The thrill of getting is fleeting. The joy of giving lasts.
Data: happiness fades quickly when we buy gifts for ourselves, but sustains when we give gifts to others or donate to charity.
Giving is the greatest source of meaning.
#GivingTuesday
Long vacations rarely cure burnout. They usually bring temporary relief.
The frequency of time off from work matters more than the duration. 2 separate week-long vacations are more restorative than a 2-week trip.
Regular breaks are vital to well-being.
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Just 11 adults are responsible for 60% of requests of ban books from school libraries nationwide, according to a Washington Post analysis of the 2021-2022 school year. https://t.co/DVi5zJN35S
“If I make this choice and I do not get into the college(s) that I am hoping to, will I still be glad I made it?”
You can never go wrong being true to yourself.
Students often wonder what they "should" do to be competitive college applicants. My latest Forbes piece tries to recenter the answer on well-being:
@chalsuccess#college#admission
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Calling all high school juniors 🗣 The summer before your senior year might be an uncertain time but we’ve got you covered with some ways to make the most of your vacation whether you want to get ahead or decompress 🏖 #TellYourStory#ReachHigher
@halcyonfoster @DingleTeach Looking at an analog clock can help students see and *feel* a sense of time passing - past, present, future - and can help with executive functioning skills. (Also, analog watches are worn by all the cool kids in GenZ.)
Looking for the best way to explore #SalemMA for the whole family? Join Salem & Boston Kids Tours for historic tours around town just for kids and teens! Learn more and book here: https://t.co/d20t5hTZhy
Tip your server. Return your shopping cart. Pick up a piece of trash. Hold the door for the person behind you. Let someone into your lane. Small acts can have a ripple effect. That's how we change the world.⠀⠀
I had no money growing up. My dad was a labourer and my mum did everything to make ends meet. Men worked hard. Women worked miracles. But education was free. As was the local library. I knew books were my passport to a better life. #SupportLibraries
How admissions to top universities in the US really works as revealed by a simple comparison between one of NYC's top public high schools (Stuyvesant HS) and one of NYC's top private high schools (Horace Mann School). A short thread with some basic descriptive statistics 👇👇
Comparison is the thief of joy. The things that you've accomplished are no small feat, and you should be proud of yourself. Love and celebrate yourself. Your only competition should be YOU. Let's make today better than yesterday. 🖤 Good morning, y'all. #SaturdayVibes
Affirmative action oral argument reveals that Court still thinks SAT scores are indicative of merit. Would not expect the Harvard/Yale bench (sorry Coney-Barrett, J.) to be able to see otherwise. Evidence be damned.
Heads up, students! Early Action and Early Decision deadline is just around the corner. You have until 11:59 pm your local time on Nov. 1 to submit. If you need help with your #CommonApp, remember support is available 24/7! Good luck! https://t.co/3X7PXgRwGJ
Have a student you're struggling with?
Try the 'two-by-ten' strategy:
For two minutes each day, 10 days in a row, have a personal conversation with the student about anything the student is interested in.
Wonderfully simple and wildly effective.