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"Throughout the years, I've learned there are certain traits and habits chronically unhappy people seem to have mastered," writes Tamara Star in her Huffington Post article, "7 Habits of Chronically Unhappy People."

1. Your default belief is that life is hard.

2. You believe most people can't be trusted.

3. You concentrate on what's wrong in this world versus what's right.

4. You compare yourself to others and harbor jealousy.

5. You strive to control your life.

6. You consider your future with worry and fear.

7. You fill your conversations with gossip and complaints.

Early childhood program administrators often have a global impression that things are going well or not so well at their center, but they lack specific feedback on just what the different areas of the organization contribute to those impressions. This updated and expanded edition helps directors define more precisely how ten dimensions of a center shape the quality of work life for staff. It will help you look at your program in terms of collegiality, opportunities for professional growth, supervisor support, clarity, reward system, decision-making, goal consensus, task orientation, physical setting, and innovation. Written in an engaging and lively style, the ideas in this book will help you sharpen your leadership skills and make your center A Great Place to Work.

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