Mini Gratitude Pause

Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

A simple way to set a positive tone for the day.

Why it matters:
Starting the day with gratitude lowers stress and boosts optimism. It helps you walk into your classroom or office already centered.

Mini Gratitude Ideas You Can Try Today:

  • Sticky Note Gratitude – Write one thing you’re thankful for on a sticky note and place it somewhere visible.

  • Gratitude Wall – Build a shared board where your team adds daily or weekly gratitude notes.

  • Silent Moment – Before speaking in a meeting, pause and silently think of one good thing.

Tip: Pair gratitude with your morning coffee or tea, make it a ritual.

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Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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