For teachers, students, and social cause enthusiasts, each month of the year has many days besides holidays to celebrate. Below are your infographic guides to the days throughout the year dedicated to making a difference around you locally, in addition to globally. Check out what each month has to offer: January Causes Infographic: Check out our January Causes blog here. February Causes Infographic: Check out our February Causes blog here. March Causes Infographic: Check out our March Causes blog here. April Causes Infographic: Check out our April Causes blog here. May … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Lead a Simple Life
“Our life is frittered away by detail… simplify, simplify.” – Henry David Thoreau Happy birthday Henry David Thoreau! Today, July 12th, has been dubbed National Simplicity Day in your honor. Your advocacy for living a life of simplicity has inspired many and has led to the creation of National Simplicity Day. On this day, people are reminded to take a step back from their hectic daily schedule and start to simplify their lives. The call for people to welcome simple living with open arms will help people realize the important things in life and appreciate the small things in life. Henry … [Read more...]
7 Steps to Help You Forgive Someone
The saying goes to “forgive and forget”, but forgiveness can prove to be a major internal struggle for most people. So National Forgiveness Day is here to remind us about the power this practice can have on ourselves and others. The day’s aim is to help us show unconditional love and harbor no ill will towards those who have done you wrong. Lewis B. Smedes said it best with “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” In the spirit of National Forgiveness Day, we have put together a list of seven steps to help you forgive someone. Identify what … [Read more...]
April Causes to Celebrate this Month
April This month is rich with excellent opportunities to get more out of life! Celebrate the month by taking a chance on something, taking a walk to your favorite spot, encouraging a writer and youth in their studies, protecting the earth, and volunteering to help rebuild for families around the country! Don't pressure yourself to dive deep into all of these causes, but do scope them out to find out which aligns with your interests and passions. You may just get involved with a great organization where you can volunteer your time or even find your dream career! Check out what April has to … [Read more...]