SELF-IMPROVEMENT MONTH

August 31, 2026August 7, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 7 Comments

We all learn something every day whether we realize it or not. Self-Improvement Month in September encourages us to make a conscious effort to improve ourselves.

Self-improvement means something different to everyone. However, the basis for any self-improvement goal is learning. Whether we want to master a new skill, take an introspective look at our spiritual lives, scale the career ladder or overcome an obstacle, we must learn to make that improvement. The path we choose to take toward self-improvement is also as varied as the goals we set. Some goals might include:

Eating healthier
Reading more
Reducing screen time
Finding peace
Connecting with nature
Finding love
Learning to cook
Speaking a second language fluently
Getting more exercise
Learning to communicate
Reducing stress
Returning to school
Developing patience

Libraries and bookstores are full of books that help us to improve ourselves. They cover every topic listed above and thousands more. You can also find blogs, webinars, and courses to help you on your self-improvement journey. The month encourages everyone to explore the ways in which we can improve. It may involve tasks left undone, dreams, a career goal, family life, or any number of facets of our life. Take the month to explore all the possibilities and keep learning!

SELF-IMPROVEMENT MONTH HISTORY

In the 1980s, organizations began promoting Self-Improvement Month with seminars, books, and informational pamphlets. By 1988, the observance coalesced into a nationwide event every year in September.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #SelfImprovementMonth

Where would you like to see improvement in your life? Make a list and then pick a goal. Then get started with these ideas:

Explore the library or the internet for ways to take on your new goal.
Enlist others to join you on your journey.
Write it down.
Track your progress.
Adjust the goal as you get closer.
Reward yourself along the way.
Join a group with a common goal.

Share your journey of self-improvement using #SelfImprovementMonth to post on social media.

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National Decorating Month

March 31, 2026March 5, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 5 Comments

Brighten up your home during National Decorating Month in April! A fresh coat of paint, stylish fabrics, and furnishings give a tired space a fresh look and make something old look new again.

It’s amazing what we can do with a few strategically placed items. Whether a decorator’s trained eye or a natural sense of color and space leads to a beautiful new space, the achievement is always satisfying.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating projects around the home. No matter where you decide to update, be sure to do your research and prepare. The do-it-yourself handbook has been written multiple times. If you’re hesitant, help can be found in the form of videos, the service counters of hardware stores and decorators, too.

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HISTORY

National Decorating Month originated in 1968 as National Home Decorating Month. The National Decorating Products Association (now known as the Paint & Wallpaper Association of America) in association with House and Garden Magazine launch the event.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Decorating Tips and Ideas

Form a painting club. Each member gets a room painted by the club. An ideal size would be six members. If you paint one room every other month, everyone gets a room painted in a year. The member whose room is being painted provides snacks and painting supplies.
If you smoke in your home and are trying to quit smoking, a great motivator is to paint the interior of your home. The freshly painted (and possibly decorated) home may be a deterrent from smoking in the home.
If you’re uncertain of a color choice, purchase a small amount of the paint or swatch of fabric. Paint a small patch or leave the swatch in the room where it will be used. Let the sun rise and set in that room so you can see how the color changes. You will soon know if you love it or hate it.
When choosing furniture for a room, be sure to measure more than just the space for the furniture when deciding on a piece. Measure the openings and corners leading into the room even if there are no stairs. If you cannot get the furniture into the room, you may have to return your new furniture.

Don’t settle for a plain square room. Add your personality to it with some expert advice or do-it-yourself redesign. Use #NationalDecoratingMonth to share on social media.

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NATIONAL VISION BOARD DAY

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

National Vision Board Day on the second Saturday in January encourages us to set our goals in a visual way. Get out the sticky notes, markers, and inspiration and start plotting your goals for the new year!

Vision board parties began in 2010 between a group of friends as a way for people to get together in a fun environment to set goals, cast a vision and dream out loud in a tangible way. They then mount on their completed vision boards on their walls where they would see them every day. Seeing their hopes and dreams helps set in motion these visions and ideas to become a reality.

Many actors, musicians, fashion and entertainment-based people have been participating in this since its inception. Vision boards help people remember their goals and concepts on a daily basis.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #VisionBoardDay

Host a vision party for your friends, family or co-workers. Set goals for the coming year and put them where you can see them. They will help motivate you to attain your goals. Do you have a vision board from last year? How well did it work? Share the results and get ready for an outstanding vision board for this year, too!

Post photos using #VisionBoardDay on social media.

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NATIONAL HOUSEWIFE’S DAY

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

National Housewife’s Day sets aside November 3rd to recognize the millions of hardworking housewives. The day honors the stay-at-home moms who take care of the children and the home. It’s a 24/7 job that sometimes does not get the thank you that is much deserved.

The term housewife is an old term stemming from the days when most families were supported by one income. The father worked, and the mother stayed home to take care of the house and the children. These days, usually both parents work outside the home. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, in 61 % of households with children, both parents work outside the home.

The age of the children impacts how much a parent stays home. And it isn’t always the mother who stays home. Sometimes it’s the dad. So, househusbands are on the rise. Cheers to you, too! However, current statistics are difficult to find.

Even so, those who stay home and manage a household have a difficult task. Those who stay home are considered to be domestic engineers, managing budgets, children, and organizing the life of the house.

My mom was a housewife. We were raised with her involvement and homemade dinner on the table every night. She also devoted the time to homeschooling when it became obvious public education was failing my younger brother. We even got home economics of running a house, balancing a checkbook, the value of a dollar and of course baking homemade bread and Christmas cookies.

As I look around the world today I can see hoe lucky we were. A two parent home that took the time and effort to ensure that we knew we are loved. Who gave us the education, to become responsible adults. Kudos to those who endeavor to do the same. It is a really important job and anyone who tells you differently has obviously never done it.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HOUSEWIFE’S DAY

On National Housewife Day, honor the housewife in your family or a housewife that you know. Use #NationalHousewifesDay to post on social media.

SPRING BEGINS

March 18, 2025February 20, 2025Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

Spring begins on the March 20, 2025 or vernal equinox, which is when the amount of sunshine is approximately 12 hours long. The amount of sunlight will incrementally increase until the first day of Summer.

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The vernal equinox marks the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator. This is the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator, from south to north. The vernal equinox happens on March 19, 20, or 21 every year in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, this same event marks the beginning of fall. Meteorologists mark the spring from March 1 through May 31st.

To keep our calendar following the seasons so that spring happens when flowers grow and winter arrives when snow falls, an additional day was figured into years divisible by the number four. This caused the 2020 spring to occur earlier than any living human being alive had ever seen. Before 2020, the earliest spring on record took place in 1896.

For more information, visit almanac.com.

HOW TO OBSERVE #SpringBegins

Get ready for longer days and increased sunshine. Get out the patio furniture, gardening tools and enjoy Spring! Tune-up the lawnmower. More sunshine means the grass will be growing. Use #SpringBegins to post on social media.