

2. Appreciate the humor (even if it's a lame one)
It's not easy to make people laugh, so appreciate your students' humor as long as it doesn't hurt anyone. But naturally, kids are funny and hilarious. Enjoy that humor moment and even be critical about it. Continuing the humor could make them feel appreciated. You'll enjoy your class even more.

3. Share something positive with the parents
A lot of teachers fret during meet the parents day. They hope that the day never existed. It shouldn't be that way. Parents are hopeful souls and they want to know whether their children are making progress or not. Send emails 2-3 times a week telling about their kids positive progress and you'll be admired for taking a step further.

4. Bond with a colleague
your colleagues are the people nearest to you and they know the same problem everybody is facing in school. Hang out with them. Talk about students that needed improvement with them and ask how they do it. They are your pillar of strength. They will back you up. It's really an advantage to have colleague who would help

5. (Try to) Leave work at work
Yes you should. It would make you happier. Your family needs you. I never bring my school work home and I am happy. I don't think about it at all but when I arrive at school, I know I must finish it. Stress is out!

These tips are adapted from http://brookebrownteachingoutsidethebox.blogspot.my/2015/07/6-things-that-happiest-teachers-do.html?m=1 go check out her blog!

Anyway, I pray that all you teachers out there will always be happy no matter what, because we really do deserve it.

Happy Always
Cheers!