Turning the calendar to March brings with it the optimism that spring may in fact be right around the corner. This is the time of year that feels like winter will never end and the sun shines for only an hour every fourth day (and we are usually inside at work during that hour on that day!). We often refer to this time of year as the "doldrums". The doldrums are defined as "a state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression." This is the time of year where we all need to give a little extra TLC to the people around us by checking in with them to see how they are doing and really taking the time to listen to them. Everyone has 'something' going on in their lives that we may know nothing about. It reinforces just how important having strong relationships and making connections with other people are, especially important this time of year.
So while we may not be able to control the weather we do have the incredible power to choose our attitude each and every day. So when we have to deal with some adversity, when things may not go as planned or when you have to brush snow off of your car in April, the most important question is HOW are you going to respond. We have a choice each day to be a Tigger or an Eeyore. Will you focus on the positive in the day and maybe even find the silver lining in a negative situation, or will you allow negativity to swallow you up and have you focus on the worst in things? There is much in life that is out of our control, but we all have the incredible power to choose our attitude. Keep it simple: Be a Tigger! Even during the doldrums.
The Positivity Project kept us focused on the Tigger theme this week as we put the spotlight on the character trait of ENTHUSIASM. P2 continues to provide a steady and powerful framework to help us strengthen relationships within our school community and make meaningful connections with our students. At home we encourage you to have a conversation with your child about ENTHUSIASM and think about the different ways that we can all bring ENTHUSIASM into everything that we do. ENTHUSIASM is contagious! To help you make connections, here are the links to the Positivity Project Character Card for ENTHUSIASM.
We are grateful for your continued support of our students and staff. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Continued Success,
Steve Dunham
Twitter: @Sdunhamwgms
Email: sdunham@westgenesee.org
