There's something about autumn that makes us reflective. Maybe it's the changing light, or the way September still feels like a fresh start. Whatever it is, this season invites us to look at our daily rhythms with new eyes.
And that's exactly when small changes create the biggest impact and why we are bringing you these eight micro-activities that transform both you and your workplace. Who knows, the most meaningful adventures might happen right at your desk.
Part One – The First Half of Your Eight-Item List
✓ Carpool: The Environmental Connection
The micro-action: Reach out to colleagues about carpooling this fall — combining environmental consciousness with unexpected conversation time.
The ripple effect you're creating: Beyond reducing carbon footprints, you're creating sacred transition time between home and work. Those car conversations often become the breeding ground for creative ideas and deeper workplace relationships.
Like Reed Hastings, Netflix's CEO, who famously carpooled with his Chief People Officer to discuss culture moves, sometimes the most powerful business conversations happen in the most unexpected moments of reflection.
✓ Fuel (Personal and Community): The Latte Cascade
The micro-action: Start a pay-it-forward movement by surprising a colleague with their favorite coffee drink.
The ripple effect you're creating: Generosity is contagious. Research shows that one act of workplace kindness typically triggers three more within the same day. Your latte becomes the catalyst for a cascade of small generosities throughout your office.
✓ Words of Affirmation: The Ripple Text
The micro-action: Send one short message of appreciation each week to someone who makes your days better or your work feel like it matters.
"Hey Sarah, just wanted you to know that your calm energy in yesterday's crisis meeting kept us all grounded. Thank you."
The ripple effect you're creating: When people feel genuinely seen, they're 31% more productive and three times more likely to support colleagues. Your text doesn't just brighten someone's day — it changes how they show up for others.
✓ Office Supplies: The Inspiration Investment
The micro-action: Get yourself a beautiful new notebook. Use it for evening reflections on what made work meaningful that day.
The ripple effect you're creating: If you choose to leave your notebook visible on your desk, colleagues might glimpse your gratitude practice and feel inspired to start their own. Or take it further — buy notebooks for your team and invite everyone to jot down moments of gratitude or appreciation.
Stay tuned for next week, when I’ll share the last four items for your Fall Bucket List.
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