“It’s time to spread joy” is one of my favorite go-to concepts in the workplace.
It’s a reminder I started years ago (no doubt borrowing the idea from some brilliant person.) to ensure we were all aware of how the days can go by without recognizing those around us who are shining brightly during the day to day grind. On a routine basis, sending out a friendly reminder for everyone to take a few minutes to reach out, thank, or otherwise acknowledge at least 3 people is all it takes to seriously elevate the world around you.
It occurred to me, that I haven’t done it lately, and that this can be done really as a solo act. I think I’ll put a reminder in my phone to do just this every week or two. It is a basic human need to want to achieve purpose. For someone to take a moment to throw a virtual “confetti” parade by sharing a few kind words on someone’s behalf is a game changer not only for them but for the energy it provides you and the environment.
In this busy season, I hope that JOY is spread all around our communities, in homes, work places, and everywhere you find yourself.
Great reminder of something so basic yet so needed.
I miss you so much! I hope you are having a ball on your winter outing! You are loved!
You might enjoy a very interesting recent comment by Bill Self about his KU basketball players. In that highly competitive sport full of emotional intensity, he implored his players to play with more “joy”. Joy is an unusual word to hear from a collegiate athletic coach. But he stressed how important it was for them to play with joy and then confidence. A rather interesting side light to your blog.
WOW! I so love that. It’s a part of life that I need to focus on more and try to get my teams too!