This morning, while rushing with my granddaughter, I stepped into a full elevator. Everyone looked very serious, I wondered whether they were upset, although I couldn't know what everyone was feeling. With a beaming smile, I said, "Good morning, everyone!" They all answered in a chorus! 🤣 When we reached the ground floor, I added, "Have a blessed day, everyone." They responded again, and I noticed some smiles. As I left, I heard someone say, "Wow, that's so nice - who is that?"😊 It reminded of something I love doing back home: greeting people in supermarkets, reading all till operators' name badges and offering a kind, personal comment. I've missed those little exchanges. Today reminded me how much joy I find in acknowledging the people around me. A greeting can open a conversation. A smile can receive one in return. Today I proved: I AM someone who brings kindness into everyday encounters by noticing people and greeting them with warmth. Where could you share a little sunshine today? ☀

I AM becoming someone who lives room for experience that brings me peace, such as visiting places of interest, such as museums and aquariums, while building my coaching business.

You can begin before you feel completely confident. Choose one small step: open the document, ask the question, practice the skill or make the call. Give yourself room to learn as you go. I AM willing to take the next manageable step. What will yours be?

A gentle check-in: Have I eaten? Do I need some water? Would movement or rest feel helpful? How am I feeling emotionally? Choose one manageable act of care that responds to your needs today. I AM learning to listen to myself with kindness.

There is more to you than the roles you fulfil to others. Alongside your responsibilities, there are values, interests, dreams and qualities that make you uniquely you. What part of yourself would you like to reconnect with or make more room for?