How to get people to take the steps!

Here's a great video that was on Youtube called the Fun Theory. It shows an experiment that was done in an attempt
to get people to take the stairs rather than the escalators. As health promotion practitioners and educators we are always trying to find out what motivates people to change behavior without it being so tedious. It seems that the European countries know just what to do and are willing to go out on a limb to at least try something new.
This video shows it. Here's the link

I think it's a great idea.
Let me know what you think.

Ruthy

Make A Difference Day is October 24

When was the last time you did something for someone else without being asked? How did it make you feel? How did the other person respond? There is a church in my neighborhood that I attend occasionally who's motto is "We are called to impact our world". This means that as children of the creator, our mission is to "make a difference" starting with the lives of those around us and eventually expanding to our communities, cities, states, nation and the world. When you spread and show love to others through acts of giving and kindness, not only are you blessing those who you help but you are also gaining an enormous blessing. Having said that, it recently came to my attention that Saturday October 24th is National Make A Difference Day. This is a great idea that is sponsored by the USA Today's USA Weekend Magazine. The idea behind the day is to encourage individuals, groups, families, etc. to perform acts of kindness or service and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, friends and communities. These acts can be done through an organization or as an individual. There is no limit to the types of actions that can be performed however, there is an award of $10,000 to selected honorees who have participated on that day to give to their favorite charities.

Here's what I think: this should not be limited to just one day, however it is a great place to start. Caring for others should be something that we do daily without being asked or given incentives. The National Make A Difference Day should be the start of a new lifestyle for all of us regardless of the economy. For those who are financially limited, there are ways to participate which don't require money. Instead they require us to give of our time. What will you do? Once you decide what you will be doing that day, go to the National Make A Difference Day website, download the form for the big day. Share with us here what you are planning to do and follow-up to let us know the outcome. I'll also be sharing with you what I plan to do and perhaps you'll want to join me.

What do you think?

Ruthy