Happy November! I can’t believe how quickly this year is flying by. It kind of scares me to be honest. In an effort to slow down and to appreciate the season of giving, I’m going to be doing a “30 Days of Giving Thanks” challenge. For each day in November, I’ll be doing one of the good deeds below. I’ll be sharing these deeds over on my Instagram stories, so be sure to follow me there.
These are all small things that aren’t hard to do, but I’m hoping the challenge brings me greater appreciation for the things I have and the people around me. If this list still seems like too much to tackle this month, consider two or three things from the list to implement yourself.
Let’s spread some gratitude this November!
Xx, Kelsey
30 DAYS OF GIVING THANKS
- Smile at a stranger
- Leave a hidden note of appreciation
- Take a shorter shower
- Buy a small gift to show someone you appreciate them
- Treat a friend to coffee
- Text someone you haven’t spoken to in a while
- Pick up a piece of trash
- Send a thank you card to someone who won’t expect it
- Turn your thermostat down a few degrees
- Call someone you haven’t spoken to in a while
- Buy yourself a treat. You deserve to be thanked too!
- Leave a thoughtful and positive comment for someone on social media
- Donate $5 to a cause
- Unplug anything you’re not currently using in your home
- Go all day without complaining
- Donate two pieces of old clothing to Goodwill
- Have a “no phones allowed” dinner
- Compliment a stranger
- Bring a sweet treat to the office
- Take a walk outside and appreciate what’s around you
- Answer the phone in a cheerful voice
- Write a list of 10 things you’re grateful for
- Recycle whatever paper, plastic and glass items possible
- Leave your waiter an extra big tip (or a tip at all in the Netherlands)
- Hold the door open for someone
- Let someone cut you in line
- Go plastic free for the day
- Tell someone something you appreciate about them
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator
- Take a moment to do something good for yourself
