Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Friendly February 2022

The Friendly February 2022 calendar from the folks at Action for Happiness has daily actions to help us be kind to each other.  (Click on calendar to enlarge it.)  The AfH people say:

"We need each other more than ever right now!  This month let's focus on reaching out to connect with others and doing our best to be a good friend.  Our acts of kindness and connection ripple out and impact so many more people than we realize — and they also boost our own happy hormones, too!  In stressful times people around us may be feeling the strain, so let's try to keep calm, take time to listen, and show compassion."

Feb. 1 ~ Send a message to let someone know you're thinking of them.
Feb. 2 ~ Ask a friend how they have been feeling recently.
Feb. 3 ~ Do an act of kindness to make life easier for someone.
Feb. 4 ~ Organize a virtual "tea break" with a colleague or friend.
Feb. 5 ~ Make time to have a friendly chat with a neighbor.
Feb. 6 ~ Get back in touch with an old friend you haven't seen for a while.
Feb. 7 ~ Show an active interest by asking questions when talking to others.
Feb. 8 ~ Share what you're feeling with someone you really trust.
Feb. 9 ~ Thank someone and tell them how they made a difference for you.
Feb. 10 ~ Look for good in others, particularly when you feel frustrated with them.
Feb. 11 ~ Send an encouraging note to someone who needs a boost.
Feb. 12 ~ Focus on being kind, rather than being right.
Feb. 13 ~ Smile at the people you see and brighten their day.
Feb. 14 ~ Tell a loved one or friend why they are special to you.
Feb. 15 ~ Support a local business with a positive online review or friendly message.
Feb. 16 ~ Check in on someone who may be struggling and offer to help.
Feb. 17 ~ Appreciate the good qualities of someone in your life.
Feb. 18 ~ Respond kindly to everyone you talk to today, including yourself.
Feb. 19 ~ Share something you find inspiring, helpful, or amusing.
Feb. 20 ~ Make a plan to connect with others and do something fun.
Feb. 21 ~ Really listen to what people say, without judging them.
Feb. 22 ~ Give sincere compliments to people you talk to today.
Feb. 23 ~ Be gentle with someone who you feel inclined to criticize.
Feb. 24 ~ Tell a loved one about the strengths that you see in them.
Feb. 25 ~ Thank three people you feel grateful to, and tell them why.
Feb. 26 ~ Make uninterrupted time for your loved ones.
Feb. 27 ~ Call a friend to catch up, and really listen to them.
Feb. 28 ~ Give positive comments to as many people as possible today.

1 comment:

Helen's Book Blog said...

Friendly is a great theme for February! I have been doing a lot of reaching out to people lately and it feels really good.