In this episode, we learn 2 ideas that can help create some distance from the “cheap dopamine” we find from our phones and get closer to the things that make us feel genuinely happy.

In this episode, we are inspired by two young adults and the author of How to Breakup with Your Phone to see if our time on our phones is impacting our time elsewhere. 

In our first summer podcast, we consider a small shift in thought that can help us squeeze the heck out of our well-earned summer.  

In this episode, we learn why taking a shower can open up our minds and help us develop ideas, solve problems, and unleash creativity. Link to waterproof post-its: https://showernotes.com

In this bonus episode, we are encouraged to prioritize pockets of silence in our lives in an effort to leave room for creativity and inspiration.

In this episode, we consider a small shift to our “to think” list in an effort to move through unexpected emotions as rational optimists.

In this episode, we learn about a small shift in action that help us care for those around us who are in a challenging season.

In this episode, we hear a story about how the tiniest shifts in thoughts, language and actions turned into a beautiful, full circle moment with a former student.

In this episode, we explore a small shift in language that can help us enter and move through conversations with rational positivity.

In this episode, we learn more about monotasking and how it can help us in our personal and professional lives.

In this episode, we flip the previously shared idea of “talking behind their backs” and consider how we can positively impact our social relationships by talking in front of their faces.

In this episode, we consider a small shift in language that can help us ask and accept help from those we trust.

In this episode, we consider Emily P Freeman’s brilliant idea of a “no mentor” and how that can help our limited energy at home and at school.

In this final episode of season 5, we wrap up and consider how we can squeeze the heck out of our upcoming summer. 

In this bonus episode, we learn how to give students a voice in the classroom as we usher in a new year.

In this final episode of 2022, Suzanne thanks her listeners and offers an invitation for this upcoming holiday break.

In this episode, we examine our upcoming break and consider small things we can do to begin 2023 feeling as rested and recharged as realistically possible. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG

In this episode, we dig deeper to creating and honoring boundaries by exploring pre-care, an idea shared by Nedra Glover Tawaab. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG

In this bonus episode, we take on a challenge of not complaining for an entire day to see how that impacts our energy and happiness. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG

In this episode, we explore the idea of putting language to our limitations to set and honor boundaries. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year (Jan 4) https://a.co/d/63KqkVG

In this episode, we learn 2 small shifts in action that help calm our hurried minds - palms up and the doublet breath. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG

In this episode, we give thanks for the unique way we show up in the world at home or at school. If you’re interested in taking the free character strength survey mentioned in the podcast, here is the link: https://www.viacharacter.org Preorder link for the Teach Happier book (January 2023): https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027

As we near Thanksgiving, we continue to look closely at gratitude and learn how to create and deliver a “Gratitude Visit” Pre-order link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027

During this season of gratitude and abundance, we are invited to quietly express thanks to those who contribute to our happiness at work and at home. preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027

This is our final preview of The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom. We learn a strategy to help grow our social wealth and our mental wealth. 

In this episode, we consider creating a list of things that make us feel steady, and access that list when we need to feel a greater sense of contentment or alignment. **preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027

In this episode, we consider small shifts in actions we can do today that will help us feel cared for tomorrow.

In this episode, we learn more about the happiness curve and consider what practice we can lean into a little more that will help us during this busy season of our lives.

In this episode, we learn the same lesson from a real life friend and a fictitious TV character that invites us to brighten our tiny corner of the world.

In this bonus episode, we consider what is in our media diet and how that impacts our overall happiness.

Positive psychologists overwhelmingly agree that gratitude is the most impactful happiness practice. In this episode, we learn 3 easy ways to “level up” our gratitude routine.

In this episode, we learn a simple shift in thought that can help us as we move through our days.

In this first episode of season three, we consider the metaphor of tree root systems and how that can positively impact our collegial relationships in school.

In this bonus episode, we learn how to level up the previously shared strategy of “even if” to “what IS”

In this bonus episode, we learn more about the definition of recombobulate and how that can help us begin the upcoming school year as healthy, happy and whole as possible.

In this episode, we learn to strategies shared in the time wealth section of The 5 Types of Wealth. 

In this bonus episode, we are invited to savor July, the Saturday of Summer and recognize how things are working out for us.

In this episode, we are invited to talk behind peoples back‘s to share words of truth, kindness and gratitude.

In this final episode of season 2, we will review some of our takeaways and hear a note of gratitude to the listeners in the Teach Happier community.

In this episode, we explore our prize for going through something challenging and a small language move that can help us support others who are in a hard season.

In this episode, we learn how the many weak ties make us stronger and add to our overall happiness and connection.

In this episode, we are invited to help those we care for feel a little more warm, safe and supported.

In this episode, we are invited to acknowledge those who have positively contributed to our happiness and success the school year.

In this episode, we consider what a modification in a work out can teach us about modifying responsibilities at work and at home.

In this episode, we evaluate the connection between feeling lucky and experiencing happiness. This episode is sponsored by EmpowerEDU. To learn more about their teacher retreats, go to teacherbeachretreat.splashthat.com or teacherpoconoretrat.splashthat.com Use teachhappier20 coupon code for a 20% discount.

In this episode, we learn three small shifts in thoughts and language that help us take some emotion out of a situation and approach it logically. This episode is sponsored by EmpowerEDU. To learn more about their teacher retreats, go to teacherbeachretreat.splashthat.com or teacherpoconoretrat.splashthat.com Use teachhappier20 coupon code for a 20% discount.

In this episode, we hear an overview of The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom as an invitation to read it over the summer as we rest and reflect. 

In this episode, we make a metaphor to horseback riding and choosing we are to focus our time and energy. This episode is sponsored by Empower EDU. Check out upcoming events at http://teacherbeachretreat.splashthat.com/ or http://teacherpoconoretrat.splashthat.com/ and use code TEACHHAPPIER20 to receive 20% off!

In this episode, we dig deep into Kate Bowler’s idea of minutes and moments.

In this episode, we unpack the wisdom of Nedra Tawwab to learn the difference between self-care and after care.