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US/GlobalGrowing Strong Throughout Your Seasons of Life as a Teacher and Leader
Built on a foundation of routines and strategies for choosing joy, this book guides educators on a yearlong journey to cultivate lasting joy in their lives. Through insightful narratives and mindful practices, the book explores the power of connection with self and others. Using seasonal reflections, educators learn to experience joy by embracing challenges, finding contentment, and prioritizing rest, resilience, and rejuvenation.
Benefits
- Identify key sources of joy that provide a sustainable mental framework for daily life.
- Discover simple, thoughtful practices to consciously incorporate joy.
- Embrace cultural concepts that diversify perspectives on joy and its significance.
- Engage in day-to-day actions with a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.
- Write a personal joy journal during the school year.
- Be inspired to create and cultivate a joy journey.
Table of Contents
Seasons of Renewal
Part 1: Fall—A Season to Renew
- Chapter 1: Beginnings
- Chapter 2: Remember
- Chapter 3: Simple Joy
- Chapter 4: Breathe
- Chapter 5: Nature
- Chapter 6: Music
- Chapter 7: Yearning
- Chapter 8: Relationships
- Chapter 9: Habituation
- Chapter 10: Time
- Chapter 11: Hijacked
- Chapter 12: Perseverance
- Chapter 13: Thanksgiving
Fall: A Season to Renew—Your Conclusions
Part 2: Winter—A Season to Be Resolute
- Chapter 1: Resolute
- Chapter 2: Chronic Joy
- Chapter 3: Silence
- Chapter 4: Comparison
- Chapter 5: Suffering
- Chapter 6: Compassion
- Chapter 7: Worry
- Chapter 8: Gezellig
- Chapter 9: Pause
- Chapter 10: Balance
- Chapter 11: Midlife
- Chapter 12: Reflection
- Chapter 13: Show
Winter: A Season to Be Resolute—Your Conclusions
Part 3: Spring—A Season to Show Resolve
- Chapter 1: Finishing
- Chapter 2: Acknowledging Joy
- Chapter 3: Credibility
- Chapter 4: Preparation
- Chapter 5: Engagement
- Chapter 6: Kindness
- Chapter 7: Regrets
- Chapter 8: Zotheka
- Chapter 9: Commuovere
- Chapter 10: Meraki
- Chapter 11: Valedictory
- Chapter 12: Ubuntu
- Chapter 13: Vanaprastha
Spring: A Season to Show Resolve—Your Conclusions
Part 4: Summer—A Season to Rejuvenate
- Chapter 1: Rest
- Chapter 2: Reminisce
- Chapter 3: Boketto
- Chapter 4: Vacation
- Chapter 5: Friendship
- Chapter 6: Naz
- Chapter 7: Stretch
- Chapter 8: Gratitude
- Chapter 9: Purpose
- Chapter 10: Resfeber
- Chapter 11: Truth
Summer: A Season to Rejuvenate—Your Conclusions
Suggested Resources
Books
- DuFour, R., & Eaker, R. (1998). Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best practices for enhancing student achievement. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Hansen, A. (2024). Heroes within: A framework for empowering students to own their learning journeys. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kanold, T. D. (2017). HEART! Fully forming your professional life as a teacher and leader. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kanold, T. D. (2021). SOUL! Fulfilling the promise of your professional life as a teacher and leader. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kanold, T. D., & Boogren, T. H. (2022). Educator wellness: A guide for sustaining physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
