A Year of Positive Action
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Small,simple actions can make a BIG difference!
Whether as an individual or as a group, commit to adding positive action routinely to your schedule. To support you in this endeavor we've created A Year of Positive Action which focuses on weekly kind acts directed towards self and others. (See a sample of activites below) To participate in the full year of activities, follow along on our facebook page, where every Monday a new activity is posted.
COMING SOON: A Year of Positive Action Book & Journal.
COMING SOON: A Year of Positive Action Book & Journal.
Week One
Say Thank-You! Send a thank-you card or letter to someone who has had a positive influence on you. Let them know how much their words and actions have meant in your life.
Week Fourteen
Live with no regrets...leave no room for the would haves, could haves, should haves, and what ifs, by making a little time this week for those that you care about! Who is the friend or family member who you think about often but don't make time for? You know...the one you are always saying you want to get together with but it never seems to happen? This is THE
week to do something about it... it's time to take action. It is true that we make time for what is important us. If these relationships are important, treat them that way. The best of intentions will provide little comfort when these special people are gone.
week to do something about it... it's time to take action. It is true that we make time for what is important us. If these relationships are important, treat them that way. The best of intentions will provide little comfort when these special people are gone.
Week Twenty
Share your expertise! Your expertise may range from preparing nutritious meals on a budget to creating a marketing plan, from knitting mittens to financial planning, from making an incredible pie crust to fundraising, from developing the perfect foul shot to composting… the point is we are all good at something! Sharing your knowledge can help someone grow and, in my experience, we always learn when we teach. It’s the perfect situation…everyone wins!
Week Twenty Five
Honor a life! There is no denying that loss of a loved one is a painful experience. This week try to dig deep to find a way to honor the life of that special person in a way that also helps others. What hobby did this person love? What causes were they passionate about? What was your loved one most known for? Find a way to incorporate these things into giving acts.
Maybe it is taking toys to a children’s hospital or it could be planting a tree. Maybe it is purchasing food for a holiday dinner for someone in need or donating books to a library or maybe it even starting a scholarship fund. Whatever you choose to do, I hope you will find it to be a healing experience.
Maybe it is taking toys to a children’s hospital or it could be planting a tree. Maybe it is purchasing food for a holiday dinner for someone in need or donating books to a library or maybe it even starting a scholarship fund. Whatever you choose to do, I hope you will find it to be a healing experience.
Week Thirty Two
Do some weeding! Get rid of at least one negative thing from your life. It’s true that there are some things that are beyond our control. It is also true that there are many negative things in our lives that we just grow to accept. This week do a ersonal inventory and determine the things (or people) who are impacting you negatively and make a change! Life is like gardening: You need to consistently pluck out the weeds to make room for the sun. Make your garden beautiful this week!
Week Forty Nine
Apologize Sincerely! You may not have intended to hurt someone’s feelings but you did. Perhaps you snapped at them when they asked a question… or provided harsh feedback before considering how to best deliver your message…. or maybe you didn’t even make the effort to speak at all. Take the time now to acknowledge your short-coming then apologize in a
heart-felt ,sincere manner and ask for forgiveness. Remember, It’s not always about being right…it about maintaining and strengthening the relationship.
heart-felt ,sincere manner and ask for forgiveness. Remember, It’s not always about being right…it about maintaining and strengthening the relationship.
