A1. I've REALLY been tested on this in the past month. I've had to focus on what is most important. God, Family, Friends, Students/Job. Back to basics!
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A1: it is all about choosing joy. Don’t let moments of negativity outweigh movements of positivity in your life. Surround yourself with positive people. #engagechat@ERobbPrincipal@KGT_Educator
A1 - I keep reminding myself of the awesome opportunity I have; I get to work with young adults in the greatest profession ever & I know I’m making a positive impact everyday! #engagechat
A1 Keep my focus, remember that there are tons of negatives in the world, struggles, so it is a constant reminder to stay positive, be the positive, #engagechat
A1. I've REALLY been tested on this in the past month. I've had to focus on what is most important. God, Family, Friends, Students/Job. Back to basics!
#engagechat
A1: it is all about choosing joy. Don’t let moments of negativity outweigh movements of positivity in your life. Surround yourself with positive people. #engagechat@ERobbPrincipal@KGT_Educator
A1 Keep my focus, remember that there are tons of negatives in the world, struggles, so it is a constant reminder to stay positive, be the positive, #engagechat
A1 By trying to remember that negativity comes from fear, uncertainty, being uncomfortable or from other feelings that can be overcome through some positive interactions. #engagechat
A1 kinda goes to the classic WWJD?
Trying to remain positive even when it’s tough because it’s the right thing to do. How? Commitment to kindness ❤️#engagechat
A1 By trying to remember that negativity comes from fear, uncertainty, being uncomfortable or from other feelings that can be overcome through some positive interactions. #engagechat
A1: Negative situations are generally not within your control. Focus your thoughts & energy only on things within within your control; your own positive thoughts. #engagechat
By making the best out of the negative situation and learning from it. And always remember that there's always a positive no matter how negative the experience.#engagechat
A1 @mr_middle_2 Is spot on w/his priorities I also know its important in negative situations to remember why we chose to be teachers...to help children grow emotionally, academically, & socially #engagechat
A1: Negative situations are generally not within your control. Focus your thoughts & energy only on things within within your control; your own positive thoughts. #engagechat
How to reduce your stress:
1 don't respond to negativity
2 go for a walk, be active
3 be honest
4 read, write more
5 give without expecting a get
6 breathe deeply
7 forgive first
8 write thank you notes
9 be a better friend
10 you are not your job
11 complain less
12 laugh more
A1: I help start a # for my school #SennettShines to help spread the positive. I make sure to post at least 1 positive thing that happened at school that day. Great way to end the on those tough days. Always end on a positive
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By making the best out of the negative situation and learning from it. And always remember that there's always a positive no matter how negative the experience.#engagechat
Sometimes, I misorder these priorities, but I'm realizing it all gets done eventually whether I spend all my time or an appropriate amount of time on work! #engagechat
A1. You have to focus on what's important, bring a smile to your face, laugh, joke a little, Ss can pick up on any negativity in the school! #engagechat
A1 I like to summon up autobiographical moments when the narrative shifted from negative to positive. A quick review of bad moments quickly reveals their temporary status. Eventually, things improve. #engagechat
A1: I remind myself that in order to help others get through it, I have to stay positive. I also ask myself if it is something within my control. #engagechat
It's tough because I LOVE doing the teaching stuff, hence the Twitter Chat on a Friday night, but there needs to be a balance in order to sustain the balance and positivity! #engagechat
Sometimes things happen that are out of my control & rather than wasting energy on negative emotions it’s better to just accept that things didn’t go the way I planned or wanted. #engagechat
A1: I remind myself that in order to help others get through it, I have to stay positive. I also ask myself if it is something within my control. #engagechat
A2 - If staff members start feeling stressed & start to focus on the negatives, highlight positive moments from your classroom, your students, or from other teachers! Spread the positivity! #engagechat
A2 Just by being present, smiling, welcoming, not become involved in any of the negatives like gossiping, or projecting a negative attitude. #engagechat
A2: I have always felt that a leader's role is to support the people that they are leading. This starts by having a great attitude towards whatever the task may be. #engagechat
A2 lead with a servant’s heart ❤️ lead with a listening ear❤️ lead with a positive attitude ❤️ lead by example❤️ be present📌be involved 📌be kind📌 be humble #engagechat
A2 Every situation can turn negative Leaders lead by focusing on solutions & things within their control Negativity comes from looking at what is out of our control #engagechat
A2: By remaining positive & encouraging themselves through difficult times that their people , or they themselves, may have; by consistent example. #engagechat
A2 - If staff members start feeling stressed & start to focus on the negatives, highlight positive moments from your classroom, your students, or from other teachers! Spread the positivity! #engagechat
A2: A leader can educate about and be a model of growth mindset. Also, a leader has to be able to listen, to be present, to support and guide, and to ask the right questions in order to see things in another light. #engagechat
A2 lead with a servant’s heart ❤️ lead with a listening ear❤️ lead with a positive attitude ❤️ lead by example❤️ be present📌be involved 📌be kind📌 be humble #engagechat
A2 Just by being present, smiling, welcoming, not become involved in any of the negatives like gossiping, or projecting a negative attitude. #engagechat
A2. A well placed question can reframe many things. And optimism is a choice. At least that’s what I told myself today😜. Whitney, coach in idaho. Joining late and intermittently #engagechat
A2: Language, behaviour, the manner in which you discuss students behind closed doors. Treat your team well. Treat all people well. Very well. #engagechat
I've been making a greater effort in being real with my Ss. Just today, several of my 6th Grade girls were astounded I was an avid viewer of ONCE UPON A TIME. Great bonding and laughs! #engagechat
And by making your day, you just made mine! Love connecting w/ all of you & I’m definitely adding you to my PLN! Feel free to reach out anytime! #engagechat
A2) Approachability, must customize on a person by person basis, execute this & get best work out of your team transparency too, breeds trust and buy-in, be 100% authentic, open, flawed, passionate, rapport w/others #engagechat
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A2. Smile, laugh a lot, talk with faculty/staff, ask about families, give high fives and hugs to kiddos in the hallway, thank people for what they do
A3: Negativity breeds envy, distrust, and division. If that infects a school it will crush the culture. You have to choose the positive to sow seeds of success. #engagechat@ERobbPrincipal@KGT_Educator
A3 - You can feel it in the building; it permeates everything. Positivity spreads into all we do & makes th daily tasks exciting & engaging. Helps give purpose to my day, everyday #engagechat
A2) Approachability, must customize on a person by person basis, execute this & get best work out of your team transparency too, breeds trust and buy-in, be 100% authentic, open, flawed, passionate, rapport w/others #engagechat
A3: Respectful & supportive relationships are lacking leading to poor morale resulting in a place where student are not engaged in learning & Ts don't want to teach #engagechat
A3 Negativity can spread like wildfire if left to fester. Positive people get frustrated and look to find positive work environments. We must put out the fires. #EngageChat
Attitudes are contagious. If we accept negativity, it will make its way into all corners of the school's culture. Affecting the staff and the students. #engagechat
Negativity can completely destroy a schools climate. It is certainly contagious and spreads like wildfire without the positive water cannons to put them out! #engagechat
A3 like a plague, negativity can ruin any culture - school, medical, business— it takes the wind from our sails and stalls our ships in irons. #engagechat
When the environment is negative, students won't want to come to school and when they are in class they most likely won't want to participate or be engaged in the classroom. #engagechat
A3: Negativity breeds envy, distrust, and division. If that infects a school it will crush the culture. You have to choose the positive to sow seeds of success. #engagechat@ERobbPrincipal@KGT_Educator
A3: Negativity can tear even the most school solid foundation down. It can be overcome with dedication, hard work and perseverance but it is a long road when the school's culture needs to be rebuilt. It can be done! #engagechat
A3: It's toxic and contagious. Seeping into classrooms. Impacts teachers, which impacts learning. Impacts our relationships with each other and with our students. #engagechat
A3: Negativity can be felt in the atmosphere of a building. You see it on faces and you hear it in the conversations. If negativity is evident in these areas, it has surely worked its way into classrooms. #engagechat
When the environment is negative, students won't want to come to school and when they are in class they most likely won't want to participate or be engaged in the classroom. #engagechat
A3: Negativity is cancer to school culture. If allowed, it will spread at a pace where every teacher and student will be focusing on peripheral issues and not see the opportunities that are in front of us. #engagechat
A3. Just as negativity can effect a working culture and environment in a school, it too can effect a parent engagement environment inside your school as well! Stay positive and welcoming is key! #engagechat
A3: It's toxic and contagious. Seeping into classrooms. Impacts teachers, which impacts learning. Impacts our relationships with each other and with our students. #engagechat
A3: Negativity can tear even the most school solid foundation down. It can be overcome with dedication, hard work and perseverance but it is a long road when the school's culture needs to be rebuilt. It can be done! #engagechat
A3: Negativity is cancer to school culture. If allowed, it will spread at a pace where every teacher and student will be focusing on peripheral issues and not see the opportunities that are in front of us. #EngageChat
A3. Just as negativity can effect a working culture and environment in a school, it too can effect a parent engagement environment inside your school as well! Stay positive and welcoming is key! #engagechat
Yes! I think I have sent three times as many positive emails Home as ones where I have shared concerns with parents. Has definitely helped my classroom climate! #engagechat
#engagechat A2 If you are consistently POSITIVE about being an educator, your positive "mojo" will rub off on your coworkers. SHOW YOUR JOY AS A TEACHER! Even in your yearbook photo! #KidsDeserveIt
A4 ALWAYS bite your tongue on saying negative things- if you want to tell others to be positive you MUST model positivity to them. You can empathize without going down the rabbit hole of complaining #EngageChat
A4: I thank people often, with silly emails, shout-outs, thank you notes, small gifts! I let people know I see them & appreciate their time/effort! #engagechat
A4 ALWAYS bite your tongue on saying negative things- if you want to tell others to be positive you MUST model positivity to them. You can empathize without going down the rabbit hole of complaining #EngageChat
A4: You can model positivity for others by living with a grateful and loving heart. Finding joy through out the day and spreading it through a smile, a caring word and thoughtful act. #engagechat
Yes! I think I have sent three times as many positive emails Home as ones where I have shared concerns with parents. Has definitely helped my classroom climate! #engagechat
#engagechat A3 When oversight of the teachers begin to destroy the spirit of the staff instead of constructively misdirecting improper techniques, the negative will squash the positive out of one's insides.
A4: Ts respond best to positive interactions & positive reinforcement. A leader should always try to keep interactions positive, professional, & respectful #engagechat
A4: Once again, this comes back to setting the example if you are the leader but, as leader, also setting & conveying the expectation to those around you; in a school scenario, the principal with their staff. #EngageChat
A4: You can model positivity for others by living with a grateful and loving heart. Finding joy through out the day and spreading it through a smile, a caring word and thoughtful act. #engagechat
A4 by saying Yes to kids!!! Saying YES and being encouraging builds a positive, healthy, growing, empowering culture of growth & positivity 💙#engagechat
A4: It’s a conscious decision. Show the strength it takes to choose to be happy, positive and to see the bright side. Some of life we can’t control, but there is so much we can. The only disability is a negative attitude. #engagechat
A4: By focusing on students. Choosing my words carefully. Particularly when discussing student ability and behaviour. Language matters. Laughter. Lots of laughter. #engagechat
A4. Compliment others, smile, say hello to other people, instead of complaining at meetings, try complimenting what you observe others doing in clrm, do something nice for someone to make them feel special!#engagechat
A4: By focusing on students. Choosing my words carefully. Particularly when discussing student ability and behaviour. Language matters. Laughter. Lots of laughter. #engagechat
#engagechat@daviswelcome Sorry missing the chat. My chat #stucentclass didn’t save And I had to redo the whole thing in an hour. Tah-dah just made it. Whew!
#engagechat Easy. Stay positive and always smile even when you are exhausted and overwhelmed- find the good, seek it out-spread joy - we all get tired but we need to try our best not to show it
#engagechat A4 Walk the talk EVERY DAY! Ss and Trs KNOW if you like what you do! Being POSITIVE will INSPIRE others! #BeenThereDoneThat This is a poster in my room. It INSPIRED 1 of my Ss to make a duplicate.
#engagechat Easy. Stay positive and always smile even when you are exhausted and overwhelmed- find the good, seek it out-spread joy - we all get tired but we need to try our best not to show it
A4: Not letting the little things get you down and brushing aside any negativity. It’s always so powerful to see people and wonder how they can be so positive despite the hard times they face #EngageChat
A4 #engagechat For me I take deep breaths and tell myself - to keep a positive school culture every facial expression, gesture and word makes a difference
A4.Our pupils forget most of what we teach them.They will however remember us their teachers forever.Lets be good and kind to them.A kind word lasts a lifetime #engagechat
#engagechat A4 This is what happens when you are POSITIVE with your Ss. You don't know how POWERFUL SINCERE positive words are to your Ss. IT MAKES AN IMPACT! Powerful Example
A4: Give shout outs when you see something positive. Just as negativity can be contagious, positivity can be just as contagious. Spread it when you can
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This is so important. I go through 245+ hello/good morning/good afternoon and our own variants (good pre-noon, good after-morning) a day, but it makes such a difference. Greet them at the door! #engagechat
A4: Not letting the little things get you down and brushing aside any negativity. It’s always so powerful to see people and wonder how they can be so positive despite the hard times they face #EngageChat
A4) Being kind, listen to understand not to always respond, walk your talk, If you’re preaching about something, then live it, Live what you preach #engagechat
#engagechat "All problems are temporary, and there is nothing in this world that can't be fixed. As long as you know that, you can make it through anything." - My grandma
A5 stay positive- there isn’t a person you wouldn’t love if you could hear their story ....makes you look at a situation in a more positive light 💛#engagechat
Absolutely! And be consistent about it so that people/students almost expect how you are going to respond based on what they do...good or bad. #EngageChat
This has been one of the best chats I’ve jumped into & I’m so glad I did! You are all amazing & my PLN has definitely grown a ton! Please keep in touch everyone! #EngageChat
