The Ultimate Educators Handbook Part 1 - The Science of How to Be Happier for Educators

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What of the Ultimate Educator's Handbook wasn't about classroom management strategies, curriculum planning, or even data-driven instruction? What if what educators MOST need to learn is to avoid teacher burnout and to be happier?

In this week's episode, Grace introduces her best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers and proposes the idea that the best thing you can invest in for student outcomes and yourself is to learn the skills and habits it takes to be happier.

This jam-packed episode overflows with neuroscience-backed tips to transform your outlook and uplift your teaching.

🧠 Learn how our “happiness set point” accounts for just 50% of our joy - the rest we can control through daily habits and mindset shifts.

📈 Understand the formula: Happiness = Set Point + Circumstances + Voluntary Activities. Our habits have an outsized 40% impact!

📖 Hear the origin story behind Grace’s bestselling teacher self-help book and how it led her to inner peace. Her insights will resonate if you feel disillusioned.

🛑 Break the cycle of burnout! Grace explains hedonic adaptation - how we overestimate how happy physical items and circumstances will make us long-term. Sustainable joy comes from within.

🗒️ Discover a free downloadable PDF habit tracker to build your 5-minute daily ritual. Small consistent steps create transformation.

🌅 Listen to a simple morning routine - visualize your ideal day and make it a reality through positive intentions.

Cut through the skepticism and jump into the science! This is the first of several episodes where Grace outlines how to integrate "happy habits" into your classroom and your life every day. Dive in and share with a friend!

 
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Grab the 6-week FREE Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers Journal ⬇️
https://www.gracestevens.com/journal

Take the Yale  10-week class:
https://www.drlauriesantos.com/science-well-being
Get the free curriculum for high schoolers:

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Want to truly thrive in teaching without sacrificing your personal life?
Check out my signature on-demand self-study course, Balance Your Teacher Life. Complete details here: www.gracestevens.com/balance

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