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Want More Joy in Your Day?

According to psychologist and author Dr. Rick Hanson, we can train our brains to find more joy in our day!

When it comes to mental well-being, little things make a big difference! The Little Actions Make A Big Difference animated series shares easy-to-use, science-based actions and tactics to support your social-emotional health and well-being.

The animated shorts from this series are available to support educators in their classrooms, for professional development, and for sparking conversation within the school community.

Want More Joy in Your Day?

Did you know that reflecting on your positive experiences can help bring more joy to your day? According to psychologist and author Dr. Rick Hanson, we can train our brains to take in the good! By intentionally taking time to turn positive events into positive memories and experiences, you can teach your brain to look for the good in the world. Dr. Hanson calls this technique “taking in the good,” and it works like this.


Curated segments of the film are available to support educators in their classrooms, for professional development, and for sparking conversation within the school community.

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