Chaos File 009: The Power of a Post-It

One of my favorite things to search in my Google Photos is “post-it” or “sticky note.” The chaos of my brain is often written down and photographed, and there’s something strangely sacred about those tiny squares of chaos and affirmation…especially when they come from strangers who saw something in you for the few hours you were forced to work in a group.

I found this photo today from a Safe School Ambassadors training activity, and it inspired a whole day of writing. I cannot stress this enough: the power of a Post-it is real.
Even if it’s “just an activity” in a PD (granted, this was a really good PD).

Whether you’re running a workshop, teaching a class, or just trying to keep someone from falling apart in a coffee shop—share the kind words. Write the thing.
It matters.

Even if it ends up stuck in the bottom of a backpack or training manual for six months. Even if they don’t remember your name. Even if it’s just two sentences in Sharpie.

Because those little scraps of kindness?
They stick.