Real Life Positivity with Amy and Jaime

Amy Johnson and Jaime Lyon

Amy and Jaime explore real life situations through a positive lens. If you are looking for programming to support positive culture for students, staff, and families in the K-12 space, visit iamnoticed.org for information. We hope you feel noticed and valued.

  1. 04/22/2025

    One More Thing To Do [Ep. 28]

    On this episode we are talking about the reality of being asked to do one more thing when our plates are already so full.We’re talking about some BIG things in this short conversation:Agency - making sure that I remember that we get to choose what and how we are thinking, feeling and acting (especially when our plates are extra full).Trust - who are we getting our directives from? can we trust them?Practicing - the power of repetitionIntentionality - what does mastery look like?And being proactive- knowing why is it worth it to do the “one more thing”.We’re sharing some simple strategies that can help us adopt new practices with the hope that the "one more thing to dos" become so natural that they are just a way of being -- and totally worth it!

    30 min

  2. 12/18/2024

    Confidence [Ep. 27]

    On this episode we are unpacking the definition and importance of confidence. What does it effect and who does it effect? **Spoiler Alert** The answer is EVERYTHING & EVERYONE 😊 We have gathered stories and perspectives from so many people (preschoolers through adults), and we’re delighted to add those stories to our perspectives. Confidence impacts us at every age and at every stage. In this conversation we’re bridging practical application and subtle intentionality that can help every single one of us stand and grow our own confidence. We know that our audience is made up of people that care BIG. The things that we do and the people that we support matter so much, and that is why we need to be equipped with the skill sets necessary to be confident. We want to positively impact the world and the confident versions of ourselves will be able to do so with creativity and curiosity. No matter what our leadership style. Individual confidence leads to cultural confidence. Whether it’s in your school, your home, your team or organization, confidence really does affect everything and everyone. What does confidence mean for you? We each get to build on the standard definition and define that for ourselves, and we’d love to learn how you define it for you! (We’d love to Notice you!!😊) Please feel free to reach out and start a conversation!!

    26 min
  3. Get-To vs. Have-To [Ep. 26]

    07/05/2024

    Get-To vs. Have-To [Ep. 26]

    On this episode we are talking about leveraging the strategy of get-to vs. have-to. When we talk about living a life full of real life positivity this quick tool is a game changer! Any time we catch ourselves saying "I have to do this." or "I have to do that.", we pause and ask a simple question, and that question has the power to change everything!! When we combine this intentionality with gratitude we can experience an authentically more positive life. We hope that you are pausing enough in your life to leverage this tool, and we hope that this conversation will inspire you to use the skill set of get-to to increase the want-to in your life.

    20 min
  4. Radical Kindness [Ep. 25]

    01/21/2023

    Radical Kindness [Ep. 25]

    On this episode we are talking about living life with Radical Kindness. By definition, we are talking about an unusual way of being thoughtful and how starting with being kind to ourselves is the key to being radically, authentically kind.  There is no doubt that our lives, our homes, our schools, and our whole world benefits from kindness. It’s obvious, but how can we make it a natural part of our culture?  We’ve got some great strategies like discovery (asking good questions), Noticing (Noticing the goodness in ourselves and others), and proactively practicing confidence (individually and culturally) to help us live and lead in a radically kind way!  We celebrate you and your kindness!!! AND …We hope you’ll join our movement to choose to be radically kind to yourself and others.

    23 min
  5. We Are All Just Taller Middle Schools [Ep. 24]

    10/18/2022

    We Are All Just Taller Middle Schools [Ep. 24]

    In this episode we are talking about finding our brave.   No matter our age, we all find ourselves dealing with the uncertainties of life from time to time. Whether it’s an unfamiliar social situation, applying for a new position, or needing to find a partner during a PD, we can all benefit greatly by having some positive strategies in place.  Middle School is such an amazing time of growth, and with rapid growth often comes the experience of growing pains. Here’s the thing though …  we don’t stop growing once we leave middle school.  Life is full of opportunities to stretch and grow, and live, and be the best versions of  ourselves. There are so many things that we can learn from the bravery of middle schoolers, and when we employ the same strategies that they are using to navigate life with positivity we get to experience the joy of living with confidence.

    23 min
  6. I Am Tired. [Ep. 23]

    06/22/2022

    I Am Tired. [Ep. 23]

    On this episode of Real Life Positivity with Amy + Jaime we are talking about the power of positive I AMs. "I am tired." --  That is the number one response that we are hearing from people of all ages when we ask the question, "How are you?". We understand. The unpredictability of the past two years has left many of us with a sense of fatigue, but tired may not be the only answer to  that question.  When we are tired, fatigued, or experiencing negativity, it is so important that we have positive strategies and just as important that we  remember to choose to use them.  Our self-talk directly impacts our confidence and mental wellness, and it directly impacts those around us.  Positive I AMs are a critical part of the I AM Noticed Cycle because individual confidence leads to cultural confidence, and when we practice  positive I AMs, we get to choose how we answer the question "How are you?".

    38 min
  7. Belonging [Ep. 22]

    03/25/2022

    Belonging [Ep. 22]

    On this episode of Real Life Positivity with Amy + Jaime we are talking about belonging, and the value that having a sense of belonging can have  for us as individuals and as cultures. We have all felt it before - that feeling we get when we know we don't belong somewhere. It can feel unsettling and even unsafe.  From a  dinner party where you just don't feel like people want you to be there to a classroom or teachers' lounge where not everyone fits in, when we tap into the sense of not-belonging we can quickly realize the value that creating a culture of belonging has for the individuals and the culture as a whole. The perspectives, openness, and skill sets needed for creating a culture where a sense of belonging it "just the way it is" are directly tied to those we teach and practice with I AM Noticed.    Encouraging individual and cultural confidence and belonging goes hand in hand, and the value is exponential!

    27 min
  8. Proactive vs Reactive [Ep. 21]

    01/19/2022

    Proactive vs Reactive [Ep. 21]

    On this episode of Real Life Positivity with Amy + Jaime, we are diving into the duality of using positive tools from a proactive and reactive lens.  Especially in light of the past 21 months of chronic unpredictability, we are taking a look at the value of intentionality. The skills needed for mental wellness and continued social emotional learning help us thrive when practiced over time. In this episode, we are talking about how those same skills help us recover, regroup, and react in way that help us live with real life positivity.

    32 min
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Amy and Jaime explore real life situations through a positive lens. If you are looking for programming to support positive culture for students, staff, and families in the K-12 space, visit iamnoticed.org for information. We hope you feel noticed and valued.

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