As you reflect on this past week, what situation challenged you in an unexpected way, and what did you discover about yourself in handling it?

Happy fun Friday (well it's Friday in New Zealand). Post a GIF (for extra points) symbolising how you are feeling right now...Are you excited for the weekend? Or maybe you have had the most amazing week like I have. I am counting my blessings and feeling very grateful at the moment...x

💥Deeper Present Gratitude: 1. "What challenging experience shaped you into someone you're now grateful to be?" 2. "Which seemingly small decision led to something you deeply value today?" 3. "What personal weakness or flaw has unexpectedly served you well?" 4. "Which person who challenged you are you now thankful for, and why?" 5. "What loss or setback ultimately led to growth you're grateful for?" 💥Future-Oriented Gratitude: 1. "What future challenge am I grateful for because it will help me grow?" 2. "Which seeds am I planting today that I'm thankful will bloom in my future?" 3. "What aspects of my future self am I grateful to be developing now?" 4. "Which current relationships am I thankful will deepen over time?" 5. "What difficult lesson am I learning that my future self will appreciate?" 💥Legacy Gratitude: 1. "What will others be grateful to receive from me in the future?" 2. "Which of my current actions will positively impact generations to come?" 3. "What wisdom am I gaining that I'm grateful to share with others?" Key research findings on the benefits of gratitude: 💚 Key Research Findings: Key Research Findings: 1. Physical Health Benefits: Dr. Robert Emmons and colleagues found gratitude improves sleep quality, reduces blood pressure, and strengthens immune function 2. Research published in "Personality and Individual Differences" (2013) showed grateful people exercise more frequently and attend more regular health check-ups 2. Mental Health Impact - A 2015 study in "Journal of Personality and Individual Differences" found gratitude practice reduced symptoms of depression by 34% - Research by Dr. Martin Seligman showed writing gratitude letters increased happiness scores by 10% and decreased depression symptoms for up to one month 3. Relationship Benefits - A 2014 study in "Emotion" found expressing gratitude strengthened relationships and increased relationship satisfaction - Research by Dr. Sara Algoe demonstrated gratitude expressions improved romantic relationships and partner responsiveness

Hi everyone, I don't know about anyone else but I am crazy about Notion. I was a big Trello fan but I love the functionality of Notion. I am currently in the process of developing the Ultimate Notion dashboard for educators/teachers and I wondered what you as educators would expect to see on the ultimate teachers dashboard? What would be helpful for you in supporting your work-life balance e.g streamlining your systems and processes or links to self care activities for busy teachers etc. I would really welcome your ideas/feedback as I would like to produce a product that would be really helpful for people like yourself- teachers and educators.

Each day for the next 7 days I will be providing you with one evidenced based strategy to implement into practice if you are not already doing this. Let's move from a place of feeling overwhelmed to one where you are feeling in control. 🙌 🎯 Day 1: Digital Boundaries Protocol 🙅🏽The Strategy: Establish clear protocols for digital communication and technology use, including: - Email response windows - Communication platform guidelines - Device-free zones and times - Auto-responder usage 🔬Research Evidence: - The "Email and Work-Life Balance" study (Harvard Business Review, 2022) showed that teachers who implemented email boundaries reported: 32% reduction in work-related stress 28% improvement in sleep quality 41% increase in family satisfaction 💯 Implementation Steps: 1. Set specific email checking times 2. Create communication templates 3. Use auto-responders effectively 4. Establish platform-specific guidelines 5. Implement a "no email after 6 PM" policy 📚 Expert Resources: - "Digital Minimalism" by Cal Newport - "The Digital Reset" by Mark Ellis (2023) - Research paper: "Impact of Digital Communication Boundaries on Teacher Wellbeing" (Journal of Workplace Health, 2023)