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The Ultimate Engagement Game for ALL – Gratitude Jenga

On May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 By Andy MilneLeave a comment

In this #microblog @dalesidebottom unveils the activity that has been a hit in his workshops for the past few years. Enjoy Gratitude Jenga!

Compliments & Thank You’s

On November 19, 2020November 17, 2022 By Andy Milne3 Comments

I don't know about you, but I have been more reflective this year than ever before. Perhaps my pandemic reflections explain why I am appreciative of my health and that of my loved ones. Perhaps it's the loneliness of teaching remotely in front of a laptop to online students that I am thankful for teaching …

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The Silver Lining

On April 13, 2020April 12, 2020 By Andy MilneLeave a comment

Over the past couple of weeks during E-learning at the International School of Düsseldorf I have asked my students to share with me what they are grateful for. In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal …

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Perspective, Purpose and Positivity

On April 13, 2020April 11, 2020 By Andy Milne1 Comment

One summer, not so long ago, I seriously considered a career change. Well, seriously is too strong a word, but I did actively interview outside of public education. No follow through on a job transition, obviously, but it did provide valuable insight. You could call it a moment of clarity, or, more candidly, the perfect …

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Love Letters from Dad

On April 11, 2020May 12, 2020 By Andy Milne4 Comments

I just came back from a walk and was inspired to sit down and participate in this micro-blog activity. I am going to share a tradition that my father, Thomas L. Brophy, Jr. started in 2004. It was to start writing letters to the important people in his life and tell them what they meant …

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The Happiness Boomerang

On April 4, 2020April 4, 2020 By Andy Milne9 Comments

As humans, our workloads are becoming more and more demanding, which means stress, anxiety and burnout are on the rise. In this busy, 24/7 world, our natural instinct is to give, give, give. We give to our career, our family, our future. As well as looking after ourselves, we must take care of each other …

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Expressing Gratitude

On November 21, 2017November 27, 2017 By Andy Milne2 Comments

Expressing gratitude will make you happy. Don't believe me, check out this short video from Soul Pancake and their 'Experiment in Gratitude'. For this week's #slowchathealth blog post I reached out to friends in my PLN and asked them for what are they most thankful? Oh, and stick around to the end as there is …

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