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Sensitive Holiday Opt-Out Emails: Respectful Outreach or Coercive Ploy?

June 15, 2023

Father’s Day is not a joyful holiday for everyone and companies are acknowledging that and giving customers a choice with opt-out emails. Is it an act of kindness or just slick marketing?

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End Your Workday on a High Note: The Surprisingly Easy Life Hack

June 9, 2023

How do you wrap-up your workday? Do you feel rushed or incomplete? Read why targeted positivity practice is an easy hack that will make a big impact.

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One Drive-Thru Order Sparks a Chain Reaction of Kindness

June 2, 2023

One small act can create a chain reaction of kindness. Read how a drive-thru order led to an entire day of giving.

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How I Found Joy in Nature in NYC: No, It’s Not Central Park!

May 19, 2023

What aspect of nature brings you the most happiness? Are you finding joy in nature on a regular basis? I’ve recently discovered a respite in NYC that is doing wonders for my soul.

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"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."
– John Muir

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Vulnerability in Leadership: Do You Have the Courage?

May 12, 2023

Pauly Shore took a risk and defended a fellow celebrity on Facebook. Do you have the courage to lead with vulnerability? What you may feel is a weakness can be a great source of strength for yourself and the others you inspire.

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Never Too Late: Are you Yearning to Try Something New?

May 3, 2023

Angela Alvarez won a Latin Grammy for ‘Best New Artist’ at the age of 95. It’s never to late to try something new. Read why you should get started today.

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“Our universe is alive with sparks. We have at our fingertips an infinite capacity to light a spark of possibility. Passion, rather than fear, is the igniting force.”
-Benjamin Zander

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Celebrate World Book Day: Reading Fiction Inspires Empathy

April 24, 2023

April 23rd was World Book Day. To celebrate, pick one up today! We can live a different life with every book we open. Sharing emotions with each character we embrace, fiction inspires empathy. Making time for fiction benefits everyone.

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7 Kindness Lessons from “A Man Called Otto”

April 13, 2023

“A Man Called Otto” isn’t just another feel good Tom Hanks movie. You’ll walk away from this story with some valuable life lessons as well.

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“Human beings want to be useful. When we help, we feel empowered, our self-worth skyrockets, and our bonds with other people become stronger.”
-Angela Santomero

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Self-Kindness 101: How many of these 10 healthy habits do you have?

April 7, 2023

In celebration of World Health Day, I challenge you to take a moment for self-kindness. Are you prioritizing your health and well-being? What are your most important health habits?

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Spring Break!

March 25, 2023

My son has two weeks of spring break. So, I think I deserve one too. Don’t we all?

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Be My Neighbor Day–15 Acts of Kindness for Your Neighbor

March 20, 2023

Be My Neighbor Day encourages a spirit of kindness and friendship between neighbors. Here are 15 ideas to get you started.

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How Can We Help Ukrainian Children? By Painting the Future

March 17, 2023

Read the inspirational kindness story of Caroline Cappy, a 29 year-old American woman who moved to Ukraine in the middle of the war with a purpose-driven mission to help displaced children.

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