Everyone has a story to tell, so why not tell yours today. March 14th is “National Write Your Story Day” and today’s challenge is to write your story. You may think that you have nothing to say, or your life just isn’t interesting; however, you would be surprised once you put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard what might happen.
When you hear the word “leadership” what is the first thing that comes to mind? The President, a CEO, a coach? Actually, anyone can be a leader—everyone has the capability to influence others—you do not need to have a title or label—just the ability to be a positive force of change.
Who would have thought this little newsletter would survive 25 years and still be going strong? The year was 1997, the average cost of a new house was $124,100.00, the average cost of a new car was $16,900.00, the cost of gas per gallon was $1.22, and the average income per year was $37,006.00. A lot has changed in 25 years, but one constant in the Freeman/Lozier Library is the newsletter. So, let’s take a closer look at the newsletter More Than Books.
Every November, “National Inspirational Role Models Month” recognizes and acknowledges those that inspire, guide, and teach you to be the best you can be. Their positive outlook influences your everyday activities, motivates you to succeed, and encourages you to persevere. This could be a friend, an employer, teacher, activist, celebrity, or clergy. Regardless of who it is, there is a reason why you look up to them. Perhaps, it is because you want to emulate them, or just because you respect what they stand for. Nevertheless, they inspire you to make a difference in your life and possibly others.
Who Loves Lucy?
This blogger loves Lucy! Really, who doesn’t? The “I Love Lucy” show is one of the all-time greatest sitcoms making its debut on October 15, 1951. While it only lasted six seasons, four of those seasons it was the most-watched show in the United States. Today, we honor the show that has been nominated for 21 Emmy Awards and won five times.
Women play an important role and bring a variety of skills to the business world. They set examples for aspiring females hoping to become leaders and professionals within small businesses and corporate leadership. “American Business Women’s Day” celebrated every year on September 22nd, recognizes the accomplishments of those women who have inspired generation after generation of businesswomen. Continue reading
Are you familiar with the term coworking? Do you really know what a coworker is? On August 9th, “International Coworking Day” is celebrated around the world. It started in 1995 when hackers in Berlin, Germany wanted to find a space where they could share thoughts and information. However, it was not until 2005 when “coworking” really took off after Brad Neuberg, a software engineer, blogged about inviting creators to gather together as a community. In 2010, Tony Bacigalupo, New Work City cofounder, posted his own blog recognizing Brad Neuberg and declared August 9th to be the official Coworking Day.
Each year on July 5th, National Workaholics Day, is a day to reflect on your “work” and “play” balance. This unofficial holiday encourages workaholics to contemplate their future and make any lifestyle changes that can improve their health by finding that there are more important things than work. If you consider yourself a workaholic, National Workaholics Day is a day to take a step back, refocus, and calm down.
Social media has become a way to meet new people and connect with friends, family, co-workers, and acquaintances. Sounds like a great idea, right? Well, with controversies surrounding fake news, data breaches, mental health impact, and hate speech, maybe it is not such a good idea. On June 30, 2010, “World Social Media Day” was born. Its intent was to recognize social media’s impact on global communication and to celebrate it since almost everyone uses social media in one way or another.
Every year on May 1st “Law Day” is celebrated for the role law plays in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. It asks Americans to focus on every American’s rights as laid out in the fundamental documents of American democracy—the Declaration of Independence and the federal Constitution. The theme for 2022 is “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” Topics to consider that may be addressed on this day include constitutional change in the United States, social movements that lead to change, and shifts in U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence.