@Julianne Anderson got me thinking of this one... Today is all about the power of old-fashioned connection, handwritten cards. ✉️💛 There’s something special about receiving something in the post; it feels thoughtful, personal, and genuinely uplifting. If sending cards isn’t your thing (cost, time, sustainability), try a simple alternative: Send a warm “reach out” Christmas message to your network. A quick note to say you’re thinking of them can go a long way. Small gestures. Big impact. Let’s keep building those meaningful connections as we close out the year. 🎄✨

Today’s task is super simple but incredibly powerful: 👉 Reconnect with an old work contact you haven’t spoken to in a while. We all have those people we genuinely liked, collaborated well with, or learned from… and then life got busy. Today is the day to reopen that door. Just send a light, no-pressure message like: “Hey, it’s been a while! I was thinking of you today and wanted to check in. How are things going on your end?” You never know what opportunities, ideas, or reconnections could flow from a quick hello. Let me know how you go! 💛✨

Today’s challenge is beautifully simple: ✨ Day 4 Activity: Ask a friend for something. Not a big thing — just a small ask that opens a door. It could be: “Do you know anyone I should meet?” “What’s something you think I’m great at?” “If you were me, who would you connect with next?” “Can you introduce me to someone you think I’d vibe with?” “What project or idea of mine stands out to you?” Networking doesn’t have to be formal — sometimes it starts with asking one person you already trust. Why this works: People love to help. And often your friends see opportunities, strengths, and connections you don’t. Share in the comments: What did you ask? What came back? End the year strong by letting other people help you rise — you don’t always have to do it alone.

This is really the whole idea that my community is built upon. Help others & we'll be helped. Encourage others & we'll be encouraged. Give & we'll get. We don't help just so that we'll be helped. It just has a way of working out organically. I remember teaching my children decades ago that we don't give to get. However, we are going to get because we give. That's just the way things are set up.🤷‍♀️ Friends, we're all adult enough to know that reciprocity works. Yet, it's unfortunate that takers just don't understand that. They just don't get it--although getting is what they expend their energy doing.🙊 Givers understand that getting because you've given is the best way to get anything. You know that your motives were pure. That you didn't give just so you could get... You helped because you genuinely wanted to help & it just brings help back to you when you need it. So amazing how that works, isn't it?

The Unlikely Connection Challenge Theme: Connect with someone you’d never normally talk to Today’s activity is all about expanding your network in unexpected ways. Your mission: Pick someone who you wouldn’t normally reach out to — maybe they’re in a totally different industry, a different personality style, or they post about things you don’t usually pay attention to — and send them a simple message: “Hey, I realised I’ve never actually connected with you properly and I’m curious about what you’re working on right now. What’s lighting you up at the moment?” Why this works (and why it's quirky): We all gravitate toward “people like us,” which means we often miss out on the surprising opportunities sitting just outside our bubble. The most magical introductions often come from unexpected directions. It builds your confidence in connecting beyond your comfort zone. And it makes someone’s day — because everyone loves to be approached with genuine curiosity. Bonus twist: Reach out to someone whose profile photo gives you a “mystery vibe” or someone you’ve seen comment on posts but never interacted with. Make it playful. Pretend you’re discovering a character in a movie. 🎬✨ At the end of the day, share in the group: