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THOUGHT FOR THE DAYWEEK BEGINNING 22ND JANUARY 2018WELLBEING TASK OF THE WEEK: As yesterday was ‘National Hugging Day’, celebrate it by giving someone a hug every day this week.KEY WORDS FOR CONSIDERATION: EMOTION, MENTAL HEALTH, PURITY, COMPLIMENT, CONFIDENCEPRAYER TO BE REPEATED EACH DAY: Lord, help us to see the good in others and to make someone’s life better in some small way today. Amen.NATIONAL HUGGING DAYNational Hug Day?or?National Hugging Day?occurs on January 21 and is officially recognized by the?United States Copyright Office,?but is not a?public holiday. The purpose of the day is to help everyone show more emotion in public.?There is only one way you are supposed to celebrate the holiday, offer a?hug?to anyone and everyone you want. Whether you hug a family member or a stranger, the mental and physical health benefits are the same.What do you think the benefits are of giving someone a hug?National Handwriting Day – January 23NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAYNational Handwriting Day was started to re-introduce one’s self to a pen or pencil and a piece of paper. ?According to the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, it is a chance for all to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting.Do you think it is important to have good handwriting? How are you going to improve your own? Think about writing a letter to someone who would really appreciate it. Is it more valuable to receive a letter than a text?National Compliment Day – January 24NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAYWhat a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day or to give credit for a job well done! ?Give an extra compliment on National Compliment Day which is observed annually on January 24. ?A compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a child, or validate someone’s hard work. A compliment not only improves the receiver’s mood, but it also says something about the giver. It tells them you noticed. Whether we recognize someone’s achievement or their classic style, a compliment can go a long way.To give a great compliment, first be sincere. People have a way of knowing when we are fake. If you don’t mean it, it’s worse than getting a thoughtless birthday plimenting character versus a new haircut are different rewards. The first says you respect the person and the other tells them you paid attention.?Sometimes the receiver needs to hear one or the other, or both.Human beings like to be unique, original. Strive to compliment what makes a person stand out above the rest. Take the time to reflect on what you admire about the person.Why do you think that giving someone a compliment is beneficial to both the giver and the receiver? ................
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