National Set a Good Example Day

While it’s often easy to see all of the people in the world who are causing harm or are not living up to what they could be, this event is a time to pay special attention to those role models and influencers who are doing a great job!

National Set a Good Example Day is here to bring acknowledgement to those folks who live their lives in a way that is inspiring and encouraging to those around them.

And it also acts as a gentle reminder to everyone that they can do their part to make the world a better place.

History of National Set a Good Example Day

The inaugural celebration of National Set a Good Example Day took place in 2022 when the event was founded through the work of the folks at The Way to Happiness Foundation.

The Way to Happiness Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes a non-religious moral code that is based entirely on common sense with the purpose of restoring integrity and trust to society.

And their founding of Set a Good Example Day is just one of the ways this group seeks to impact the world around them!

How to Celebrate National Set a Good Example Day

Looking for ideas on how to live honorably on National Set a Good Example Day and all throughout the year? Get started with a few of these ideas:

Honor Good Examples in the Community

Educators, community leaders, government agencies, employers and so many others can get involved with National Set a Good Example Day by hosting a banquet or ceremony where awards are given out in honor of solid example setters.

From mentors for youth programs to people who go above and beyond in the service industry, this is just the day to say thanks to all of those unsung heroes!

Set a Good Example

From picking up litter to holding open a door for someone else, setting a good example is all about doing the right thing no matter who might be looking.

Parents, teachers, youth workers and others who work directly with kids have important jobs, but it’s the work of everyone in the community to live their lives in a manner that reflects what it means to be a good citizen.

Get Ideas from The Way of Happiness

Check out the myriad of resources available online from the founders of this event, The Way of Happiness.

In honor of National Set a Good Example Day, consider some of the more than twenty precepts of the program, including:

• Treating others the way they want to be treated
• Seeking out a life of truth
• Following the laws of the land
• Safeguarding and improving the environment

National Set a Good Example Day is just one example of some exciting days that celebrate positivity and good role models in communities.

Check out some other related days, including Positive Media Day in late June, National Hero Week in early February, and National Inspirational Role Models Month celebrated all throughout November.