We’ve all heard the saying, “How you start your day sets the tone for the rest of it.” This adage holds a lot of truth. The way you begin your morning can significantly impact your overall productivity and mood throughout the day. Fortunately, there are several simple yet effective strategies you can employ to have a better morning and ensure a more productive day. Today Allison and Alyssa shared 21 on them!
Things like getting a good night’s sleep and relaxing before heading out to work may seem obvious, but this article breaks into the benefits backed up by statistics and science. Read the full list HERE.
Starting your day right is the key to having a better morning and a more productive day. Incorporating these 21 strategies into your daily routine can make a significant difference in your overall well-being and efficiency. Remember, it’s not about being perfect but striving for progress. By consistently applying these practices, you can enjoy a more satisfying and productive life. So, why not start tomorrow morning? Your better mornings and more productive days await.
The Morning Thing shared a conversation about an exciting collection to benefit families in Knox County. WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Lisa Lloyd, Program Director for the Knox County Foundation and Kiwanis Member about the club’s annual Coats for Kids Collection. You can access the full conversation below.
The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon is excited to partner again with Gault’s Plaza Cleaners for the drive. During the month of October, gently used coats will be collected at various locations throughout Knox County. The coats will be cleaned by Gault’s Plaza Cleaners then taken to Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army to be distributed to children in need before winter arrives. There are 29 different partner locations in Knox County accepting donations through the 31st.
Interchurch and the Salvation Army are predicting that the need this year will be even greater than previous years. Salvation Army’s Captain Christine Moretz said “We have seen an increase to our food pantry and hot meal needs. It would not be surprising to see the increased need for coats as well this coming winter season.”
Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services agreed, adding “Our numbers have doubled since the beginning of this year. There are so many families needing help making ends meet. A warm coat at no cost will go a long way to meet their needs.”
Kiwanis is dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Since 1987 there have been 19,226 coats donated, cleaned, and distributed through Coats for Kids. For more information, call Lisa Lloyd at 740-392-3270, ext. 2.
Drop off Locations:
CENTERBURG Centerburg Elementary: 207 South Preston Street Centerburg Middle/High School: 3782 Columbus Road Park National Bank: 35 West Main Street
DANVILLE Danville Elementary/Middle School: 205 Rambo Street DanvilleHigh School: 405 South Market Street Park National Bank: 4 South Market Street
FREDERICKTOWN Fredericktown Elementary/Middle/High School: 111 Stadium Drive Park National Bank: 137 North Main Street
GAMBIER Gambier Child Care Center (Head Start): 119 Meadow Lane The Peoples Bank: 103 East Wiggin Street Wiggin Street Elementary: 207 East Wiggin Street
HOWARD East Knox Jr./Sr. High School: 23227 Coshocton Road
MOUNT VERNON CES Credit Union: 1215 Yauger Road & 400 West Chestnut Street Chamber of Commerce: 501 South Main Street Gault’s Plaza Cleaners: Kroger Plaza, 855 Coshocton Road Knox County Career Center: 306 Martinsburg Road Knox County Head Start (Hew Hope Early Education): 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road Knox County Service Center: 117 East High Street Knox Technical Center: 308 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon City Schools – Columbia Elementary: 150 Columbus Road – Dan Emmett Elementary: 108 Mansfield Road – East Elementary: 714 East Vine Street – Mount Vernon High School: 300 Martinsburg Road – Mount Vernon Middle School: 298 Martinsburg Road – Pleasant Street Elementary: 305 East Pleasant Street – Twin Oak Elementary: 8888 Martinsburg Road Park National Bank: 1 South Main & 810 Coshocton Avenue Salvation Army of Mount Vernon: 206 East Ohio Avenue The Peoples Bank: 11423 Upper Gilchrist Road United Way of Knox County: 305 East High Street
For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared about someone who has been a hero in their life. We honor these individuals today because we just celebrated National Hero Day on Sunday, October 8th. Who is a Hero in your life? Give them a call or send them a card today!
Today is National Savings Day and to celebrate we shared some great and life-changing advice from the staff of Crown Financial Ministries. They put together a list of their favorite money saving tips.
“The Crown team makes it a priority to “practice what we preach”, which means that we have an office full of brilliant budgeters, savers, and investors, all serving as faithful stewards, eager to hear the words, “well done, good and faithful servant”. Because our staff is full of creative and practical ideas, we asked them to share some of their best savings and budgeting tips.”
We are happy to partner with Crown Financial Ministries to bring you My Money Life with Chuck Bentley. Tune in at 3:50pm each weekday to hear more practical and helpful financial advice from the Crown Team.
The Morning Thing shared a ministry update with TouchPointe Marriage & Family Resources. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dan Humphrey, CEO and Founder of TouchPointe. He shared the history of how God called him and his wife Barb into ministry. TouchPointe started in 2010. Dan shared how the ministry has grown and how God has opened a door for a new location. He also shared details of a special time of prayer planned for Thursday, 10/12 at their new location, 107 West Gambier Street in Mount Vernon. He also shared how to pray for the ministry. You can stay connected at https://touchpointe.org/
Today, The Morning Thing shared 20 small ways you can add some spark to your life! 20 small ways to get out of your comfort zone. Click HERE to read the full list from positivityblog.com
1. Eat the unusual thing. 2. Smile towards everyone. 3. Cook something new. 4. Mix up your music. 5. Work in complete silence and stillness. 6. Read something that your friends wouldn’t guess that you are reading. 7. Do all your shopping for the week. 8. Have a day of kindness. 9. Enjoy it all. 10. Watch something odd. 11. Listen to the sound of the world. 12. Take a day to be offline. 13. Take a news black out. 14. Hide a note for a loved one. 15. Take a different route. 16. Walk or take the bicycle to work. 17. Let it go just for today. 18. Go out. 19. Sit in a new place. 20. Throw out the things you haven’t used in 1 year.
October 10th is World Mental Health Day, so today we wanted to share some advice with you about boosting your mental health.
Caring for your mental health can lead to an improved mood, reduced anxiety, clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and improved self-esteem and confidence. Mental health is something that effects everyone, so make sure you are taking care of yourself.
To boost your mental health, Healthline.com suggests that you get good sleep, cut back on social media, strengthen your relationships, move your body (on your own terms), enjoy some nutrient-rich foods, know when to take it easy, make time for rest, and get some sunshine.
Click HERE to read the full article from Healthline.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had the chance to chat with Jeff Dolan, Front Line Director of Dogwood Blossoms Chorus. You can access the full conversation below. Jeff shared about his background in music and how he got connected to the Dogwood Blossoms. He talked about what makes this group special and how you become a member of the group. He also shared the details of their concert on Sunday, 10/15. The theme of this concert is “Thank You for the Music”.
The concert will be held in Thorne Performance Hall, inside the R.R. Hodges Chapel. It starts at 3pm. Tickets are $18 at the door for adults. Kids 10 and under are free.
You can stay connected with the Dogwood Blossoms at their website http://www.dogwoodblossoms.org/ or on their Facebook Page. If you are interested in membership, please call 740-324-5229. Following the concert, Jeff says that they will be diving right into their holiday music and plans for 2024.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Connie Oliver, Workforce Center Supervisor for Opportunity Knox about their upcoming Career Fair. You can access the full conversation below. Connie shared the mission of the Opportunity Knox Employment Center and the many services that they provide to residents of Knox County. She shared the details about their Career Fair on 10/11 from 1-6pm. 35 employers will be at the Fair ready to meet and network with future employees. Connie also shared how prospective employees can register for help with building a strong resume and go through practice interviews. To register for the Career Fair, call Opportunity Knox at 740-392-WORK (9675).
WNZR presents the October 2023 MVNU Presidential Update. MVNU’s new President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR during his first week on the job.
Dr. Castleman is MVNU’s 8th President. He shared his history working in higher education including starting out in the MVNU Admissions Office. He shared memories from being part of this community 26 years ago.
Dr. Castleman also shared how he heard about this position and how he came to the decision to put his name into consideration.
Dr. Castleman gives his top priorities at MVNU which include focusing on growing enrollment, building a relationship with the Church of the Nazarene, and fostering a culture of hospitality. He also shares what it means to be Unapologetically Christian as a university.
Dr. Castleman shared about his family and his process of moving to Mount Vernon. He shared messages for students, faculty, and staff. He also shared how we can be praying for him and his family during this transition.
Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.
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