10 Habits of Positive Educators

Byryan

My mom is my role model for happiness. She taught me, years ago, that you do not just have good days, you CREATE them. Throughout the years, this quote has stuck with me and has shaped me into the person I am and the person I strive to be. This overarching idea of positivity has inspired me to create this post.

Most people may not realize that positive educators are habitual in nature. Here are 10 Habits, of the many, that I have curated to help shape my own mindset.

Source: 10 Habits of Positive Educators

Number 8 is my favorite. Even if I have disagreements with others, they have their reasons and I need to look at the situation through their eyes.

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