The Weekly - June 30, 2020

I was driving in my car this week and it was a rare moment where I must have been driving by myself because something was said on the radio and I was actually able to hear it. A small statement made a profound impact on me and I am hoping that maybe it is just what you need to hear in this moment as well. Apparently a recent study showed that it is not possible to feel stressed and thankful at the same time. Let that marinate in your brain for a moment.

How many times in our daily lives do we choose to dwell and stress over so many tiny details? So this week I am going to make a conscience effort to speak out loud things that I am most thankful for when I am starting to completely stress out. I challenge you to also take the same challenge and see how it positively impacts your thinking and outlook on life. 

If you have small children make a game out of it. It is never too soon to start cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Teenagers also could benefit from positive thinking, so really the entire family can get involved!  

I will post on Facebook later in the week on how the challenge is going in my own home. Follow us at @mackidannarbor to join in on the challenge and share with us your heart change from stress to thanks!

Hugs,

Nicole

Weekly resources to Find Your Family Fun®:

• Stay cool with these at-home water activities!
• Read this before heading to Fuller Park Pool!
• Still time to sign up for the YMCA's Safety Around Water (SAW) in a box!

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