It starts with a smile

Shawn Achor: "The Science of Happiness"

October 14th Educational Psychology class watched a video on happiness.
Shawn Achor explored the idea of positive Psychology and how it effects individuals in daily life. He said that "a positive mind set and happiness is a choice." Which is true, I agree. You choose how long you are going to stay in a bad mood if something went wrong, or you choose to take the problem, fix it and move on with a positive attitude. I know some people who will  just wake up and decide that that day is going to be a bad day I was one of them. Now I ask why do this? Like Shawn suggested, "take a few minutes every morning and write down 5 positive things." A about a year ago I decided to try and change my mind set because I was a fairly negative person and I would dwell on something so tiny for so long. Ever since I decided one day that I am going to be more positive I have been noticing a difference in my life. I have more patients, more fun, I laugh a lot more and ultimately am just a happier person. I enjoy life a lot more. I try and take most things and find the beauty in it.
Has we grow up we are told that "if we work hard we will in turn be successful and then be happy" however, Shawn proves just the opposite. If we are happy before we do a task we are 50% more successful!
-- we need to change our mind set.
He explains that "most people feel guilty to be happy when there are so many bed things going on in the world, but if you remain positive may be give a smile to someone it can have a positive ripple affect. Happiness is a luxury but sometimes it is a necessity."
To be happy all the time is impossible, but you should always remain grateful!

When I become a teacher I think it will be really crucial for me to remain positive for my students. If I am positive I think it will help and teach them to be happy and positive. Becoming frustrated with them because they are having a difficult time understanding a topic will only make matters worst. I think when teachers show their frustration it pushes their students in a direction that makes them not want to care or even try. Having a high energy level and lots of enthusiasm is important even when my students are having trouble. I will ensure them that them not knowing the answering right away is a part of learning. If they all know the answer how am I suppose to teach? Remain positive.