Today on the Morning Thing we helped you prepare for Random Acts of Kindness Day on Saturday. We also shared our favorite acts of kindness done for us for Morning Thing Fave 5. Click HERE to listen!
Random Acts of Kindness
Happy Valentine’s Day! You CAN have lasting love, past today.
Today is special – it’s Valentine’s Day. What happens after today is over? We found 7 laws of lasting love to help you show your love once February 14th is over.
1. They share an ultimate vision about their relationship.
2. They are committed to unconditional love.
3. They fulfill each other’s needs.
4. They trust the good intentions of the partner.
5. They master effective communication.
6. They keep curiosity alive.
7. They never get tired of starting over.
Click HERE to see the full article.
(Picture of Rachel and Andrew Yoder – former WNZR DJs)
The Morning Thing Fave 5 – Winter Olympics
The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week celebrates the Winter Olympics. The co-hosts talked about their favorite Olympic Sport. They also shared what sport they would love to participate in at the Olympic Games.
Follow the 2018 Winter Olympics at this website. https://www.teamusa.org/
GO TEAM USA!
Teaching the Next Generation
For today’s show, we took a look at a list of things that a dad should teach a boy before he is grown up and heading off into the world by himself. This list includes everything from instilling values through sports, to learning practical skills like ironing a shirt or being able to jump start a car. If you are a father trying to teach your son some of the things they need to know for later life, its worth checking out this article.
Click HERE.
Do you need a hug?
Today, The Morning Thing talked about the power of Hugs.
We found some true scientific facts on how hugs contribute to our overall well-being.
Click HERE to find some benefits of getting and giving a hug from Faith Gateway.
BUT…what if you don’t really like hugs? You are not alone. Click HERE for 8 thoughts from a non-huggy person.
We also shared some basic rules for hugging from psychologytoday.com
Click HERE to see what you should remember before going in for a hug.
Beating Doubt and Beating Cancer
Today on the Morning Thing, we shined our Meet the Team Spotlight on the American Cancer Society as they gear up for Relay for Life for Knox County. Click HERE to hear the conversation. Fundraising continues through August and Relay for Life is June 15. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Knox County kicks off its new fundraising season on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 6-8 p.m., at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel at 12 Public Square in Mount Vernon. The community is invited to come out and learn more about the Relay For Life movement and how they can help the American Cancer Society (ACS) attack cancer from every angle. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society attack cancer in dozens of ways, each of them critical to achieving a world without cancer – from developing breakthrough therapies to building supportive communities, from providing empowering resources to deploying activists to raise awareness.
We also talked about how to beat the little voice in your head that prevents you from success. We talked about only giving this voice 30 minutes a week, replacing the negative thoughts with positive ones, and defending yourself like you would a friend.
February Presidential Update with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding
MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding joined The Morning Thing on 2/2/18 for a campus update.
He talked about how MVNU is doing in the new year, why high school students should consider MVNU as their college choice, and how our campus deals with crazy winter weather.
Click HERE to hear Dr. Spaulding’s conversation with Eddie Dilts from The Morning Thing.
The Morning Thing Fave 5 – our favorite Super Bowl memories
For The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, we are sharing our favorite Super Bowl memories.
(guest co-host and HUGE Jacksonville Jaguars FAN) James Hubbard
(guest co-host and HUGE Dallas Cowboys FAN) Joe Rinehart
The big game is Sunday 2/4/18 at 6:30pm. The New England Patriots face the Philadelphia Eagles.
Valentine’s Day is 2 weeks away. Are you ready?
What are your plans for February 14th? Do you have a plan for your Valentine?
Don’t worry, The Morning Thing is here to help.
Our first idea is to get tickets to the 20th annual WNZR Valentine’s Banquet. It is scheduled for Friday 2/9. This night will be full of fun, inspiration, music, prizes, great food and wonderful memories. Click HERE for all the details.
The ticket deadline is THIS FRIDAY, February 2 at 6pm. Buy your tickets today at the WNZR Studios on the second floor of Founders Hall (800 Martinsburg Road, MV).
We also found 25 other romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day from www.familylife.com
Click HERE to check out some really fun ideas for 2018.
It is National Plan for Vacation Day. Did you know that vacations are good for your health?
The last Tuesday in January is National Plan for Vacation Day. This day reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and fly away to a little fun and relaxation!
This day also reminds us to actually TAKE that vacation. Each year, Americans leave more than 600 million vacation days unused. A survey conducted by Skift said that nearly 42 percent of Americans do not take any vacation days. (The Glassdoor-Harris Interactive survey also showed that 61 percent of work while on vacation.)
So…start the planning process today!
Here are three easy steps from www.nationaldaycalendar.com to make it happen:
- Determine how much time off you earn.Look up the number of vacation days you earn by checking with your finance or HR team. Don’t forget to make a note of any office closures.
- Coordinate calendars.Use Project: Time Off’s vacation planning tool to plot out your year—enter the number of days you earn, put your vacation dreams on the calendar, and use your custom link to get your family and friends involved in the planning.
- Share your plans.Once you have your days determined, use the calendar to export your plans to Outlook, Gmail, or other electronic calendars to share with your boss, co-workers, and family.
Did you know taking a vacation is good for your health?
Taking vacations can:
Reduce Stress
Help Your Heart Stay Healthy
Improve Your Mental Health
Improve Your Relationships
Click HERE to read the entire article about vacation health benefits from Jill L. Ferguson, founder of Women’s Wellness Weekends.
Rise and Shine 