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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Image: Happy student
Bullseye! These should reach our kids’ fb and website they frequent. Thank you Daniel.
You’re welcome, Reb Leng!
Thank you for putting it succinctly. I am an educator and I will share this with my students.
You’re welcome, Selina. I hope your students like it!
You nailed it Daniel. And thanks for giving out the printed version. I’m so going to out it up in my house!
You’re welcome, Halena. Hope it serves as a good reminder 🙂
Very well articulated. Loved it and will share with my kids and students too.
Thank you, Lyseth. Hope they like it!
Good 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.