As the holidays approach and families gather, spend time to give thanks to the people you love the most. The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up with family and grow relationships with friends. However, it is important to keep in mind that the holiday season is also a time where some families face an extreme struggle to make ends meet. Without knowing what a family could be going through or what challenges they are facing, spend some extra time this year making everyone that you come across feel like they’re apart of your family. Doing this will help grow your relationship with that individual, but you also might impact this person to do the same onto others. That being said, nothing tangible has to be exchanged for a gift to be given. A smile while opening the door for someone or a compliment given can have the same impact on somebody as a new necklace or a purse.
Ultimately, the theme of the holiday season is to give and spread joy. You never know what impact you could have on others, so showing empathy and gratitude to those around could change someone’s outlook on their current situation.
Challenge:
Perform one small act of kindness each day for 30 days straight. If you miss a day, you must restart! Try it with your friends and family to create a fun way to bond during the holidays.
