I’ve begun this weekly post where I’ll be sharing resources I’m adding to The Best Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources or other related “Best” lists.

Also, check out “Best” Lists Of The Week: Social Emotional Learning Resources.

Here are this week’s picks:

Coping Strategies For Stress: Practical Tips You Can Use Today is from Psy Blog. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About Teens & Stress.

Where is motivation in the science of reading? is from Kappan. I’m adding it to  Best Posts On “Motivating” Students.

Transcendent Thinking May Boost Teen Brains is from Scientific American.

Real motivation isn’t about carrots and sticks—it’s about what drives us from within. It’s built on three pillars:

Autonomy: The urge to direct our own lives.
Mastery: The desire to get better at something that matters.
Purpose: The yearning to contribute to something bigger… pic.twitter.com/xWbEeZ1MYH

— Daniel Pink (@DanielPink) February 13, 2025

From blah to buoyant, these skills can improve your mood and optimism is from NPR. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About Teens & Stress.