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Teach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.

Teach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.

By Suzanne Dailey

This weekly podcast is designed to help anyone working in schools incorporate small shifts. These small shifts, practiced over time, will make a positive impact in school AND at home. In these 5 minute episodes, Suzanne will share a little story and invite listeners to incorporate a small shift in their upcoming week. At the end of the week, listeners can reflect to see if it increased their happiness at home or at school.
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Teach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Oct 16, 2022

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In this episode, we consider a small shift in language for when an interaction or conversation ends to convey our gratitude.
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In this episode, we are invited to examine the non-negotiables of our weeks, months, and year that help us have a good life on purpose.
Mar 03, 202412:04
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In this episode, we consider our routines and habits that can help us have a good day on purpose.
Feb 25, 202410:09
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Hurry Up and W.A.I.T.

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Take a Shower
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Monotasking

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