John Ameen & Think Better Live Better

High school positive psychology teacher wanting to spread well-being research and connect with people, organizations, and communities with similar missions.

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@Cassie_Boness Has he run simulations on that…

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@KSchaferPhD Kansas City’s kicker would argue “Yes!” 🤪

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@lluaces Kamala should start pronouncing his name with a long “O”. Or, just call him Doughnut.

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@jacasiegel Ohhhh, a twist!!!

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@drlucyfoulkes Boo! Okay, I’ll see what I can do to get it. Thanks!

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@drlucyfoulkes Loved your last book! We had some good discussions about some points in my psych class. When is this one being released in the U.S.? Can’t seem to find it!

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@erinomarakunz Run the Jewels “Close Your Eyes”. Warning, explicit and political lyrics.

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@dougaparry @lluaces @cjsewall9 I agree with this perspective. But I also see the detriment of cell phone use as I spend 180 days with teens every year. And I know you’re not saying social media (and gaming even) helps wellness, but excessive social media use and gaming really doesn’t help most people thrive

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@ErinWestgate May I ask the context? Is this social psych? (I know you said social, just checking)

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@jean_twenge Have posted this before, but when my students reflect on positive events and gratitude, they almost never mention social media/gaming. This yr., students examined their journals after 6 weeks, over 1.700 responses. 15 had to do with social media. It doesn’t benefit wellness.

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@MatRyanELATeach @tetheredtoed1 I had a junior in my positive psychology class tell me he hasn’t read a book since 4th grade. He says he’s been able to get around assessments through spark notes, conversations with classmates, and listening to class discussions. Teachers have to get more creative in assessing.

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@jean_twenge I agree with you. But also, I know high school students of mine that do/did have very restrictive limits on social media time and even when their parents allowed them to join based on phone settings, parental settings, type of phone given, etc.

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@JonHaidt there were over 1100 entries that were categorized. 7 had to do with social media/tech/gaming. At the very best, their many hours per week on their phones is neutral to their wellness. If they’re consciously not recollecting their hours on a device as positive, then what is it?

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@JonHaidt In my HS positive psychology class, the students journal everyday—gratitude and positive emotion journaling. After about 6 weeks, I have them reread their journals and categorize their responses—family, school, friends, hobbies, social media/tech/gaming. Last semester…

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@DrCABerry @Helical_Code You could also reply, “You must be high or drunk writing an email like this, and, therefore, this is not a good excuse to miss class. Please revise or I will assume that this is your state of mind and not consider your reason to miss class to be legitimate.”

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I have some join codes to the other place (BS) if anyone is interested. Please message me.

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@sgbuggs @mwkraus Isn’t sociology an inherently a liberal/progressive leaning discipline? I don’t have a problem with it, I think it’s just a little weird when parents in our high school community get up in arms about some topics. It’s like, “Hey, this is what sociology is, literally!”