// Happy New Year Friends -

Who is working on their New Year’s resolutions?

Making promises to ourselves can feel like we are starting off the year in an Instapot, too much pressure! What happens when we forget to release the pressure valve on our steaming pot of change? We end up scraping disappointment off the walls for weeks!

This year, let’s make things simple. Let’s make a shortlist of items that “need definition.” Here are three areas I want to define in 2020:

1) Bake Great Bread.

2) Don’t Hurry.

3) Be Kind.

Today, I’m tackling “Be Kind,” and I found a great resource to help me rise to my goal. When I am stumped on how to jump into a problem, I look to the internet and I found a great resource from all places FTD.

FTD has created 3 “New Year, New Me” kindness calendars that are versatile for every month of the year.

Here are their thoughts on New Year Definitions…

The New Year brings a breath of fresh air, new opportunities, and a chance to examine your environment to see if what surrounds you is positive or negative. Whether you see an opportunity to help a friend or contribute to an organization you love, a little scheduling can make a big difference in remembering to pay it forward. Whatever your goals are for the New Year, there are always opportunities to lift others on your way to personal success. By spreading kindness you are more likely to inspire others as well as receive a little love in return.

Each calendar offers different objectives geared at spreading kindness in your free time, at the office, and within your community. These simple reminders will inspire you to be kinder wherever life takes you!

They’ve also provided kindness challenges for you to try!

Try these 5 challenges to bring more prosperity into your life one kind act at a time.

Give Back to Family and Friends

Did you know that showing kindness attracts positivity into your life? Keep track of loving those closest to you with a daily reminder from the printable calendar below.

Pick Up a New Skill

Learning is a great way to stay sharp and add some fun to your life! Challenge a friend to pick up a new skill or hobby with you to enhance your creativity and create a memory together.

Show Gratitude to Colleagues and Inspiring People

Work can be a large part of your life and you never know how showing random acts of kindness can positively impact someone’s day. Let your resolution inspire others to pay it forward as well!

Invest in Yourself

Putting yourself first can be one of the most beneficial resolutions you can make. Show yourself some love by expanding your skills or knowledge, caring for your body and fitness goals, or simply cultivating your mental and emotional health.

Pay It Forward to Your Community

Give up some of your time and give back to your community. If you love an organization, spend some extra free time signing up for volunteer opportunities or taking on leadership positions.

Enter the New Year spreading kindness and thinking of others - whether it be towards your family, community or colleagues! Use a “New Year, New Me” mindset to spread compassion and kindness to everyone including yourself!