In the day-to-day, it's easy to get absorbed in the many micro-situations of students, colleagues, family and deadlines vying for our attention. These articles below offer some zoomed out perspective -- from research-backed techniques to hold a fresh lense on negative events, to a teacher's reflection on student kindness, to zooming out on the deeper lessons children often teach us! --Daniela

4 New Perspectives on Negative Events

A "colleague's critical comment keeps replaying in your mind. Two students are trapped in a "he said/she said" battle of wills. You can't shake the anxiety you feel after hearing the latest news." UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center reflects on 4 ways to break cycles of rumination. Read Full Story »

Handwritten Cards

When the opportunity strikes, a teacher reflects on an idea to share the joy of kindness -- and is humbled by how one student rises to the opportunity. Read Full Story »

Life Lessons Kids Can Teach Us

There's never a dull moment when working with children. :) This piece offers a pause in one's day, to reflect and remember the simple lessons of life that kids often remind us. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Express gratitude to a colleague or student today.