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Earlier this year, my sister gifted me a small book of words. (This one to be exact!) It was during a rough time when I needed some inspiration, some daily positivity to lift my spirits.
At first glance it didn’t look like much but upon opening its pages, I found a world of positivity, motivation,m and general good will. Every page was featured a bright piece of artwork, unique in its own way, with a quote or words of encouragement woven throughout.
I planned on reading one per day to add a little extra dose of positivity or referring to my favorites when down, but as I turned the pages I couldn’t help but indulge in the magic of this book all at once. I read it cover to cover.
Then I had a thought…”I can’t be the only one who could use a little more positivity in their day…a little daily dose of good!”. That’s when my #DailyDoseofGood project on Instagram started. I’ve seen people do those daily picture challenges or the #100DaysofHappy things, but I decided to create my own little series. I committed myself to sharing once sentiment from the book everyday with my online community. I always find it hard to follow through with social media challenges, but I was convinced that the importance of this was beyond me and that it deserved my full attention.
I can happily report I posted every single day for 198 days consecutively. I stuck to it and I couldn’t be more happy with everything I’ve gotten out of it. Honestly, I didn’t think it would have the impact that it did, but judging from the response of all of you the project was true to its name and did a lot of good.
You would not believe the amount of emails, tweets, comments, and even heart-felt letters I got from people who said they were touched by my daily sharing. A lot of things like “needed this today” or “this came into my life right when I needed it”.
However, even greater than the response I received from the community, was the impact this little project had on ME. I pride myself on staying positive, motivating others, and always being helpful when I can. But I have to admit, sometimes it’s hard. Sometimes I get so caught up in my head, my own struggles, or frivolous things that shouldn’t take so much of my attention, that a forget to just STOP, breathe, and recenter myself in the present moment.
This daily practice really helped with that. No matter what was going on in my day, what was on my mind, or what things made their way on to my to-do list, I took the time to get the #DailyDoseOfGood picture up. Taking that small moment to read over the day’s sentiment, think about it, and share my thoughts with all of you, helped me to apply its message in my own life and really embrace it in a deeper way than I would have ever done otherwise.
I became more reflective. I became more open to new ways of thinking. I gained insight on how words…simply sharing small words on a screen…can really make a difference for those reading them.
I’ve always believed in the power of words and small gestures, but seeing it in action on a daily basis is really miraculous. Now that the series is over (I’ve shared every picture from the book!), I thought it would be nice to revisit some of my favorites from the past 198 days…
A photo posted by Kaila Proulx (@healthyhelper) on
Today’s final post is especially pertinent to what I plan to do moving forward…
As I acknowledge the end of this series, I want to also announce the end of the Lend a {Healthy} Hand Project (click the link if you have no idea what I am talking about!). I posted weekly roundups of #HealthyHelp (small acts of kindness) that you all submitted as well as good Samaritan stories from around the world for over 90 weeks, but I think it’s time to bring it to a close. It’s been a while since I’ve done one of those posts and sadly the community has seemed to have lost interest. A disheartening thought since our world can use all the good it can get.
The way I see it though, the culmination of these two Healthy Helper projects does not signal an end, but a new beginning. Just because I won’t be formally doing Lend a {Healthy} Hand anymore or #DailyDoseofGood posts anymore doesn’t mean I am giving up my commitment to helping others, making a difference, and spreading positivity. It’s something I do in my everyday life and it will certainly continue on the blog as well. I am not sure what form it will take yet, but I plan weaving it in wherever I see fit!
In fact, I already have my first project in the works! Starting with my revival of the #ChangeOurFitspo project in the new year. I mentioned that new endeavor here and have already received some submissions…but I would LOVE to get some more. I want to make this round of the #ChangeOurFitspo project even bigger and more impactful than the first! Let’s make this message GO VIRAL, friends. So please, take a fitspo picture you especially dislike, edit its message, and send it to me to be featured in my post! Feel free to submit as many as you want…the more the merrier and the more meaningful!
If you have any questions, PLEASE reach out! And even if you don’t want to submit yourself, you can help the movement by sharing this post.
Thank you for all your support as always! I am so proud of and thankful for the community we’ve created here!
Did you follow the #DailyDoseofGood series?
Have you ever done an Instagram photo challenge successfully?
What’s one thing you did for someone else recently?
Three quick things to share before I go…
-The winner of my Raaw Macaw Bar Giveaway has been announced! Check to see if it’s you!!
-I was just published on the Huffington Post again! I’d love if you checked out the article and gave it a share!
-Lastly, I just published my first Buzzfeed roundup! 10 Comfort Foods Gone Light with Cauliflower Swaps….Feel free to share it if you’re feeling generous! 🙂
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30 responses to “Daily Dose of Good: 198 Days of Positive Posts”
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I have been enjoying this series you’ve been doing! Some days I really need these quotes. Thank you, Kaila for spreading some good. 🙂
Thank you so much, Kaylin! I can always count on your support! <3
Very inspiring quotes!!!
Thank you!!
I love them all! 🙂
I did follow a lot of the daily posts on Instagram. Thank you for being encouraging. 🙂
Thank you for following along, Em!
Hi Kaila,
What a great array of positive & motivating quotes. I love it! The smallest words can have a big impact on someone mood either positive or negative. I applaud you for giving to others with these quotes. I have many times used quotes to lift my spirits. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Have a healthy happy blessed Christmas & holiday season. Pinned & tweeted!
Thank you for stopping by as always! Happy Holidays to you too!
Haha I love Day 3, don’t think I ever saw that one 🙂 It’s both sad and happy to see this come to an end. I will miss these little inspiration nuggets, but at the same time I know you have more positivity and good things to come!
I will definitely still be sharing some inspiring things now and again! It’s so nice to have that little burst of positivity in my day….and bringing it to others! 🙂
I love this idea! I think we could all use a little extra positivity in our lives; thanks for sharing!
Thank you for stopping by! <3
Hi Kaila, what a great idea! I love the Instagram images you shared (although I confess, that’s one platform I haven’t really jumped into yet…soon, I hope). Thanks for the inspiration–the news is always so negative, it’s nice to see something uplifting!
Thank you so much Lee!
Congratulations on being published ALL OVER how cool is that! What an awesome book this would make a great gift too 🙂 Thanks for sharing the positive messages xo C
Thank you so so much Courtney! And yes, this book is an AWESOME gift!!
How fun! Love this! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays linky party.
I really think I need to read this book! It sounds like it really did you good. & thank you for sharing positive vibes <3
Yes!! It’s very uplifting!!
Love your positive message…good karma out = good karma in
Yes exactly!! Thank you for stopping by!
Bringing the joy of Jesus into everything I do is probably the best way for me to just be positive and uplifting to those around me. <3
Love that Em!! Keep spreading the love!
Aw that is so awesome! Your sister sounds adorable =) It’s great that you have such a supportive, awesome person in your life.
I’m realising I wasn’t following you on Instagram but am now – sorry I missed this. I think I’ll buy the book.
Oh and this is a good reminder about your fitspiration project – I need to get on that!
Love your positive spirit Kaila =)
Have you ever read “You Can Heal Your Life”? It sounds (and looks) kinda cheesy, but it is a truly awesome and uplifting book.
ps. I love the new look of your blog – it looks so great =) Beautiful!
Thank you so much!
No worries! Checking out that book now!
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