"Thank You": Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Through Journaling (Ages 12-15)
Developing an “attitude of gratitude” is one of the simplest ways to enhance your happiness and joy with life. In this one-time class, you will learn how journaling about gratitude everyday can lead to happiness.
Ms. Maggy D., MS, PMP
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(15)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
All humans want to be happy, and you hold the key to your happiness in your own hands. Developing an “attitude of gratitude” is one of the simplest ways to enhance your happiness and joy with life. Gratitude is one of the most powerful ways of saying what’s in your heart with just two words, “Thank You.” According to literature, gratitude opens the door to more and better relationships, improves physical health, improves psychological health, enhances empathy, reduces aggression, improves self-esteem, increases mental strength, and grateful people sleep better. One way to create an attitude of gratitude is to find a way to say ‘thank you’ for your day and for all that you have. Journaling is a soothing, honest, and personal way to do this. Turning this act of journal writing into a daily habit can have an amazingly positive affect on your life. First Five Minutes: Welcome The class will begin with a motivational welcome. A short inspirational video will be played to set the mood and character of the class. The concept of gratitude will be discussed and writing strategies provided. 20 Minutes: Journal Writing Journal writing prompts will be provided (e.g. what are at least three good things that happened that day or the day prior (depending on class meeting time); what is one thing that didn’t go as planned and what lesson was learned from that to make it better next time; what are at least three things that the learner is grateful for on this day; and the student's own free writing.) Last Five Minutes: Closing the Loop The last five minutes of class will be used for open discussion and reflection about the writing process, and for general bonding with classmates so students go away with a sense of fullness and positivity.
Other Details
Supply List
A journal or notebook and smooth writing pens.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
15reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I’m Maggy. I’m excited to be a teacher on Outschool! I look forward to teaching the love of reading, life skills, helping learners to love, respect, and accept themselves and others, service learning/community service, spreading kindness, conflict management, life-visioning, perseverance, harnessing one’s passion to create a nonprofit organization, entrepreneurship, helping introverted youth to harness their innate strengths and many more. Let me know if you want me to create something just for your learner!
I am an Army Veteran, former Ombudsman who has been working at a state college for the past 20 years in a variety of positions, to include teaching success life skills and working with Early College high school students. I have taught English online to young learners in China. I have a BA Degree in English/Psychology and a MS Degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. I am certified in teaching ESOL, as well as being a certified Events & Wedding Planner. I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through PMI. I am a certified entrepreneurship facilitator through ELI.
In 2011, I founded a nonprofit children’s early literacy thematic book club whose mission is to spark the love of reading. It has provided hundreds of free new books to members.
I am MaggY with a WHY. My WHY is that I believe teaching & learning should be transformational. My teaching is infused with imagination, inspiration, and creativity. My classroom is relaxed, inclusive, diverse, respectful, relationship forming, and fun. My goal is to have my learners walk away with a sense of awe & achievement and to go apply what they have learned with clarity, purpose, and boldness.
I have a 30-year old son, 29-year old daughter, and my 15-year old daughter, who takes classes on Outschool. I was born on the island of Haiti and raised in the US. I admit, I love shaved ice and mangoes.
Thank you for entrusting your little one to come learn with me. Let’s do it!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-12 learners per class
