The Peak Performing Teacher

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction The Most Important Piece of Equipment The ABCs of Achievement The Power of "Must" Pain/Pleasure in Practice Habit #1: Live the Physical Life A Paradigm Shift Embracing the Physical Life Does Much More Than Raise Your Level of Fitness Exercise Is Life's First Answer to This Essential Question: How Do I Create a Life Worth Living? Simply . . . Walk Where Are Your Sneakers? Vary the Environment The Benefits Don't Stop at School (a Word About the Physical Classroom) Habit #2: Change Your Mind Challenge Your Thinking Same Story, New Moral Fifty States of Mind Where Stress Cannot Exist Just Breathe The Powerhouse A Quick Revisit to the Brain/Body Connection One Man's Insight Stress in the Classroom Habit #3: Sharpen Your Mental Focus: Creating Mission and Purpose Part 1: The Personal Mission Statement Creating Your Personal Mission Statement Personal Mission Statement Rough Draft Completed Mission Statement Part 2: Setting Goals Understanding the Difference Between a Good Idea and Writing a Goal Creating the Future Now Creating a Transformational Goal The Rocking Chair Test Goal Setting in the Classroom Habit #4: Power Up Gratitude Who Doesn't Want These Benefits for So Very Little Effort? In the Business of Gratitude Making It Real Who Deserves Your Letter? Gratefulness in the Classroom One More Gratitude Quote for the Teacher Lounge Habit #5: Make the Morning Count The Morning Routines of Real Teachers My Morning Routine Putting It All Together Understand the Power of the Moment Create a Plan Change Your Limiting Beliefs Enjoy the Process Start Now Surround Yourself With Success and Positivity A Final Word References Index