Reflect. Grow. Go. is a personal development experience designed to support your growth, well-being, and success in Extension. 

Built as a microlearning program, it delivers small, actionable practices each workday that fit naturally into real schedules and reinforces Extension’s commitment to Workforce Excellence. Each day offers a simple prompt, insight, and micro-action to help you navigate your day with intention.

Embracing the Season

Jul 30, 2026   All Day
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Extension Workforce Development - Personal Development
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Reflect. Grow. Go.

Reflect: What is one thing you appreciate about this stage of summer, even if it is not perfect?
 
Grow: Appreciating the present moment does not ignore challenges. It simply allows us to acknowledge what is good alongside what is difficult. 

Go: Take a moment today to notice and appreciate one aspect of the season. 

Tool: Summer offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and practice gratitude. Try these three specific, actionable ideas:

  1. “Three Good Things” Sunset Routine: Grab a notebook, head outside, and write down three specific, positive moments from your day. It’s a great way to wind down and appreciate the simple, everyday joys of the season.
  2. Senses Walk: Take a mindful walk through your local park or trail. Instead of just looking around, actively engage all your senses - feel the summer breeze on your skin, listen to the cicadas, and smell the flowers.
  3. Send "Camp-Style" Shout-Outs: Surprise a local friend, colleague, barista, or neighbor with a handwritten sticky note or text message simply telling them one thing you appreciate about them.
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