Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday, I hope your November is going smoothly and you are embracing a pause, perhaps, before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. I always tend to enjoy the weeks between Halloween and Thanksgiving, it’s just enough time to catch your breath before a new holiday is upon us.
Christmas Lights in November? Yes, please!
Here’s what we have looked at so far this year!
In January we chatted about Things We Outsource Without Regret
In February, we talked aboutWays We Are Turning Into Our Parents.
In March, we shared about Favorite Family Vacations
In April, we talked all about The Hardest Things We Have Done.
In May, the topic was all about Making Couple Friends
In June we talked about Things We Are Making More Time For
In July, we chatted about Our Summer Selves and How It’s Different.
In August, the topic was about about The Things We Miss
In September, the topic was Free Things That Brings Us Joy
In October, we talked all about What Things We Have Outgrown
This month’s topic is all about ways we show up for others. I love this topic because it is one of my favorite ways to give back to my people.
Here’s some ways that I love on my people:
Shoot them a text. Whether it's checking in, they have a big day coming up, or they need a boost in morale. A simple text can make all the difference.
Being present when you’re with them. It can be so hard to get distracted by life, phones, tv, etc. When I am with my people, I really try to give them my full attention. That means phones down, eye contact, listening, and just being there. It means more than you know.
Consistent check-ins. It doesn’t have to be every day, week or even month, but showing up for your people means knowing what’s going on in their lives. One of my closest friends and I have a monthly facetime or phone call date. If we have to move it, it’s only for a few days, but consistency holds us accountable and keeps us in the loop of what’s going on in each other's lives.
Thoughtful gifts. You know your people well, so when it comes to gift giving, it doesn’t have to be expensive or extravagant, but thoughtfulness is important. A plate of cookies may mean more than a throw blanket. A gas gift card could go further than dinner to a nice restaurant. I am also a big fan of handmade gifts or even experiences. You don’t have to go over the top for the people in your lives.
Be there or give them space during the tough times. When people in our lives go through rough moments, we may want to be there for them, but sometimes they may need space or time. See what they need and go from there. Maybe what they need is someone to bring over dinner, or carpool their kids, or even just go for walk with them. Find what they need, even if it’s not what you think they need and take their direction.
I think showing up for your people is an incredible act of service and love. I try to show up for my people in the good and bad moments and sometimes I question if I am doing it right. One thing I do know is that if the effort is there, that’s what matters.
How do you show up for your people in the good and bad moments?
Let me know in the comments below!
Happy Wednesday and I’ll see you back here on Friday for a round up of favorite things!
