5 Ways to Cure the Common Crank
It is hard for a fussy teacher (or parent) to teach. Our negative body language is hard to overcome. Kids need to know we care. When I find myself going down this thorny path, this is what I do: 1- Start smiling You feel better and somehow forget about the reasons you had to be fussy in the first place. 2- Do something kind and totally random Find a stewardess or service person and call the company to give an honest compliment. Call a product support line of something you love just to tell them. 3- Give a public compliment to a person who has no clue it is coming. Blog or tweet about someone. ( @angelamaiers ' hashtag #youmatter is a great one to include!) 4- Go "Little House" This is what my family says I do. When I overload and I go home, I put on my favorite soft socks and sweats and crawl in my bed to watch a few episodes of Little House on the Prairie on the Lifetime Channel. I let myself go to sleep early. This uplifting show gives me perspective. The ex...