!dailyfeats: Small Actions Add Up To Big Change

by Meredith

Sometimes, when times are hard or you're under a lot of stress, it can be difficult to see the forest for the trees. What I mean is, there are many things during the day that we can do, and may do already, that are small victories in a journey toward self-improvement. !dailyfeats is a website that uses social networks like Facebook and Twitter to encourage you to give yourself (and your friends) props for the little things in life that are positive contributions to your school, city or the whole world but most importantly, YOU!

You can use dailyfeats by signing up a for profile and then posting "feats" (like a hashtag on Twitter, but with an exclamation mark at the front) on your profile. By posting feats, you are actually earning points that are redeemable for real-world rewards, like gift cards and discounts at local stores or restaurants just for doing good things for yourself. If you're feeling really generous, you can even donate your points to another user.

How does it work?

1. Sign-up for http://www.dailyfeats.com and sign up through email, Facebook or Twitter. You can send via text(sms) or gtalk!
2. Fill in you profile so people know more about you ("I'm a student, I'm a working adult", "None of the above fit me" etc.)
3. Find some !feats and post them. Remember to put an exclamation mark infront of your !dailyfeat  Here are some of my favorites:

!makethebed That's right! It's a good thing to do as part of your morning routine (I'm not the best at it, so I'm hoping this will help) and isn't coming home to made bed so much more inviting? They even instructions! Worth 2 points

!sharealaugh: Take the time this week to share a laugh with a friend or even a stranger. Worth 2 points

!reachout If you're reading this blog, chances are you are someone who may talk to someone who you know is going through a tough time, and will make yourself available to people. Well, there's a feat for that: !reachout to a school mate, friend, family member or even a total stranger. Worth a whopping 25 points! (After all, reaching out is no small feat: it can make the difference of a lifetime.)

What !dailyfeat would like to add to your life? Are their things you already do daily to improve your mood or your health?

Top photo by beccafawley