February: The Warmest Month of the Year Maria Kasel “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like
into something bigger. Offer your friends, significant
wrapping a present and not giving it,” said William
other, roommates, etc. a ride to class, assistance with
Arthur Ward. This February, make sure to express
errands, or simply treat them to ice cream (it is the
your love through actions of gratitude.
warmest month of the year, remember). Small actions like this serve as a constant reminder that you care.
Send cards and small gifts
Listen, and truly listen
You don’t have to go above and beyond to show someone that you care about them. Every year
If one of your loved ones seems stressed, down, or
around Valentine’s Day, my friend sends out a Google
quiet, listen to them and show them that you are
Form to our group and asks us what our favorite
attentive to their wellbeing. Actively listen to what
candy is. Without fail, every year I wake up with my
they have to say. Many just want to talk and let
favorite candy and a card by my door. This simple
everything off their chest without being interrupted.
gesture means the world to me. Try doing something
You don’t have to spend money in order to show love.
similar and you’ll feel great just for doing something
Let your loved ones know you are thinking about
kind for your loved ones.
them by being authentically present for them.
Go out of your way for someone Actions speak louder than words, and nothing speaks louder than effort. Too often, we send a simple text to say thank you. This month, let’s turn those texts
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