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
Good News is Out There
We are surrounded by the Negative – news media, the economy, the climate, social media – sad news is everywhere. But positive news is out there, too. You may have to make a point to look for it but once you get in the habit you will be surprised how much is out there. When it is happening to you, personally, it takes making lemonade from life’s lemons. A daily focus on Gratitude can help to notice the positive more often.
What can you do to recognize the Positive and share it with others?
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.
December Character All Month
See NationalToday, AndTodayIs, or DaysOfTheYear for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month. Date in 2023 Holiday How to Commemorate with Character 1 Rosa Parks Day "One person can change the world." -Rosa Parks. What can you change in...
Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
Create a piece of art using one of our quotes or use one of your own. Use whatever art form you choose. You could also do something with any of our qualities. Think about doing something you haven’t done before. Be bold. Be confident. Be creative. Some suggestions are...
Make a Gift Day – Dec. 3
Whatever holiday or birthday traditions you follow, take some time today to think about a homemade gift for someone. Who would appreciate it? The act of making a gift is so much more personal than having Amazon thunk something on your porch. You don’t have to be an...
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
Visit Positivity in Business>>
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