SELF CARE SUNDAYS: HYDRATE
Taking better care of ourselves results into being able to help others on a deeper level. And what better way to take care of ourselves on a warm Sunday afternoon than remembering to keep hydrated! A simple self care suggestion for your holiday weekend....
IF YOU THINK YOU ARE TOO SMALL
"If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito." – Betty Reese
TAKE ACTION TUESDAYS: PLANT SOME WILDFLOWERS
This Take Action Tuesday tip is a quick and easy one if you have a patch of dirt or an empty pot! Wildflower seeds can be purchased locally or online and they don't take much maintenance at all. Planting even a small patch can help, so sprinkle some seeds outside or...
SELF CARE SUNDAYS: WRITE A GRATITUDE LIST
For today's Self Care Sunday we are focusing on gratitude. Even when we're feeling stressed or things are falling down around us, it's still possible to find something to be grateful for. And the more gratitude we feel, the better we feel. And the better we feel, the...
HOW WONDERFUL IT IS…
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." – Anne Frank
DON’T GET SUCKED INTO SOMEONE ELSE’S ‘WHY’
If you haven't watched Simon Sinek's "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" Ted Talk, then you need to. In it, he outlines why consumers buy – and (spoiler alert) it's not about the 'What' or the 'How', it's about the 'Why'. And much like our decisions to purchase things,...
TAKE ACTION TUESDAYS: START A CHRISTMAS GIFT JAR
Okay, talking about Christmas in May might seem a little strange, but hear me out! This Take Action Tuesday idea is one that you'll want to start today in order to be ready for the holidays. And it's super simple. All you need is a jar -- nothing fancy, although...
SELF CARE SUNDAYS: DO SOME GARDENING
Much like putting your own oxygen mask on first before helping those around you, self care is a vital part of being able to give back at your fullest potential. It's easy to slip into the routine of giving all you've got, but it can lead to burnout in the blink of an...
SAVE THE PLANET SATURDAYS: ROASTED CHICKPEAS
The smallest efforts can add up to have the biggest impact, and that's why I'm sharing this new series with you – Save the Planet Saturdays! So many people I know care about our planet and want to take steps to lessen their negative impact. Well, it turns out that...
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, 'I'm possible!'" – Audrey Hepburn
The Cost of Not Being Able to Help
If you're following along with us at The Giving Back Society, then it's pretty safe to assume that you like to give back. To make a difference. To make the world a better place, whether in small ways or with big impact. And that's awesome! But, like many of us, you...
Take Action Tuesdays
With all of the things going on right now, there's been so much stress and overwhelm for many of us. New schedules, health scares and overall uncertainty are a part of our lives on a regular basis. So, how do we still make the time for the things we care about (like...
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS APPRECIATION DAY
In honor of National Wildlife Rehabilitators Appreciation Day, I'm re-posting our Guide to Making a Difference for Wildlife Rehabilitation. Download the pdf here and help those who are helping our wildlife!
EVERY GREAT DREAM…
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." – Harriet Tubman
WORDS AND IDEAS
"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." – Robin Williams
NEW LONDON HOMELESS HOSPITALITY CENTER TOUR
Those of you following The Giving Back Society on Facebook have already had a sneak peek of my reaction to this week's event because I was so inspired that I jumped on a FB live afterwards and shared my thoughts. But, there was so much more to the story and I'm...
HELPING BIRDS IN WINTER
Last night I went to a presentation about how to help backyard birds in the winter. To be honest, it sounded interesting to me, but I didn't realize how much of a call to action is actually needed for our feathered friends. The presentation, which was hosted by Wild...
#FREEMINNIE
I've had a favorite quote by Margaret Mead for awhile now: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” But, last week I feel that I truly saw it in action for the first time. In an...
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
– Harriet Tubman
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