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Celebrate National Renewal Day - take some time to rest, reflect and recharge your energy! You deserve it.
Welcome to National Renewal Day on May 4, a day that celebrates the importance of taking time for yourself and pursuing your dreams. This holiday has been around since 2012, when it was created by author and speaker Thomas Leonard. It's an opportunity to look back at how far you've come in life and reflect on what you want to do next. Whether it's starting a new job or finally taking that vacation you've always wanted, make sure this is the year where you take some time for self-renewal!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of National Renewal Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Author and speaker Thomas Leonard establishes National Renewal Day, emphasizing the significance of personal development and self-care.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the second year, National Renewal Day garners widespread recognition, encouraging people worldwide to take a day for self-reflection.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Social media campaigns boost the prominence of National Renewal Day, with individuals sharing their renewal journeys through hashtags and posts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Renewal Day becomes a globally celebrated event, with individuals and organizations hosting local activities and programs aligned with self-care and renewal.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Importance Amid Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the COVID-19 pandemic, National Renewal Day takes on an heightened significance as people worldwide grapple with wellbeing and mental health issues.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go green</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to understand how you can reduce your environmental footprint and implement changes in your daily life. Small changes can add up to huge benefits for the environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant a tree</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Planting trees is one of the most impactful ways to help the environment. Find a spot in your yard or community that could use more trees and get to planting!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are many organizations that are devoted to making our planet a better place. Check out local volunteer opportunities or find an organization online.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Recycle</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up a recycling system in your home or office and start sorting out paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum cans. Every little bit helps!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share facts about renewable energy sources with friends and family and encourage them to make sustainable lifestyle choices.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes positive behaviors</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Renewal Day is a great opportunity to renew and recommit yourself to positive habits. It's a chance to celebrate progress and remind yourself of your goals. Setting aside time to reflect and check in with our values can help guide our decisions as we strive for self-improvement.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages personal growth</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Renewal Day encourages us to take stock of how far we have come and what changes we can still make. It can be easy to become complacent, so it’s important to stay motivated and dedicated to reaching our personal bests. Renewal Day is an ideal time for reassessing and revamping if necessary.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about mental health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mental health is an often overlooked part of overall health and wellbeing. National Renewal Day gives us the opportunity to bring mental health issues into the forefront of conversations and promote awareness. Taking the time to pause and recognize the need for renewal is an important step in taking care of ourselves!</p></div></div>
National Renewal Day is celebrated on May 4 every year. In 2024 National Renewal Day will occur on a Saturday.
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