Students have so many things they complain about, right?
Too much homework.
Not enough money.
Early mornings.
Strict teachers.
The list goes on and on.
When I was a student, I used to complain about everything. But one day I realized that the antidote to complaining is gratitude.
So after reading this article, I felt inspired to come up with a list of nine things that students have to be thankful for – but usually aren’t.
Here’s the list:
1. Naggy parents = People who love you unconditionally
2. Internet/phone/TV restrictions = Parents who care about your future
3. No pocket money to buy the coolest clothes = Learning the difference between wants and needs
4. Homework = Opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills
5. Early school day mornings = Getting a quality education
6. Tests and exams = Valuable feedback on your learning progress
7. Group projects = Learning collaboration and interpersonal skills
8. Difficult concepts and topics = Developing perseverance
9. Mandatory subjects you dislike = Growing in patience
It’s natural to focus on the negative things in life, rather than the positive.
But to find long-term happiness and success, we must cultivate the habit of gratitude.
I hope this article helps you to do that in a small way. 🙂
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Reb Leng says
February 15, 2016 at 11:55 amBullseye! These should reach our kids’ fb and website they frequent. Thank you Daniel.
Daniel Wong says
February 15, 2016 at 12:21 pmYou’re welcome, Reb Leng!
Selina Tan says
February 19, 2016 at 7:09 amThank you for putting it succinctly. I am an educator and I will share this with my students.
Daniel Wong says
February 19, 2016 at 8:06 amYou’re welcome, Selina. I hope your students like it!
Halena Ramsey says
February 23, 2016 at 5:59 pmYou nailed it Daniel. And thanks for giving out the printed version. I’m so going to out it up in my house!
Daniel Wong says
February 23, 2016 at 8:17 pmYou’re welcome, Halena. Hope it serves as a good reminder 🙂
Lyseth says
February 26, 2016 at 6:14 pmVery well articulated. Loved it and will share with my kids and students too.
Daniel Wong says
February 26, 2016 at 6:58 pmThank you, Lyseth. Hope they like it!
Wanda Michaels says
November 27, 2018 at 9:40 amGood job! I am a student myself and I felt like this was very well written and it made me understand not to be very fussy all the time.