In this brief column, the author of "Teachers Touch Eternity," provides 20 tips that teachers can use to motivate themselves and others through the dark days of winter: (1) Fake it till you make it; (2) Allow for spontaneity; (3) Build an encouragement folder; (4) Lighten up! (5) Read motivational books or inspirational thoughts late at night or before work in the morning; (6) Practice kindness; (7) Take a class that will reflect on your job in a positive way; (8) Write down good ideas the moment you think of them; (9) Improve your work space; (10) Purge; (11) Record uplifting music; (12) Compliment a co-worker; (13) Set goals that move and inspire you; (14) Create a new bulletin board or display in your classroom; (15) Keep a gratitude journal; (16) Solve a problem; (17) Attend an educational conference; (18) Change your routine; (19) Share your expertise at a teacher conference; and (20) Do not eat lunch with the crab apples!