Positivity In the Community
vs. discouragement
Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with difficulty
To practice Positivity, I will:
- practice gratitude
- do good things for others
- make time to play and relax
- think hopeful thoughts
- understand that obstacles are there to challenge me
Positivity Ripples
Don Larrick, one of our long-time board members, has a license plate that reads, “Happy Man”. If you have ever been in his presence, you know this is true. His smile and personality positively light up a room, even on Zoom. You can’t help but feel more positive, too!
Psychologists have studied the emotional contagion of how the positivity and kindness of one individual can influence others to do the same. They call it the ripple effect. What do you think would happen if everyone in a family or organization focused on positivity? Transformative!
What positive ripple can you start today?
The Links below will take you to Resources you can use with the family or within community organizations
to teach the Character Quality of Positivity.
The following activities are related to dates this month and can relate to any character quality or good character in general.
August Character All Month
See NationalToday, AndTodayIs, NationalDayCalendar or DaysOfTheYear for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month. Holidays with Always-On Dates 1 National Promise to Care Day On #NationalPromiseToCareDay, Urgent care workers are reminded to...
Day of Encouragement
Always September 12Day of Encouragement was started in 2007 by a group of Searcy, Arkansas teenagers who felt that encouragement could help many teens face their problems. The Mayor of Searcy proclaimed September 12, Day of Encouragement. A similar proclamation was...
Day to Create
Always August 8The goal of this holiday is to inspire taking action on a goal, dream, plan, or new idea. By taking action, you will be creating something new in your life. According to the website, Holiday Smart, The Date to Create is a day to get rid of your excuses...
Our other Pillars have resources that can be used in a community or family setting.
Visit Positivity in School>>
Activities
No Matter How You Say It
Curriculum Connections
Croskey’s Corner
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Teambuilding
Power Up with Character
Interview Questions
Adult Business Books
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Christian Family Activity
Bible Verses
Christian Poster
Prayer and Reflections
Archived Resources