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May 2022

by Maria Gracia Join our newsletter to be notified when the newest Organizing and Life Challenges are available. For the month of May, my 5 Organizing and Life Challenges are focused on Uplifting Yourself and Others. When we do this for ourselves and for others, we allow our minds to “focus on the good.” And I think you’ll agree…the more good we have in this world, the better. Ready, set, go! Challenges for Uplifting Yourself and Others ___ Focus on what you DID do: So often, we look at our long list of TO DOs and focus on what did not get done. For this month, I challenge you to focus on what DID get done, and to celebrate those accomplishments. ___ Make others feel important: It’s easy to be distracted these days, but that distraction can sometimes fracture relationships when the other person is feeling neglected or ignored. When someone is talking, listen. This month, commit to truly listen. Silence your phone. Turn off the TV. Give that person your full, undivided attention. ___ Do something just for you: We often do things for our kids, our spouses, our parents, our boss, etc. This month, be sure you’re doing something that’s just for you. Maybe get a new haircut, or take an art class, or go see a movie in the theater by yourself. Doing so isn’t selfish. It’s self- care. ___ Look for the good and give them a “shout out”: People are always doing nice things in this world. Don’t be so busy that these good deeds go unnoticed. Catch them doing something right, like speaking nicely to the grocery cashier or bringing in treats for the office break room. Let them know that you did take notice and how much you appreciate those actions/attributes. ___ Be sunny: No matter the weather or the challenges that may be present, try to always be a sunny person…someone who looks on the bright side and shares that positive, helpful, compassionate energy with others. Back to Organizing and Life Challenges Index