NATIONAL TODAY THURSDAY JUNE 1

This week, let’s take a moment to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces, learn about the origins of National Donut Day, and hug the lovable felines in our lives. Memorial Day may signify the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also a time to remember and pay homage to the brave men and women who died while serving the nation. While savoring this deep-fried sweet confection, learn about the origins of National Donut Day and how they can be traced to the Salvation Army’s involvement in World War I. Eygptians used to worship cats and to this day, they expect that same energy — cuddle with and learn all about these regal creatures on National Hug Your Cat Day.



National Say Something Nice Day
People may not remember what you do, but they’ll certainly remember how you made them feel.



There’s an adage that says that people may not remember what you do, but they’ll certainly remember how you made them feel, and at no time is that more true than on National Say Something Nice Day, observed on June 1 each year. This holiday is about lifting your co-workers, family members, acquaintances, even foes, with genuine kind words — being a “lifter,” and seeing how much healthier and happier you feel in the process. It takes discipline. In some cases, you may feel that negative beliefs you have about certain others are most definitely based on truthful reality. The challenge of National Say Something Nice Day is to put those beliefs aside — no matter how warranted you feel they are — and find something you really appreciate in a given person. That is, it’s not about syrupy false compliments. If you exercise your mind, you can find something positive about any of the people you come across today. Maybe you like the hairstyle of the cop who just wrote you a ticket. Maybe you admire the management style of the co-worker that got the promotion you were passed up for. Look within yourself for the positive, and it will come back to you tenfold