Friday, March 4, 2016

A Little Positivity {#SOL16 Day 4}

I have started a bit of a tradition at my school called Positive Thinking Thursday.  Every Thursday, I put copies of a positive quote or inspirational picture on a table in our staff lounge for anyone to take.  By the end of the day, most of the quotes are gone.




I've been doing this for about three years now and it's become a much anticipated part of every week.  Friends at school will even send me positive thoughts that they find on Facebook or Twitter to add to the PTT repertoire.

Some weeks, the PTT thought is serious.  Some weeks, it is silly.  Here are a few of my favorites from past Positive Thinking Thursdays:













I think Positive Thinking Thursday has had a part in the warm and upbeat culture at my school.  When I visit other rooms, I will often find some of the PTT thoughts pinned to a bulletin board or taped to the wall by a teacher's desk.  I love that!  It tells me that quote spoke to someone other than me.

I hope you will consider starting a Positive Thinking Thursday tradition at your school too!  It's very easy and the rewards are great. 

Wishing you a positive day!




17 comments:

  1. Thanks for planting this seed.
    It's truly something that has me thinking.

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  2. Oh, how I LOVE this tradition!!! It's so YOU! Great quotes and a great way to remind ourselves to show kindness to ourselves in a busy week!

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  4. Thanks for "showing your work"! I may need to "steal like an artist"!

    SHOW YOUR WORK by Austin Kleon
    STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST by Austin Kleon

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  5. Thanks for sharing. Great idea. It has me thinking too.

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  6. What a joyful way to spend a life. Very special.

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  7. what a great idea! Also filled with literacy possibilities - themes/text sets/ and reading!! Love so many things about -the possibilities are endless!
    Thank you for sharing
    Clare

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  8. What a beautiful idea. Thanks for sharing it in your slice.

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  9. What a beautiful idea. Thanks for sharing it in your slice.

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  10. Great idea - and I'm saving your post for days when I need a positive thought to get me through.

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  11. Great idea - and I'm saving your post for days when I need a positive thought to get me through.

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  12. OMG...I love this idea! Thanks for sharing! You are such an inspiration. :)
    My blog site is aggiekesler.wordpress.com

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  13. Who couldn't use a little more positivity in their lives? Wow! Just wow! I'm pinning this to my SOLSC Pinterest board. It's such a great idea!

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  14. As previously stated...great idea! My personal favorite is "You decide!" Because the way our day goes is usually our decision to make the best of it or not. Wonderful slice!

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  15. I love when you do this for us on Thursday! It's always great to look forward to :)
    Ana

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  16. Love this idea.
    I used to do a "Virtual Lounge" and e-mailed out questions a la Actor's Studio once a week. I'd ask favorite Christmas movie? or How many brothers and sisters? Favorite snack? It was fun to learn about the people I work with but don't actually get to talk to much. I love quotes, so I think I may try your idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

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  17. Love this idea.
    I used to do a "Virtual Lounge" and e-mailed out questions a la Actor's Studio once a week. I'd ask favorite Christmas movie? or How many brothers and sisters? Favorite snack? It was fun to learn about the people I work with but don't actually get to talk to much. I love quotes, so I think I may try your idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

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