Do Something Deliberate Today

As a young child, many of us think of the word deliberate as something that’s bad, and most often it was. Even today, I remember the confrontations that followed doing something on purpose, or hearing that I deliberately defied what or how I was told. Moreover, I guess I’ll never forget the deliberate actions my parents took to correct those actions that I “did on purpose”.

However, today I would like to challenge you to do something deliberate. At least one time today, do something that’s not normal to you, with the intent of helping someone else. To your customers this could be as simple as offering to carry even a light bag to their car or even offering a chair to an elderly person while you take their list and find the products they came in to buy.

To your fellow associates do something to make their load just a little bit lighter. When you find yourself with a moment that you are not busy, look around, see who is busy, and offer to take a task off their hands. With that thought in mind, you never know what is happening in someone’s private life that a simple act of kindness and offer to assist with their duties just might be a huge encouragement to them.

In your private life, I challenge each of us to slow down and look at the world around us. There are many things we can all do deliberately, that will make our community a better place to live. Reach out and help those around you who area hurting, sometimes even being just a friend who is willing to listen can totally lift a person out of their despair and give them hope for brighter days ahead.

Doctor Maxwell Maltz, a prominent surgeon in the 1950’s, did a study, where he determined that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. I dare you today and for the next 21 days to do something good deliberately, and soon those actions will be as normal as tying your shoes. Have a great week!