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Day 11: Recognizing the big stuff
Think about one of the bigger chores that your husband does regularly as a part of your household, such as mowing the lawn, changing the oil in the car, or managing the finances. Imagine what it would be like if you had to do that job instead. Then thank your husband for doing it regularly. If you're up to it, next time you see him doing that task, ask him if you can help, or if there is anything that you can do to make that job easier for him. (Hand him the tools while he works on the car, keep an envelope of specific receipts, arrange to have the lawn mower tuned up or tools sharpened.)
Coach's Corner:
Notice the next few times your husband does that same task; and express appreciation then, too. It will help you to see all sorts of things that you may not have noticed before. In our research, when we talk to women who have lost their husbands, we frequently hear them say they had no idea how much they relied on their husband to do certain things. Thankfully, with greater awareness, we can learn that lesson without the pain of loss!
The 30-Day Kindness Challenge is brought to you via our partnership with Shaunti Feldhahn, and is based on her research for The Kindness Challenge.
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