tips to improve EQ/behaviors
I found this statement thought provoking (from the tips to improve EQ under manage your emotions), Start with a plan to motivate the group and the more you manage emotions the less need you will have to manage behaviors. I am going to try to work this in to my new semester the end of January but not quite sure on how to get it started...any ideas??
I agree sometimes it feels like there are so many nice flowery concepts. But no steps to implement.
The goal is to keep a positive climate in the class (everyones attitudes)
I think this can be done by being positive yourself and nipping negativity as quickly as possible.
When I start a class I emphasis that your work is usually the biggest portion of your awake hours so you want it to be a happy place. And I put quotes on the board everyday ex "Be a fountain not a drain." "If you were arrested for being kind would there be enough evidence to convict you?"
I was curious about more suggestions on what I underlined above nipping negativity as quickly as possible.
Without negatively narking "Don't be negative"
I have thought saying "Solution oriented"-meaning let's shift the focus away from the complaining and the problem to what can we do about it.
I also know if a lot of people are upset you cannot ignore it and have it go away. I've had students pull out a piece of paper and give me anonymous feedback. This way they feel that they are heard and someone cares enough to check into it.
Please send me your ideas!
