Every Monday Matters Archive
Make each Monday a day to start fresh and create change in your life and in the lives of others. Get ideas on ways to make your Mondays matter—stop talking about being of service and actually take action!
 | Your Day Understand just how much you matter. |  | No Nicotine Let today be the first day of your tobacco-free life. |
 | Thank a Teacher Take time to show your child's teachers that they are valued and respected. |  | Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Protect the planet's resources and preserve your environment by changing your habits. |
 | Respect the Disabled By being more aware, respectful and helpful, you can make someone's life a little bit easier. |  | Meditate or Pray Find out how these spiritual practices can improve your mind, body and spirit. |
 | Donate Clothes Help someone stay warm, dress well for a job interview or have a new outfit for school. |  | Get Involved with Foster Kids Make a difference in the life of a foster child today. |
 | Use Online Bill Pay It's fast, easy and safe—why wouldn't you bank online? |  | Listen, Play, Appreciate Music Find out why music is the universal language of love. |
 | Give a Hug Share the gift of love with the people who you care about most. |  | Choose Canvas Bags Instead of using paper or plastic bags when you shop, bring your own canvas bag. |
 | Thank a Local Law Enforcement Officer Show your appreciation for those who protect you. |  | Have Fun with an Elderly Person Spend time with people who are wiser than you. You'll learn something and have a good time! |
 | Donate Blood Think of how many lives you'd save if you made time to donate blood today. |  | Mentor a Child You may not know what to say or do, but at least you care. |
 | Be Neighborly Get off your couch and spend some time with your neighbors. |  | Go Exercise Improve your health and well-being by adding physical activity to your routine. |
 | Pick Up Litter Dedicate time to saving the planet by getting rid of litter. |  | Read a Book Inspire your soul and let your creativity flow by reading a book. |
 | Don't Drive Over the Speed Limit What's the big rush? Why you should stop speeding. |  | Treat the Homeless with Dignity Give people without a place to live some respect. |
 | Create a Back-to-School Backpack Gather school supplies for a child in need. |  | Write a Note of Gratitude Write a note of appreciation to someone in your life who deserves it. |
 | No Fast Food Get rid of unwanted fat and carbohydrates by not eating fast food. |  | Protect Yourself from Identity Theft You protect your personal belongings, so why not protect your identity? |
 | Support a Global Cause Get involved in an organization and create change around the world. |  | Plant a Tree This simple act can improve our air quality, save energy and more! |
 | Don't Honk Help reduce noise-induced hearing loss. |  | Get Tested Take action to stop passing along life-threatening infections. |
 | Thank a Firefighter Recognize the positive impact firefighters have on your community. |  | Learn CPR What if knowing CPR could help save a life? |
 | Don't Flick Your Cigarette Butt Cigarette butt litter isn't just ugly...it's hazardous. |  | Adopt a Pet If you're thinking about getting a pet, consider adopting and save a pet's life. |
 | Show Your Smile Happiness leads to smiling, and smiling leads to happiness! Why not share it with others? |  | Register to Donate Your Organs Save others' lives by giving your organs and tissue. |
 | Support Neighborhood Watch Unite as a community to keep your neighborhood safe. |  | Rideshare Save your car, the roads and gasoline by sharing a ride to work. |
 | Create, Support, Appreciate Art Get involved in the art community in any way that you can. |  | Donate Books Give away your unwanted books to local libraries and schools. | ||
 | Party with a Purpose Instead of receiving gifts, have friends and family donate to worthy causes. |  | Register to Vote Take the first step to make change happen. | ||
 | Change Your Lightbulbs?? Be eco-friendly and switch to Energy Star–labeled lightbulbs. |  | Protect Yourself with Internet Safety?? Keep yourself safe from identity theft online. |
 | Help the Hungry Donate food or volunteer your time to help those who can't afford to eat. |  | Write a Letter to a U.S. Military Hero?? Brighten the day of a soldier who is overseas ensuring your freedom. | ||
 | Get Rid of Junk Mail Save trees, waste and more by eliminating unwanted mail. |  | Eat Healthy?? Don't live to eat—instead, eat to live! | ||
 | Prepare for an Emergency Predict the unpredictable. |  | Have AMBER Alerts Sent to You Help save the lives of missing children. |
 | Turn Off Your TV Give up TV for just one day a week. |  | What Matters Most to You? Make the things that mean the most a high priority. |
Published on July 04, 2010
Keep Reading
Follow
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hot Topics
