Sharing Kindness During Travel
You Matter Moment of the Week "This is my second “You Matter Marathon” and I am loving participating in it again! I even ordered an additional box for this years marathon in anticipation for the month of good feelings I get when sharing them! Last weekend while on a...
Spreading Kindness with You Matter Cards
You Matter Moment of the Week "In our town, we have had a community wide Wellbeing Coalition, and several groups have completed Positive Psychology/Wellbeing certification. It was during this class that I learned about the You Matter Marathon. One of the "tiny habits"...
How Two Words Can Change the World
How Two Words Can Change the World A Kol Ami TAG TalkI’m thrilled to be speaking at Congregation Kol Ami’s TAG Talk this Friday, May 17th following their 7:30 Shabbat service! In my talk “How Two Words Can Change the World,” I’ll be sharing the story of how a chance...
You Matter, Mom
You Matter, Mom Self-Care Reminders for Mother's Day (and Every Day)“There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood. The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” —James E. FaustMothers pour into their children, nurturing...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
You Matter Moment of the Week Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! We celebrate YOU today, the amazing educators who change lives. Thank you for your dedication that empowers students! Check out a few You Matter Moments from teachers that participate in the marathon. "I am...
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You Matter. Giving and receiving a YOU MATTER card can be life changing. Enjoy these inspiring stories and meaningful resources.Did You Know? Did you know you can receive 10 FREE "You Matter" cards every year? Even if you participated in the You Matter Marathon during...
A Surprise Act of Kindness
You Matter Moment of the Week "Interestingly, last year when I handed cards to people who worked at the food pantry, it was easy to share this message with people I knew pretty well and appreciate. This year I decided to hand them to clients. I was actually...
Be the Change: Kindness Starts with You!
The recipient of a You Matter card from Steve Crouch, YMM Ambassador from The Little Girl Little Boy Sweat LodgeWhy You Should Become a You Matter Marathon Ambassador “Thank you so much for this wondrous venture. We have given out over 750 cards so far and everyone is...
Creating Connections: Is It Really This Simple?
You Matter Moment of the Week "A card. A conversation. A connection. Is it really this simple? With every interaction, I continue to be amazed that two words printed on a 2” X 3.5” card can have such a life-changing effect. From the gal behind the counter at Wawa, who...
The Power of Belonging
At You Matter Marathon, we know the power of a simple message: You Matter. It's a phrase that validates someone's existence, affirms their worth, and reminds them they're not alone. But feeling like you matter goes beyond just words. It's deeply connected to a...
Beyond Thank You: How a Card Made A Chiropractor’s Day
You Matter Moment of the Week Mattea's Chiropractor"Tonight, my sister, niece, and I went to my chiropractor's office. It had been a few months since we saw him for treatment. While he was adjusting my niece, I pulled out a You Matter card and left it on his table...
You Matter T-Shirts on Sale!
We're all about spreading positivity and reminding everyone of their worth – and what better way to do that than with a bold statement on your shirt? Our popular You Matter t-shirts are now on sale! For a limited time, you can snag a comfy tee in classic black or...
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You Matter Moment of the Week "The You Matter Marathon is not only a worthy cause, but it could also change someone’s perceptions of themselves. With all the depression and other mental illnesses people suffer with these days, people need to know they matter. There...
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You Matter. Giving and receiving a YOU MATTER card can be life changing. Enjoy these inspiring stories and meaningful resources."I really love giving the cards to people. They stop and say, "You know I really needed that today." That’s the best feeling in the world....
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You Matter Moment of the Week "I try to leave a card when I see someone struggling, very busy, or just looking alone. Sometimes I tape them to the bottom of a plate at a restaurant for the dishwasher, or, when I donate a plate of goodies. Sometimes I hand one to a...
You Matter: Coaching for a Cause!
Coaching for a Cause!The excitement is building! Already, 12 incredible people have signed up for my free life coaching sessions, raising an amazing $720 for worthy causes. There's still room for you! Turning 60 this year, I wanted to celebrate by giving back in a big...
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You Matter Moment of the Week Christina with the first You Matter card she received"You Matter is a beautiful thing and more people should participate. This world has become such an ugly and scary place. People canbe so mean and judgmental. You Matter shows people...
Spread Goodness Day
Thanks to the generous advocacy of Sarah Tachon, one of our long time YuMMies, Wisconsin is getting a warm dose of kindness with the brand new Spread Goodness Day! This year, Governor Evers declared March 8th as the official Spread Goodness Day in the state. Sarah, a...
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You Matter Moment of the Week Cards Leigh handed out to the nurses at Jefferson Oncology"I have been giving these out for some time now. This morning we made cards for the AMAZING nurses at Jefferson Oncology infusion lab here in Philadelphia, PA. My husband was...
You Matter: Coaching for a Cause!
Coaching for a Cause!Shockingly, this year I’m going to meet the minimum age requirement to be a contestant on the Golden Bachelor. (Fortunately, it’s the only requirement I’d meet as I’m happily married.) Yes I’ll be turning 60 this year and as I did in in my 50th...
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You Matter Moment of the Week "I have 6,000 cards printed to make certain I don't run out. Often, when I give a card, the person will say they want to pass it on. I then give them several cards so that they too may enjoy giving cards to others. In the very cold...
Check out our March Newsletter!
You Matter. Giving and receiving a YOU MATTER card can be life changing. Enjoy these inspiring stories and meaningful resources."We’ve enjoyed distributing the "you matter" cards! Our crazy world needs all the kindness it can get, now more than ever. I purchased 1,000...
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You Matter Moment of the Week Dori from Lincoln, NE"I have distributed hundreds of cards. Giving someone a "You Matter" card is the easiest way in the world to communicate with ANYONE! Pretty easy to determine who might need a card- everyone! I always give a card to...
Creative Ways to Share You Matter Magic
You Matter Marathon is a powerful movement dedicated to spreading kindness and reminding everyone of their inherent worth. One of the most impactful ways to participate is to share You Matter cards. These two words on a little card reminding the card recipient that...
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You Matter Moment of the Week Debbie's students in Boca Raton, FL"Each of our 5th graders and their teachers gave out at least one card. To date, we have given out over 100 cards in the Boca Raton, FL area of South Florida. This is our first year participating in this...