SHAPING MINDS BUILDING JOY
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Daily work

Week 13

Week 12

April 11: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue nutrition project
April 10:Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue nutrition project
April 9: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue nutrition project
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April 8: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue nutrition project
April 7: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue nutrition project

Week 11

April 4: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue nutrition project
April 3: Asychronous Day-Continue working on research for nutrition project
April 2: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Mrs. Uhl out sick-Begin Nutrition and Mental Health Assignment
April 1: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Mrs. Uhl out sick-finish late work
March 31: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Mrs. Uhl out sick-finish late work

Spring Break

Week 10

March 21: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Asychronous Day-Signature Strengths paper due by 9:00 PM
March 20: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Asychronous Day-Signature Strengths and Brain Bloom #8
​March 19: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Behaviors that make us happy
March 18: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Behaviors that make us happy
March 17: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Mrs. Uhl at World Happiness Summit

Week nine

March 14: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Mrs. Uhl at World Happiness Summit
​March 13: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Behaviors that make us happy
March 12: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Behaviors that make us happy
March 11: Gratitue/Journal/5mm-Behaviors that make us happy
​March 10: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Complete Brain Bloom #6 in class then prepare to say Thank You!!

Week eight

March 7: Gratitude/Journal/15mm Loving Kindness Meditation-Continue reading 365 Thank-Yous.
March 6: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue discussing the benefits of social connection...begin reading 365 Thank-Yous
March 5: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Discuss the benefits of of social connection
March 4: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Talk about the stickers....free day for those in class due to SAT testing. 
March 3: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Tell me something GREAT about your weekend. Read Twenge et al and answer questions...Pick a sticker you love! Discuss Brain Bloom #6.

Week SEVEN

February 28: Gratitude/Journal/Extended Meditation...begin discussing behaviors that make us happy
February 27: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Savoring
February 26: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Impact bias and the hedonic treadmill
February 25: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Impact bias and the hedonic treadmill
​February 24: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Begin discussing how our minds lie to us

Week Six

February 21: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Turn in Review-take unit 1 test
February 20: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Finish Review and Break-up Letter
February 19: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Work on Review and Break-Up Letter
February 18: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Work on Review and Break-Up Letter
February 17: Gratitue/Journal/5mm-Discussion: Managing Social Comparisons and the dreaded break-up!!!

Week five

February 14: No school-Happy Valentine's Day.
February 13: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue discussion of social media-turning off notifications for a happier life!
February 12: Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue discussion of social media's role on happiness.
February 11: Gratitude/Journal-Synchronous Day-Finish watching The Swan and add to Padlet Discussion board.
February 10:Gratitude/Journal/5mm-The role of self-comparision

Week four

February 6-Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Continue discussing the role of social media in happiness.
February 5-Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Begin discussing the Role of Social Media in Happiness.
February 4-Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Finish discussing the role of money in happiness. 
February 3-Gratitude/Journal/5mm-finish discussing role of money in happiness. Take signature strengths inventory in class. 

Week ThREE

January 31-Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Begin discussing the role of money in happiness.
January 30-Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Finish posters....present
January 29-Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Posters...work in groups!
January 28-Gratitude/Journal/5mm-Grades and your well-being
January 27-Gratitude/Journal/5MM-Discuss the importance of grades and Alfie Kohn article.
Period 2: Click HERE to post one thing from the article that you found interesting. 
Period 4:Click HERE to post one thing from the article that you found interesting. 

Week two

January 24-Gratitude/Journal/20 minute body scan meditation-Alfie Kohn-How am I Doin'?
January 23-Gratitude/Journal/5MM-Discuss the research behind why we should be happy! 
January 22-Gratitude/Journal/5MM-Continue yesterday's discussion. Discuss the research. 
January 21-Gratitude/Journal/5MM-What does it mean to be happy? Homework: Read Brickman et al, 1978

Week ONE

January 17th-Gratitude/Journal/5MM-The power of positive affirmations.
January 16th-Gratitude/Journal/5MM-Discuss Reading Assignment #1 and begin Lecture 2 if time permits.
January 15th-Gratitude/Journal/5MM-Speed Dating
January 14th-Gratitude/Journal/5MM then Discuss Reading Assignment and Lecture 1
January 13th: Introduction to the course. Go over syllabus and discuss required materials. Homework: Reading Assignment #1 (Why Psychology and the Good Life)
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©Katrina Uhl

Katrina Uhl
Floyd Central High School
6575 Old Vincennes Road
Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
812.542.8504, Ext. 30111
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I commit to embracing happiness as a daily choice, grounded in gratitude for all that I have and all that I am becoming. I will show kindness in my thoughts, words, and actions, recognizing the power of small acts to create a ripple effect of joy. I will serve others with an open heart, knowing that lifting others enriches my own life. I strive for continous growth, always seeking to learn, evolve, and be the best version of myself. Through love, service, and self-awareness, I create a life of meaning, connection, and purpose.
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