superbloom your self

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what’s up buttercup?

we’re merrymaking this week in floral.

because life is better when you give roses to people while they can still smell the sweet symphony of scents 🌹

no one ever said “ugh, not another bouquet” to real roses

or “please stop with the compliments” to the figurative flowers

but we do say:

• i took that parent, friendship, or relationship for granted

• i don’t think i ever thanked them for all their help

• i’m sad i never got the chance to show my appreciation

with this week’s mindset & mission, you’ll take steps to stop your future self from saying the above.

holidays are great reminders to stop & give the flowers so will be including a list at the end of emails going forward.

now let’s bloom this.

mindset

this week remember to: bloom where you’re planted

like almost everything i talk about in this newsletter, doing this starts with you.

you have the power to make your environment brighter & more beautiful.

like flowers, you can bring joy & color to the lives of those around you.

you may need to adapt to find the right soil, nutrients, & sunlight, but growth is always an option.

so, go on, be the that sparkly ray of sunshine! ☀️

mission

to help you flourish, i created a framework for how to give real & figurative flowers.

just remember: B-L-O-O-M!

1. Be present: live in the moment, soak up the beauty around you, find the novel in the routine, & let it inspire you.

2. Love others: show your appreciation & affection through heartfelt words, handwritten messages, copious compliments, & surprise celebrations.

3. Optimize your time: carve out a few minutes each day to brighten someone else's day. pay it forward. can be as small as smile.

4. Ooze compliments: sing as many praises as possible every day to pamper your people & strangers too.

5. Mix it up: instead of always saying thank you or ty, take the few extra seconds to be specific & intentional with your words.

my favorite blooms are appreciation azaleas & compliment chrysanthemums.

this thread includes 10 incredible compliments

& in case you’re anti-twitter, these are my 3 favorites from the list:

• i really appreciate how curious you are about new things, it's such a great quality

• your energy makes me feel so calm and relaxed, i appreciate that about you

• you're very generous with your time and helping other people, i appreciate this about you

musing

thanks to miley cyrus, buying flowers for yourself is very top of mind too.

the song may be about a breakup with her ex, but i hear a budding business anthem, especially for my fellow soloprenuers. i do indeed talk to myself for hours, say things most people don’t understand, hold my own merry makery hand, & of course buy the business flowers (they are props & deductions after all).

feel the flower power with this week’s newest cards

moments for merrymaking

always your petal pen pal,

MacK