"The idea is to promote positive energy as a way to offset the stress and drama that seem to be as much a part of high school life these days as, well, geometry and chemistry. The way you do that, apparently, is very simple. All you have to do is go around and give compliments."
"You're not required to attend meetings. (Makes sense to me. A Happiness Club would understand that you don't need another thing on your schedule.) Well, if there are no meetings, then what's this club about?"
"When was the last time you received a compliment? When did someone take the time to tell you that they genuinely appreciated something about you? Something as simple as saying they liked your jacket, they admired the way you presented your ideas at a meeting, they enjoyed the chicken casserole you made, or how they loved the story you told about getting stuck in the parking lot at the mall so much that they wanted to hear you tell it again?"
A high school established a Happiness Club designed to combat stress and drama inherent in student life. The club operates on a simple principle: members give compliments to one another without mandatory meetings. This flexibility acknowledges that students already face scheduling pressures. The club's approach recognizes the profound impact of genuine appreciation and positive feedback. Nearly all students signed up, suggesting widespread recognition of how meaningful compliments are. The initiative demonstrates that small acts of kindness and recognition can significantly improve school culture and student well-being.
#student-wellness #positive-reinforcement #school-culture #compliments-and-appreciation #youth-mental-health
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