Unique Ways to Show You Care
There’s nothing better and more important than having friends you can rely on and people in your court. Buying a bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates is an easy option to show someone you care … but will it make a lasting impact? Consider expressing your affection in unique and unexpected ways. Strengthening friendships […]
The Power of First Impressions
Ready for a statistic that will blow your mind? Studies show that the average person meets 10,000 people in their lifetime. That’s right,10,000 people. That’s 10,000 handshakes, 10,000 faces, and 10,000 brand new chances to make a good first impression on someone new. We know what you’re thinking: First impressions aren’t always easy […]
Nice People Finish First
Be kind. It’s something that’s ingrained into our heads from the time we’re young. We’re taught that taking our friends’ toys isn’t very nice, we should always share our snacks, and giving big hugs shows that we care. When we get older, not taking our friends’ toys turns into learning how to manage conflict […]
Assume It’s Positive!
It’s a big world out there, with SO many personalities, opinions, and ways of looking at life. And we definitely don’t always see eye-to-eye with everyone we meet (that would be weird, right?). But, how are we going about interacting with those around us? When was the last time you assumed someone’s thoughts or feelings […]
Ways to Serve Your People
As humans, it’s in our nature to serve. Helping someone else makes others feel great, and you feel good, too. When it comes to serving the people in your life, we have a few tools to cultivate a great environment in which those around you feel cared for, and you do, too! Don’t talk yourself […]
Get Out of Your Shell: Three Ways to be More Social
Small talk, ice breakers, sweaty palms, awkward silence … let’s face it: social interactions aren’t always easy to navigate. Even reading the title of this post might have been enough to make you want to crawl under a blanket for a few hours. If socializing isn’t exactly your idea of “fun,” you’re not alone. But the reality is that connecting with other people is critical to our health and wellbeing (read up on the science behind it here). Not to mention, […]
Generosity Changes the World (and You!)
Is it better to give or to receive? As a kid, your answer probably would have been “receive” without even giving it a second thought. But as you’ve gotten older, you may have changed your mind on this. Why is that? Because you’ve realized that the way someone’s face lights up when you’ve done something kind for them is better than anything you could ever receive […]
Using Your Talents to Benefit Others
How do you use your talents? Your answer is probably something along the lines of, “I use them to do my job every day, of course.” Or you might say, “I use them to pursue my passions.” Both answers are certainly warranted, but what if there’s a greater purpose for the talents we have? How about […]
Improving Your Community
Being a part of a community is special. It means that you’re surrounded by a group of people with whom you have something in common. In the sense of where you live, your community might be a group of people who all love living in the mountains, the city, or near the beach. Maybe your community is a book […]
Building Better Friendships
People need friendships. Whether you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert, we all require genuine friendships to make life just a little bit easier on ourselves. Friendships are great for our health, as well! Science proves that adults with strong social ties have reduced risk for health issues like depression, high blood pressure, and unhealthy body […]
