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.
May Character All Month
Divide the class into groups. You can use seating arrangements such as a row or table to define the groups or create groups on your own. Instruct each group to…
Juneteenth Activity
June 19th marks the end of slavery with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Cincinnati's Juneteenth tradition began in 1988 as a neighborhood festival--attracting some 1500 participants to a neighborhood park. As it has grown, the annual Festival has...
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day celebrates all the selfless things that mothers traditionally do for their children. Mothers tend to be Available to those who depend on them. This Mother’s Day, find a way to be Available to Mom. Could you pick something that you can do every week rather...
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