BETTER TOGETHER

Someone once said, "Shared joy is double joy, and shared sorrow is half sorrow."  And I'm sure you've found it to be true if you've ever shared either of those emotions. But why is it true? One reason might be that we were made to function best as part of a community. Going it alone is like going without food; we can do it for a while, but not forever. It's not a weakness, it's a source of strength. The simple helps this week will make us stronger and better together, because shared joy is double joy.

- You can reference Simple Help using "@gohelpsomebody" on FB, Twitter or Instagram.

- Add the hashtag "#simplehelp" to any related post on social media. Use it, and the whole tribe of helpers can easily see ways we are making a difference!

For the week of October 19 - October 23

Actions: The Simple Helps to remember

• Monday - Tell a parent what you appreciate about the way they parent.
• Tuesday - Surprise someone with a flower or their favorite snack.
• Wednesday - Write an uplifting message on a sticky note and put it on someone’s mirror.
• Thursday - Ask a student to tell you something they like about school this year.
• Friday - Play Freerice  (Fun for ages 8 to 88. This online game is part of the UN World Food Programme. Ten grains of rice are donated to people in need each time you answer a question. )

Be awesome. Make someone's day. Share this with your friends. Join the rest of us this week and go help somebody! To see each day’s Simple.Help in your Facebook feed Monday through Friday click here and hit “LIKE” or follow Simple.Help on Instagram

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