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A Year of Giving- Resolutions 2010
I have been sitting here thinking about my New Year's resolution for 2010...I hate making them and sometimes feel like the ones I come up with are broken before they start. So- this year I am making it a point to go beyond a resolution to benefit me and create resolutions throughout the year that will give to others...here is the list I came up with...
Join in January: The month to join a worthy cause (the WWF, Sierra Club, 29 Gifts, etc.) Ensure the proceeds go to the cause the most and/or volunteer witht he organization!
Feed them February: Volunteer at a soup kitchen or donate food items to a local charity to feed the hungry.
Making March: Everyone has a talent. This month make something to give to others (baked goods, paintings, poetry...)whatever your talent- make it and give it to someone unsuspecting.
Awareness in April: The gift of awareness is inspiring. I love the causes each month here at 29 gifts because it opens my eyes to the people who need our help (example Cause+Response). This month make it your mission to become aware and support a cause new to you, then give that gift to others.
Make Space in May: Spring Cleaning anyone? Make room and give to others through the cleansing of your space.
Joy to the World in June: In summer we can get outdoors and give back to the earth. Volunteer to clean-up a highway, plant a tree, or hit the trails for clean-up. Bring joy to the earth!
Jars in July: Jars are a great way to give (and recycle!). Fill some empty jars with something someone needs (food, beads, bathroom supplies, coins, etc) then decorate them and give them away. Make them personal or make them random. I will be making one filled with the reasons I love my mother (an idea another giver had) and giving that to her as a suprise!
Ask in August: Ask one person to join the 29 Gifts movement and then ask them to ask someone they know.
Service in September: A great month to get out there and volunteer, donate, give...pick a way to serve your community.
Ouch- October! What better month to give blood than this one?
November Name Needs: When the weather starts to darken and the gloomy weather is upon us some people fall into a slump and need some extra cheer to pick them up. Name at least three people who need an extra lift and send them flowers, a card, a note, a smile...whatever you can give that may change a gloomy mood.
Daring December: The end of a year of conscious giving means going out with a bang! I dare you to give like you have never given before. Look back at the year. Now- go above and beyond any giving you have done. Start the 29 days again...just go crazy!
This is it! Anyone want to join in? I thought it was fun to make up fun names each month...maybe even create a calendar for yourself.
Happy Giving!
Here is a link to upload the calendar I created to go with this idea...in case you missed it on my addition...
Join in January: The month to join a worthy cause (the WWF, Sierra Club, 29 Gifts, etc.) Ensure the proceeds go to the cause the most and/or volunteer witht he organization!
Feed them February: Volunteer at a soup kitchen or donate food items to a local charity to feed the hungry.
Making March: Everyone has a talent. This month make something to give to others (baked goods, paintings, poetry...)whatever your talent- make it and give it to someone unsuspecting.
Awareness in April: The gift of awareness is inspiring. I love the causes each month here at 29 gifts because it opens my eyes to the people who need our help (example Cause+Response). This month make it your mission to become aware and support a cause new to you, then give that gift to others.
Make Space in May: Spring Cleaning anyone? Make room and give to others through the cleansing of your space.
Joy to the World in June: In summer we can get outdoors and give back to the earth. Volunteer to clean-up a highway, plant a tree, or hit the trails for clean-up. Bring joy to the earth!
Jars in July: Jars are a great way to give (and recycle!). Fill some empty jars with something someone needs (food, beads, bathroom supplies, coins, etc) then decorate them and give them away. Make them personal or make them random. I will be making one filled with the reasons I love my mother (an idea another giver had) and giving that to her as a suprise!
Ask in August: Ask one person to join the 29 Gifts movement and then ask them to ask someone they know.
Service in September: A great month to get out there and volunteer, donate, give...pick a way to serve your community.
Ouch- October! What better month to give blood than this one?
November Name Needs: When the weather starts to darken and the gloomy weather is upon us some people fall into a slump and need some extra cheer to pick them up. Name at least three people who need an extra lift and send them flowers, a card, a note, a smile...whatever you can give that may change a gloomy mood.
Daring December: The end of a year of conscious giving means going out with a bang! I dare you to give like you have never given before. Look back at the year. Now- go above and beyond any giving you have done. Start the 29 days again...just go crazy!
This is it! Anyone want to join in? I thought it was fun to make up fun names each month...maybe even create a calendar for yourself.
Happy Giving!
Here is a link to upload the calendar I created to go with this idea...in case you missed it on my addition...
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Permalink Reply by The Flamingo Room on -
This is great, Sherrie!
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Permalink Reply by Mary Johnson on -
I love this, Sherrie! I started a group on 29Gifts called Gifting Outside the Box. In 2009, members took turns challenging the group to incorporate a given word into their giving that week. We decided for December to do a monthly give and focus on lighting up someone's life during the month.
I love your idea of using the first letter of each month to form a challenge. Very creative. How about joining our group? Anyone else reading this is welcome, too. I'm going to recommend to the GOTB group that we follow your lead for 2010. Thanks!
Happy Giving,
Mary
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Permalink Reply by Sherrie33 on -
Mary-I would love to join your group! Combined forces makes us stronger!!!! 2010 will be a great year of giving!
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Permalink Reply by genuine, wwt, welcomer on -
I love this!!
Great list to kick off the new year.
And maybe I will join in ...
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Permalink Reply by Dawn wwt on -
what a great idea, Sherrie! you obviously put a lot of thought into this. i really like the concept of making resolutions that focus on doing our part to better our world. Hugs, Dawn
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Permalink Reply by Carla Sofia on -
This is awesome Sherrie! I love how every month their is a different intention, and it's all positive. This must have taken quite some time to come up with, great job:)
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Permalink Reply by Deb~ Community Manager on -
Can I join Sherrie? I love this idea. What a wonderful thing to do..
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Permalink Reply by Meg Gallagher on -
I LOVE this idea! Thanks for sharing it. I plan to make a list like this (or maybe 'borrow' yours). What an awesome and fun way to ensure that our resolutions don't just taper off and get forgotten by mid-January...way to go!! :-)
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Permalink Reply by Kendra on -
Sherri, this is fantastic and fun - way to go! Mary, would love to join GOTB with you, Sherri, Deb J. and the crew.
Best and Happy New Year to all,
Kendra
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Permalink Reply by Sherrie33 on
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Hello Everyone!
I have created a calendar that works with this idea! It has a small summary of each month's goal on each month and box to check off when you have completed the goal...you could always add your own personal touches of course. I kept it to one page to be more "green". I thought it nice to have to hang about for a reminder. If you have any ideas on how to make it more user friendly let me know! - Attachments:
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Permalink Reply by christyhuisjen on -
Your calendar is so nice and easy to reference! I'm printing it off :)
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Permalink Reply by karon sartore-frantz on
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I am all in!!! This is a fantastic way to start and follow through on an awareness of giving. Thanks so much for taking the time to think this through!!! May your 2010 be filled with Peace. K
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