Teach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.: Recent Episodes
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.
In this bonus episode, we create a short list of things we can do this summer to increase happiness, decrease anxiety, and sustain well-being.
In this episode, we learn a lesson from Olympic athletes in an effort to feel proud of what we’ve accomplished so far this school year.
In this episode, we rethink the common notion of “live with no regrets.“ We examine findings from a regret survey to see how reflecting on our regrets can inform our future decisions and actions. Daniel Pink’s book can be found here: https://a.co/d/gxFDPCX.
In the episode, we reflect on the platitude, “Everything Happens for a Reason” and consider how a small shift in language can help our thoughts.
In this episode, we share a few key takeaways from the 2024 World Happiness Report and consider a small shift to help us feel a bit more connected with others. For the full happiness report visit www.world happiness report/ed/2024/
In this episode, we consider how we can enter this fourth and final quarter of the school year in the healthiest headspace & heartspace.
In this episode, we consider the capacity of our current plate, and give ourselves a little bit of grace, depending on our season at work or at home.
In this episode, we look at a small shift in thought and a small shift in language to help those who say yes too often create a little bit of peace and discernment in our decisions.
In this episode, we consider a small shift in language for when an interaction or conversation ends to convey our gratitude.
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.
In this episode, we consider our routines and habits that can help us have a good day on purpose.
In this episode, we explore a strategy that helps us sift through positive and negative interactions with others at home and school.
In this episode, we are inspired by Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy as he encourages us to use micro-moments of kindness & love in his strategy called “5 for 5”.
In this episode, we consider incorporating Gretchen Rubin’s idea of “healthy treats” to comfort ourselves during times of stress or unease.
In this episode, we learn a small shift in thought that can help us adjust our perspective when things change unexpectedly.
In this episode, we learn a small shift in thought that can help us recognize when we are putting our energy into something that may not be required.
In this episode, we consider a shift in language and thought when we feel intense emotions.
In this episode, we consider how a 15 second shift in action can help recall memories, echo stories, and strengthen ties with those that matter most.
In this episode, we recap the podcast’s growth in 2023, and share one small shift to consider in this upcoming winter break.
In this episode, we consider how guilt can drive our decisions and actions. At this busy time of year at work and at school, we can become more aware of when this happens and protect our limited time, capacity, and energy.
In this episode, we examine Energy Generating Behaviors (EGBs) in the sports world and consider how we can bring them into our classrooms, homes, and community.
In this episode, we take a cue from nature and examine the potential that “wintering” can bring us.
In this episode, we unpack a wise quote from Dr. Brene Brown that can help us get into a healthy headspace and heartspace this Thanksgiving.
In this episode, we examine Dr. Richard Amen’s 4 Circles of Happiness and take inventory of our lives to discover what brings us joy and contentment.
In this episode, we think about this upcoming election week and consider how we can be a bit more “purple.”
In this emotional episode, we reflect on missing those we have loved, and lost, and considering how we get a say in how their legacy is carried on through us.
In this episode, we reframe our conversations in an effort to be the most effective listeners. We can be for those at work and at home.
In this episode, we examine the 5:1 relationship ratio from the Gottman Institute to strengthen personal and professional relationships.
In this episode, we look inward to evaluate how well we have integrated our summer sale with our school year self.
In this episode, we learn about the qualities of a conflict entrepreneur and consider how we can protect ourselves from their negative influence.
In this episode, we examine a study about how decisions are made when we feel rushed and how we can slow down to focus on the important things when we are in that “high hurry” state.
In this episode, we consider using Arthur Brooks’ idea of a “failure journal“ to reframe some of the disappointments we’ve experienced in our personal or professional lives.
In this episode, we examine how to lessen the decisions in our day so we have greater capacity for connection, creativity and energy.
After a short update, on the podcast, we explore a small shift in thought as we begin a new school year. How can we be on the lookout for glimmers at work and at home?
In an effort to integrate some of our Summer Self into our School Self, we examine the WOOP strategy to help us accomplish this restorative goal.
In this summer bonus episode, we first reflect on last month’s invitation with a little reflection. Then we consider the things that fill our days that leave us “happily exhausted”
In this bonus episode, we ask ourselves 2 questions that help us prioritize these glorious days of summer.
In this episode, we look at an intentional decision a local convenience store has made and explore why that helps make people feel good.
In this final episode of season 3, we reflect by asking ourselves 4 questions and consider ways to increase our happiness during the upcoming summer.
In this episode, we are inspired by Doctors John and Julie Gorman as we are invited to notice bids for connection in our personal and professional lives.
In this milestone episode, we remember our most popular episodes and recap the biggest 3 takeaways.
In this episode, we consider a small shift in language that can help others communicate their feelings with us.
In this episode, we are invited to take the popular phrase, “Must be nice” and flip it around so we can discern our next right thing.
In this episode, we learn the group that is the happiest demographic and get inspired by their reflections.
In this episode, we learn how important relational diversity is in our personal and professional lives. We reflect on those relationships to see if we have higher or lower levels of relational diversity.
This week’s episode shares a small shift in thought that helps us pay attention to our feelings in good or challenging seasons.
In this episode, we explore 2 small shifts in language inspired by Dr. Becky Kennedy. These simple shifts in language can help others feel seen and heard.
In this episode, we unpack the acronym W.A.I.T, a small shift in thought can help us in our language and actions.
In this episode, we learn why taking a shower can open up our minds and help us develop ideas, solve problems, and unleash creativity. Link to waterproof post-its: https://showernotes.com
In this bonus episode, we are encouraged to prioritize pockets of silence in our lives in an effort to leave room for creativity and inspiration.
In this episode, we consider a small shift to our “to think” list in an effort to move through unexpected emotions as rational optimists.
In this episode, we learn about a small shift in action that help us care for those around us who are in a challenging season.
In this episode, we hear a story about how the tiniest shifts in thoughts, language and actions turned into a beautiful, full circle moment with a former student.
In this episode, we explore a small shift in language that can help us enter and move through conversations with rational positivity.
In this episode, we learn more about monotasking and how it can help us in our personal and professional lives.
In this episode, we flip the previously shared idea of “talking behind their backs” and consider how we can positively impact our social relationships by talking in front of their faces.
In this episode, we consider a small shift in language that can help us ask and accept help from those we trust.
In this episode, we consider Emily P Freeman’s brilliant idea of a “no mentor” and how that can help our limited energy at home and at school.
In this bonus episode, we learn how to give students a voice in the classroom as we usher in a new year.
In this final episode of 2022, Suzanne thanks her listeners and offers an invitation for this upcoming holiday break.
In this episode, we examine our upcoming break and consider small things we can do to begin 2023 feeling as rested and recharged as realistically possible. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG
In this episode, we dig deeper to creating and honoring boundaries by exploring pre-care, an idea shared by Nedra Glover Tawaab. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG
In this bonus episode, we take on a challenge of not complaining for an entire day to see how that impacts our energy and happiness. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG
In this episode, we explore the idea of putting language to our limitations to set and honor boundaries. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year (Jan 4) https://a.co/d/63KqkVG
In this episode, we learn 2 small shifts in action that help calm our hurried minds - palms up and the doublet breath. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG
In this episode, we give thanks for the unique way we show up in the world at home or at school. If you’re interested in taking the free character strength survey mentioned in the podcast, here is the link: https://www.viacharacter.org Preorder link for the Teach Happier book (January 2023): https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027
As we near Thanksgiving, we continue to look closely at gratitude and learn how to create and deliver a “Gratitude Visit” Pre-order link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027
During this season of gratitude and abundance, we are invited to quietly express thanks to those who contribute to our happiness at work and at home. preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027
In this episode, we consider creating a list of things that make us feel steady, and access that list when we need to feel a greater sense of contentment or alignment. **preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027
In this episode, we consider small shifts in actions we can do today that will help us feel cared for tomorrow.
In this episode, we learn more about the happiness curve and consider what practice we can lean into a little more that will help us during this busy season of our lives.
In this episode, we learn the same lesson from a real life friend and a fictitious TV character that invites us to brighten our tiny corner of the world.
In this bonus episode, we consider what is in our media diet and how that impacts our overall happiness.
Positive psychologists overwhelmingly agree that gratitude is the most impactful happiness practice. In this episode, we learn 3 easy ways to “level up” our gratitude routine.
In this episode, we learn a simple shift in thought that can help us as we move through our days.
In this first episode of season three, we consider the metaphor of tree root systems and how that can positively impact our collegial relationships in school.
In this bonus episode, we learn how to level up the previously shared strategy of “even if” to “what IS”
In this bonus episode, we learn more about the definition of recombobulate and how that can help us begin the upcoming school year as healthy, happy and whole as possible.
In this bonus episode, we are invited to savor July, the Saturday of Summer and recognize how things are working out for us.
In this episode, we are invited to talk behind peoples back‘s to share words of truth, kindness and gratitude.
In this final episode of season 2, we will review some of our takeaways and hear a note of gratitude to the listeners in the Teach Happier community.
In this episode, we explore our prize for going through something challenging and a small language move that can help us support others who are in a hard season.
In this episode, we learn how the many weak ties make us stronger and add to our overall happiness and connection.
In this episode, we are invited to help those we care for feel a little more warm, safe and supported.
In this episode, we are invited to acknowledge those who have positively contributed to our happiness and success the school year.
In this episode, we consider what a modification in a work out can teach us about modifying responsibilities at work and at home.
In this episode, we evaluate the connection between feeling lucky and experiencing happiness. This episode is sponsored by EmpowerEDU. To learn more about their teacher retreats, go to teacherbeachretreat.splashthat.com or teacherpoconoretrat.splashthat.com Use teachhappier20 coupon code for a 20% discount.
In this episode, we learn three small shifts in thoughts and language that help us take some emotion out of a situation and approach it logically. This episode is sponsored by EmpowerEDU. To learn more about their teacher retreats, go to teacherbeachretreat.splashthat.com or teacherpoconoretrat.splashthat.com Use teachhappier20 coupon code for a 20% discount.
In this episode, we make a metaphor to horseback riding and choosing we are to focus our time and energy. This episode is sponsored by Empower EDU. Check out upcoming events at http://teacherbeachretreat.splashthat.com/ or http://teacherpoconoretrat.splashthat.com/ and use code TEACHHAPPIER20 to receive 20% off!
In this episode, we unpack the wisdom of Nedra Tawwab to learn the difference between self-care and after care.
In this episode, we are invited to look at our upcoming work week in a way that helps us feel accomplished and aligned.
In this 50th episode, we are invited to shift from waiting for the universe to align the stars, and align them ourselves.
In this episode, we are invited to make space for fun in our busy lives as responsible, productive adults.
As we gear up to celebrate Valentine’s Day and those we love, we consider how we can celebrate how we show up in the world for ourselves and others.
In this episode, we consider our role and when it needs to shift to become interdependent with others at work and at home.
In this episode, we consider how the smallest shifts in thoughts, language and actions can have the biggest impact in our personal and professional lives.
In this episode, we learn how the phrase, “Good Enough Go” can help us personally & professionally.
In this bonus episode, we learn about toxic productivity and what we can do when we find ourselves in that unhealthy space.
In this episode, we review the nine most popular episodes of the Teach Happier podcast as we prepare to enter 2022 as aligned, content and balanced as possible.
In this episode, we are given permission to lower the bar so we can clear it! Links to lessons: suzannedailey.com/lessons Follow Suzanne or Rob Dunlop for the Happiness Advent Calendar link!
In this episode, we are reminded to be a part of our own rescue when overwhelmed with responsibilities at work or at home.
In this bonus episode, we learn about the seven types of rest so we can prioritize our time in the upcoming winter break.
In this episode, we are given the invitation to not only set boundaries, but prioritize honoring them as well.
In this episode, we learn three quick resources that can help us infuse some happiness in our upcoming Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends.
In this episode, we learn how to discern where to put our energy so we have the best chance at increasing our baseline levels of happiness.
In this episode, we are invited to ask a few more questions with those we care about to better understand their story and ultimately feel more connected.
In this episode, we learn about nine universal practices that increase our happiness according to positive psychology.
In this episode, we learn the impact of adding the phrase, “for right now“ when describing our emotions.
In this episode, we consider the value of staying IN our comfort zone during overwhelming times.
In this episode, we learn a 10 second strategy that can be life-giving to our minds and hearts.
In this episode, we hear a story that encourages us to leave a little room for the magic in our lesson plans.
This episode explores the idea of self compassion and how it can help us at work and at home.
In this episode, we are given three simple strategies to help us recover from a mistake we made either personally or professionally.
In this episode, we learn how to infuse a little bit of happiness into our Munding tasks at work and at home.
In this first episode of season 2, we consider the love we will bring into this upcoming school year.
In this bonus episode, we learn how to enter our school year in a realistic, healthy headspace and heartspace.
In this final episode of the season, we learn the importance of prioritizing stillness during our upcoming summer.
In this episode, we are invited to be sure our students feel loved in the final weeks of school.
In this episode, we consider how a small revision to our computer passwords can serve as a reminder to live like rational optimists
In this episode, we learn 5 small shifts we can do with our phones that will help increase our happiness.
In this episode, we learn how to scan for the good and recognize days that we will look back on with happiness and gratitude.
How do we enter the 4th quarter of the school year with the energy and optimism we started with? Tune into this 5 min episode to find out
In this episode, we will quickly recap the lessons we’ve learned in the past 10 weeks. We will reflect to see which small shifts have significantly increased our happiness at work and at home.
In this 3 minute episode, we hear a quick story about how we can notice and celebrate the good things in our lives.
In this bonus episode, we hear 4 short stories that inspire us to consider the impact when we tuck love into the mundane moments of our school day.
In this episode we learn how to shift our thinking to help us be as present as possible, which increases our sense of purpose and happiness.
In this episode, we are invited to notice the many ways the universe cares for us as we move through our days.
In this episode, we learn how to proactively plan for time & space during the weekend so we can feel restored when we return to school Monday.
In this bonus episode, we learn how to process this challenging time in education as a rational optimist.
In this episode, we learn a small shift that helps frame our day anchored in a bedtime goal.
In this 5 minute episode, we will learn a practice that immediately increases our happiness during a tiring or overwhelming moment in our day.
In this episode, we learn more about the fastest way to boost our own happiness- by boosting the happiness of those around us!
In this episode we learn 3 strategies that help us feel accomplished when tackling our teacher to-dos. We also take a moment to celebrate some of these lessons entering the classroom!
In this five minute episode, we learn how to mind our own business in efforts to protect our headspace and heartspace.
In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned in the past 2 months and consider what is making a positive impact at work or at home.
This episode shares how to clear some space in our hearts and heads when we feel overwhelmed helping others.
This 4 minute episode will share the small shift to “use it all up” when we need a little adjustment to our outlook.
In this episode, we learn how our perspective and perception can be impacted by asking, “What could go right?”
New year new you? Nah. Let’s just try to be a bit more like Beverly and see how that increases our happiness in this new year.
This is just a quick holiday hello that gives us something to think about as we continue to invest in our happiness in 2021.
This episode will share strategies to reclaim our sunny August selves in the cold month of December.
This episode helps us examine our life and prioritize what contributes to our overall happiness.
In this episode, we consider the commitments, decisions and tasks that are on our plate and consider what stays on and what comes off.
This is our first BONUS EPISODE! Suzanne reads her monthly blog post from the Teach Better site. In this episode, she shares a small language shift that can help us when we are losing control in our personal or professional lives.
This is a podcast for anyone who works in schools! This introduction provides an overview how this weekly podcast can help infuse happiness in your life at work and at home - in 5 minutes or less!