Just spoke to a wonderful group of educators in Westport, MA, introducing them to Four Cool Tools to Get Your Joy Back. Here’s a tip for the day:

Get to work five minutes early and don’t get out of your car until you’ve taken three deep breaths with your eyes closed. Remind yourself that today you are going to listen, learn, love and that you’ll set one small goal to accomplish. This could be asking for help, finding a way to not be annoyed by a co-worker, or practicing gratitude. See what works for you and have fun!