Good Day Sunshine

As I walked my kiddos out the to bus today I caught myself listing all the things that went wrong today. Like, that is the instinct I have.  That's a pretty shitty thing to do to myself.  But how to change?  I need to build a new habit.  Obviously this is not gonna "just happen".  Time for a new goal!

I'm all for reflecting, and that is where my mind goes at the end of the day.  Oh my.  I just noticed that I connect reflecting with things I've done wrong.  I can't believe I just did that.  Like, I reflect on things that I want to do differently next time.  

Aha moment happening!  Reflecting on the good things does this (just making this up off the top of my head):

1.  Puts a smile on your face and calms your weary heart
2.  Helps you to see what went well, so that THAT can keep happening
3.  Brings to the front of your mind happy moments from the day

I haven't read the research, but that kind of reflecting just HAS to make me a stronger and happier teacher.  Right?  

I'm gonna give it a try.  Most certainly can't HURT to try and run through the positive in my mind first.  You know another reason I start with the negative?  "If I don't, I can't get better."  "If I don't focus on the negative, I will become a slacker and accept status quo."  Which really is ridiculous when I stop and think about it.

That's a goal I can get behind.  If I can remember. Maybe some kind of visual reminder.  I'll let it simmer.  Here's what I am going to think about every day after school.  See if that helps.

Good Day, Sunshine! oh YAH!