The Daily Kindness Digest #1139
Kindness Quote
“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.”
J. K. Rowling
Act of Kindness
Have a neighbor you’ve been feuding with? Surprise them with a bouquet of flowers.
Positive Affirmation
Nothing is impossible. I’m motivated to do what people think is impossible.
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The Kindness Flash #45
This month’s theme: ACCOUNTABILITY – Successfully transforming effort into results.
Articles of the Month
25 Leadership Qualities: Essential Skills & Traits Great Leaders Have – What is leadership? Everyone is born with the unique, innate qualities that are the source of strength or skills. Leadership skills can be built, trained, and learned over time. Hone these qualities, and you can impact the lives around you.
Why Being Accountable is Important? – Nothing in life can be carried out to the fullest without accountability. It is the one ingredient to this process that glues all these steps together in order to make a new you come to fruition. Accountability means living in integrity, with all your thoughts, words, and actions are consistent with one another and in alignment.
The Power of Kindness with Orly Wahba – Manifesting kindness in the world begins with turning kindness upon ourselves. When Orly Wahba was a young teenager and faced a storm of family turmoil and misfortune, depression dragged her to a low point. She withdrew into herself and was forced to battle with her circumstances and her own emotions. But Orly came out of her experience as a changed person. Why? Listen Now >>
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”
Will Rogers
“You try, you fail. You try, you fail. The real failure is when you stop trying.”
Albert Einstein
“Most people give up just when they’re about to achieve success. They quit on the one-yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game, one foot from a winning touchdown”
Ross Perot
“The most important days of your life- The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
John Maxwell
Act of Kindness
Reach out to a friend, family member, colleague or mentor and offer them to become accountability buddies! Each of you will choose something you want to be sure to accomplish over the course of the next month or two. By becoming accountability buddies, you promise to check in a couple of times a week with one another to ensure that your buddy is taking strides towards their goal!
Question of the Month
Share an interesting way to hold yourself accountable to achieve a goal you set for yourself. Leave a comment below.
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Photo of the Month
How does this picture represent accountability? Share your thoughts!
Songs of the Month
This song encourages and inspires us to take responsibility to beat this pandemic.
An inspiring song that tells about the change that’s taking place when we believe in the power of responsibility.
Videos of the Month
Darren Hardy shares an inspirational story teaching us to always demand the very best of ourselves.
Charlie Johnson shares how he discovered the power of self-accountability and how to push forward no matter the obstacles.
Todd Adkins, Director of LifeWay Leadership, discusses the dial of accountability.
Books of the Month
No More Excuses!: The Five Accountabilities for Personal and Organizational Growth – Sam Silverstein – Whether you’re a business owner, a top executive, or a team leader, accountability starts with you and trickles down to everyone else. If you want to build an organization that achieves its goals and beats the competition it’s time for No More Excuses.
The Power of Personal Accountability: Achieve What Matters to You – Mark Samuel – Pay attention to what really matters to you. Find out where you spend your time and energy. Understand what works and what doesn’t and then use the simple strategies described in this book to change what doesn’t.
QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life – John G. Miller – The lack of personal accountability has resulted in an epidemic of blame, complaining, and procrastination. No organization-or individual-can achieve goals, compete in the marketplace, fulfill a vision, or develop people and teams without personal accountability.
I Just Want to Do It My Way! – Julia Cook – Share this story with children who have difficulty staying focused long enough to complete assignments or who insist they have a better way to do things.
What If Everybody Did That? – Ellen Javernick – What if everybody obeyed the rules so that the world would become a better place? Using humorous illustrations rendered in mixed media, these questions are answered in a child-friendly way and show the consequences of thoughtless behavior.
Respect and Take Care of Things – Cheri J. Meiners – This book encourages children to pick up after themselves, put things back where they belong, and ask permission to use things that don’t belong to them. It also teaches simple environmental awareness: respecting and taking care of the earth.
The Daily Kindness Digest #1138
Kindness Quote
“One cool judgment is worth a thousand hasty counsels.”
Woodrow Wilson
Act of Kindness
Be polite even when things aren’t going your way, even when you may be annoyed.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am polite. I go out of my way to make others feel welcome and included.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1137
Kindness Quote
“There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice.”
John Calvin
Act of Kindness
Invite a friend and plant a flower garden in a place that the entire neighborhood can enjoy.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember that I can always find a way to make my environment a positive one.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1136
Kindness Quote
“Encouragement is the fuel on which hope runs.”
Zig Ziglar
Act of Kindness
Cheer on a teammate! Why not remind one another that each person is a vital part of the team.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am encouraging. I may not believe in something, but I will always believe in someone.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1135
Kindness Quote
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”
Confucius
Act of Kindness
Invite someone on a virtual coffee break and talk about the good old days.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will make more time to spend with my family and friends instead of spending my time alone.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1134
Kindness Quote
“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.”
W. H. Auden
Act of Kindness
Drink more water. When you’re healthy and energetic it is much easier to be kind.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will make an effort to eat properly. A healthy me will be able to spread kindness more efficiently.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1133
Kindness Quote
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Act of Kindness
Invite someone shy to a virtual hang out with you and your friends. You may have more in common than you think.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will make an extra effort to let my guard down and be as friendly and approachable as possible.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1132
Kindness Quote
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
Henry Ford
Act of Kindness
Invite a coworker to join in on a group lunch while observing social distancing.
Positive Affirmation
Today I build connections and I recognize the power of coming together with other people.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1131
Kindness Quote
“Open your heart—open it wide; someone is standing outside.”
Mary Engelbreit
Act of Kindness
Offer a refreshment to a construction worker on a hot day.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am dependable. A shoulder for someone to lean on, a listening ear, an open heart and a true rock solid friend.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1130
Kindness Quote
“How beautiful a day can be, when kindness touches it.”
George Elliston
Act of Kindness
Next time you pass by a lemonade stand—stop! Buy a cup of lemonade and make some yummy noises. Let the kids know how delicious it is.
Positive Affirmation
Today I think kindness in words, deeds, and attitude.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1129
Kindness Quote
“The whole secret of the study of nature lies in learning how to use one’s eyes.”
George Sand
Act of Kindness
Adopt an attitude of gratitude for a day! Before biting into a juicy piece of fruit, take a moment. Look at the amazing creation you’re holding in your hand.
Positive Affirmation
Today I show gratitude through action. Being grateful isn’t just a feeling but a state of being.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1128
Kindness Quote
“By swallowing evil words unsaid, no one has ever harmed his stomach.”
Winston Churchill
Act of Kindness
Think before you post. Give a second glance to a Facebook status or social media post that could potentially upset others before you post it.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will leave kindness in all of my words, thoughts and actions. We often wonder where are all the kind people in the world, so today we will not wonder, we will simply be one.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1127
Kindness Quote
“Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey.”
Vera Nazarian
Act of Kindness
Scroll through the contact list on your phone. Call or text the first person it stops at. Perhaps there’s a reason you landed on their name.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will devote time to talk to someone. A simple phone call or a sweet text message is a great way to start!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1126
Kindness Quote
“The way you help heal the world is you start with your own family.”
Mother Teresa
Act of Kindness
Treat someone you live with to breakfast in bed.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am considerate. I do something nice for someone else.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1125
Kindness Quote
“Let loyalty and truth be paramount with you.”
Confucius
Act of Kindness
When faced with a choice, choose loyalty.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am loyal and I express my loyalty in word and deed.