Day 43: get a care package for the sick girl in class - There was a girl in my lifeguard certification class from day two who was coughing and sneezing, and we spent our afternoons in the pool. Since I knew how miserable she must feel, I thought a little care package with mini kleenex (with inspirational messages), packages of menthol infused feet soak, honey and lemon cough drops, menthol to rub on her nose, temples, and anywhere else that might help, and a package of assorted cold and throat remedy teas would be what I would want in a similar situation. Lesson 43 - Giving something without expecting anything in return always makes you feel good, and blesses the giver as much as the receiver. Although she thanked me twice, and I appreciated it, the point was offering something to someone that would lift their spirits as well as their illness. Day 44: ask to have a workout studio setup in the room next to our classes - Since we were learning about how to exercise to sustain our lifeguard responsibilities, I thought it only fitting to have a way to workout in the room next to our classroom. Adding on the fact that we were learning in an extremely intensive way how to save peoples' lives (testing each day on the material we learned, studying for multiple hours at home, as well as taking online assessments), so I thought some stress relief and waking up the feel good endorphins in our bodies would be a plus. Before class one day, I asked a front desk staff member if she would be willing to check the schedule to see if the room was available, and if so if it would be possible to have some balance balls, yoga mats, and a foam roller to stretch our sore muscles. Lesson 44 - Although the girl at the front desk was very friendly, she told me that it was not her primary job duty and she would check if she had time. I thanked her and went into the classroom, and my request ended up being a mental note to request of the trainers for future classes - if you can't help yourself, at least help someone else! Day 45: buy someone behind me in line a coffee - Or whatever their order was, as I was going through the Starbuck's line again to try to get some strength to sustain me for my afternoon swimming assessments. I had studied rescues at home for seven hours the day before, and wanted to make sure I had enough energy physically to match my mental energy. Lesson 45 - People remember and appreciate you when they see you doing multiple random acts of kindness. The girl at the window was really friendly, asked me if I needed either receipt knowing what the answer would be, and thanked me as I left.
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AuthorValerie Ellis, who is in alignment with the Black Lives Matter Movement and everyone whose life is impacted, now or before, by times of social injustice. Archives
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