Greetings!

Two weeks ago I was in the drive-thru line at the nearest coffee chain on my way to work. It was busy and I was exhausted. The baby woke up earlier than usual, which messed up my morning routine, and it was two days before holiday break. I was growing really impatient…wondering what was taking so long? It was finally my turn to pay and the cashier said it had already been taken care of. INSTANT MOOD BOOST. I, in turn, continued to pay it forward and drove to work. My morning mood changed so quickly. Something so simple and so kind can really turn things around. Whoever you are: thank you. 

Fast forward to today: I hope your 2019 is off to a great start. Are your resolutions in place? I like resolutions; however, they are HARD! 

I always kick off the New Year swearing to live a little healthier. You know, eat cleaner and attend the gym….THAT resolution. This year with a new baby at home and working full-time, I know my typical resolution is floating back in 2018. This year I am striving to do something more soul-fulfilling: complete one small act of kindness a week. 

I don’t have as much time on my hands as I used to. I’d actually love to spend more time in the gym and prepping healthier meals this new year, but I know that’s  not realistic for me. 

One small act of kindness a week is something I know I can achieve.

Have you ever paid for someone’s Drive thru order? Have you ever complimented a stranger? Have you ever let someone skip ahead of you in line at the grocery store? How did it make you feel? These little things mean a lot to me and make my spirit feel good. I resolve to do more of this is 2019. 

I just learned my local coffee shop (Greenbean Coffee House, for locals) offers suspended coffee. A suspended coffee is the advance purchase of a coffee for someone who may come in and need one with no questions asked. I LOVE this. Check out your local coffee shop (pizza shops, too) and see if they do this. If not, it doesn’t hurt to ask. 

A busy mom, struggling college student, a new empty nester, whose day could you turn around? 

I’ve compiled a list of small acts to hold myself accountable in 2019. Are you with me? 

Until next time,

Sarah