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. Date in 2025 Holiday How to Commemorate with Character 1 National Promise to Care Day On #NationalPromiseToCareDay, Urgent...

Day to Create

The 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 and spend the...

It is Back to School Time!

Celebrate back-to-school using some Character Qualities in a way that makes sense for your family. GratitudeIn the past, back to school was the end of summer bummer! Given the pandemic difficulties, cultivate some appreciation for the opportunity to learn, no matter...

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

Visit Positivity in Faith>>

Christian Family Activity
Bible Verses
Christian Poster
Prayer and Reflections
Archived Resources