In the midst of the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, our team is leaning into one of our core values a little more than normal, choosing joy.

“We Choose Joy – Every. Freaking. Day. We choose a positive outlook. We choose to ground ourselves in gratitude and celebrate wins. We want to work in an environment with amazing energy–the kind you can feel when you walk through the door.”

To be honest, the past few days have been extremely difficult as events and social gatherings are on hold for the foreseeable future. Not only has our small business been greatly affected but countless others are struggling to wrap their heads around this sudden change. However, responding in fear is not our way and ultimately is not helpful. This situation is providing us the opportunity to practice what we preach day in and day out.

We are choosing to see the good in this situation and celebrate the small wins. Here are some ways we are choosing joy –

• Reaching out to loved ones to offer encouragement and comfort
• Reading up on the good that’s happening via @goodgoodgoodco (thank you for your commitment to sharing good news)
• Surrounding ourselves with natural beauty (sign up for our floral delivery subscription)
• Catching up on our favorite podcast or book (here’s our favorites – Cam, Kaley, Jade)
• Give or receive a helping hand from someone in your community
• Share your favorite small businesses via social media (it’s a free + simple way to support them)

We loved what Joanna Gaines shared yesterday, “Kindness is the simplest yet most extravagant gift, and it has the power to turn a difficult circumstance into a beautiful opportunity.” We’d love to know how you are choosing joy or if we can help in any way.

Remember, we are all in this together!