December 3rd marks International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). Since 1945, the United Nations (UN) has been committed to creating “inclusive, accessible and sustainable societies and communities.” The UN strives to keep this an active part of their policies and practices. In 1948 the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in an effort to further their goals. In … [Read more...]
National Day of Giving
The National Day of Giving, also known as “Giving Tuesday” is a day that encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can. It presents nonprofit organizations with the chance to raise even more money than they would on an average day of giving. Because of this, many organizations create special end-of-year campaigns to participate in this day of … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Lori Merdes
I am thankful to have been granted another year to practice gratitude. Hopefully - with LOTS more practice - I'll eventually get it right. ~ Lori Practicing Gratitude As Jon Kabat-Zinn says, “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” Saying thank you, holding the door for someone, these little moments can change the tone of your whole day. One of the most … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Josiah Nash
I am grateful for my friends, family, and colleagues and the support they have provided me over the last year. - Josiah Practicing Gratitude We hear it all the time: the importance of being grateful, or showing gratitude. For some people, these words elicit an eye roll or a blank stare (at best). Sure, we know that gratitude is important in an abstract sort of way—but it … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Monica Fields
I am grateful for the opportunities, struggles and experiences in my life. I am grateful for the chance to learn from them. ~ Monica Practicing Gratitude Robert Emmons, psychology professor and gratitude researcher at the University of California, Davis, explains that there are two key components of practicing gratitude: We affirm the good things we’ve receivedWe … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Kate Turner
I am thankful to have a job I enjoy and the continued health of my family. ~ Kate Practicing Gratitude Practicing gratitude can be a game-changer: it has far reaching effects, from improving our mental health to boosting our relationships with others. Living your life with gratitude helps you notice the little wins—like the bus showing up right on time, a stranger holding the door … [Read more...]
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