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Gratitude Challenge 2024: A Question a Day to Inspire Appreciation

November 22, 2024

It’s my fourth annual gratitude challenge! And I want to make it as easy as possible for you to take part. Check in every day for a new question and a few moments of appreciation.

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World Kindness Day 2024: What is one kindness you can do today?

November 13, 2024

It’s world kindness day today. What is one kindness you can do? Let’s start small. Even one thing can make a difference.

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Anxious this Election Week? 5 Kindness Tips to Help You Through It

November 4, 2024

It’s a big week in the USA, and the rest of the world is feeling it too. Now more than ever, kindness is needed. Read my 5 tips for election week.

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“We cannot be reminded too often that each of us is responsible for our attitude and our way of life, because they will in turn affect our government.”
Eleanor Roosevelt

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Feeling Overwhelmed by Life? Find Hope in the Helpers

October 25, 2024

It feels like the whole world is hurting these days. Find out how to find hope amidst the turmoil of today.

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summer 2024 kindness review

Summer 2024 Kindness Review: Uplifting Acts of Every Sort

September 25, 2024

Do you want to hold onto that summer feeling just a little longer? Me too. So I did my own Summer 2024 Kindness Review and realized there was much more kindness in my life than I initially recognized.

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I hope the next couple of months have many moments of kindness. Enjoy the summer!

July 6, 2024

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words matter

Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones but Words Matter Too

May 16, 2024

We all know how painful the wrong words can be. But let’s not underestimate the power of kind words. Are you making a positive impact with your words?

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"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
-Mother Teresa

giving yourself grace

Are You Making Space for Grace in Your Own Life?

April 19, 2024

Perfectionism, worrying, self-criticism, putting your own needs last–a lack of self-kindness manifests in so many ways. Are you making space for grace for yourself?

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R.O.G. Return on Generosity Podcast

March 27, 2024

I had the absolute pleasure to be a guest on the R.O.G. podcast with host, Shannon Cassidy. You can find the link in today’s article.

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Kindness needs nurturing

What seeds are you watering in life? Kindness needs nurturing too.

March 12, 2024

Is it possible to build “soft” habits and skills, like kindness? With practice, they can become a part of your daily life. Read more for ideas how to nurture them in your life too.

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No wrong way to give volunteer

There is No Wrong Way to Give. What Works Best for You?

February 9, 2024

What’s stopping you from being kind? Giving can be a win-win for everyone. So, let’s figure out what works best for you. There is no wrong way to give when your heart guides you.

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"When we can free ourselves from the idea of separateness, we have compassion, we have understanding, and we have the energy we need to help."
Thich Nhat Hanh

I am enough

This Year, I Want to Take a Break from Tracking

January 23, 2024

Oh, how I love to track personal data and see how I measure up. But, I’m finding that instead of savoring my progress, I’m being overly critical. So, this year, I think it’s time to take a break from tracking.

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"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."
Buddha