Optimism As A Prophylactic
johndabell Prophylactic, or preventive, healthcare has an important role in helping us stay healthy. In medicine, the term prophylactic is used to describe procedures and treatments that prevent something from happening.…
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Cancer And Being Positive
I’ve often heard and read people on social media saying something along the lines that a positive attitude won’t cure cancer. No it won’t. I don’t actually know anyone that…
Cancer And Pang-Wangling
Are you a pang-wangler? I really hope you are. If you aren’t then I really think you should consider it. Pang-wangle is a vintage American phrase meaning “to go along…
Anchoring And Positive Thinking
When things get tough, what do you do? Mental anchors can weigh us down but we can also create anchors that free us from negative thinking. “Anchoring” is a powerful…
OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE
When you read the title of this blog, what did you actually see? Did you read: Opportunity is nowhere? Opportunity is snow here? Opportunity is now here? Your response will…
Holding A Class Funeral
We need to bury negativity.
Surround Yourself With Positive Pedagogues
For anyone who has ever worked in a toxic environment you will know that negative people suck the life out of you. Being in a place where you have to…
Affirmations Jar
How can we boost children’s self-esteem?
The Teacher Switch
Do you have a ‘teacher switch’?