“Thank you.” It’s a small phrase, but it can have a big impact, both for the speaker and the hearer. There is great benefit in valuing people over things. Most readers will agree with that statement (especially after our Gratitude Challenge), and many of you probably hope to live your life accordingly; but actions speak […]

A few days ago, I mentioned an upcoming Gratitude Walk … and today is the day! The sun will probably not appear much today; however, it will be warmer than most days this week, and we’re going to take advantage of that fact! A gratitude walk is an open-ended walk taken for the benefit of […]

Did you know loneliness can affect your health? In this delightful talk, Mollie Kaye, a multifaceted professional, explores the profound impact of small interactions and meaningful connections. At one point, Mollie battled isolation as a single parent working from home. Four years ago, she initiated “Turned-out Tuesdays,” an experiment that highlights the vital role of […]

“I’m saving it for a special occasion.” When I was younger, my grandmother had a beautiful parlor. It wasn’t big, but it was beautiful. Everything was over the top. Grandma had grown up in a poor home, and her parlor was her pride and joy. It had beautiful, rich, light carpet that complemented beautiful white […]

Before you begin today’s challenge, this weekend our gratitude activity will be done on a walk, so start planning where you will take yours! And while you are on your walk or out and about, be on the look out for a little, attractive-to-you rock. Maybe even a pebble. Why? You’ll have to keep participating […]

Remember this morning’s challenge? Guess what? There is a Part Two. Now that you’ve written about that influential person in your life, the second part of the challenge is to CALL THEM AND TELL THEM SO! Again, don’t overthink it. Just do it. Find their number and call. Now. Call them up, tell them you […]