Master Lock's Random Acts of Kindness

 Today, February 13, is the launch of Random Acts of Kindness. Master Lock understands that a little kindness goes a long way. As part of the Random Acts of Kindness Campaign, Master Lock is encouraging folks to keep those New Year's Resolutions, "lock them up" and stick to them.

 

"A New Year’s resolution to positively change or enhance your life is an admirable goal if you can stick to it,” “We feel National Random Acts of Kindness Week is a great opportunity to spread a little kindness by providing consumers with added motivation, tips, and products needed to maintain their goals for the year,”  says Rebecca Smith, Master Lock's Vice President of Marketing.

 

Research shows that as we enter the month of February, 36 percent of us abandon our resolutions; by April 54 percent of us have gone back to our old habits.

 

For many of us, a healthy lifestyle tops the list of Resolutions. This week, Master Lock will be giving inspiration to random gym-goers in select cities by surprising them with the Master Lock 1534D Password Lock. It's the perfect reminder to lock in those healthy lifestyle resolutions and doing a random act of kindness.

 

In conjunction with Master Lock’s acts of kindness, the company has created the following set of tips to help consumers strategically adapt to their new lifestyles and make their New Year’s resolutions permanent habits:

• Write It Down…and Share It. Simply thinking through your resolutions and storing them mentally isn’t going to ensure you stay committed. Having a list of goals in your organizer, smartphone, or social media profile that you can easily access and share will reinforce your promise to yourself and spur encouragement from your followers and friends.
• Get the right gear. Whether your goals revolve around getting back in the gym or being more organized at home, having the right products to help you succeed is a must. For organization, the 7148D document storage box can help keep important documents safely filed away.  To securely organize your digital life, register for a free account at www.masterlockvault.com to safely store your user names, passwords, and other confidential data for easy access anytime, anywhere.  Getting good shoes, proper work-out wear, and a new gym lock such as the 1534D Password lock will help reinvigorate your enthusiasm to exercise.
• Do it for a Month. In order for a new behavior to become a habit, you must stick to it for at least 30 days. Setting this small goal will make achieving your overall resolution more realistic. Plus, you can be encouraged when you’ve reached the one-month mark and assess your progress.
• Keep a Journal. Commit to writing one to two sentences about your progress toward your goals each day. Keeping a written record of how you’re doing will keep your resolution top of mind and motivate you to continue to make changes.
• One Step at a Time. Don’t set too many goals and then try tackling them all at once. Make one goal your priority and focus on changing your habits to achieve it. Once you’ve mastered it, set your sights on two additional goals, giving yourself realistic timelines to achieve them, and go from there.

During the week Master Lock will be surprising gym goer's in select cities with their Master Lock 1534D Password lock as a way to give the inspiration to lock up their fitness resolutions for 2012 all while spreading a little kindness. If you reside in the following cities keep an eye out for the Master Lock crew handing out the 1534D Password Lock at a gym near you!

If you frequent the gym in these cities, watch for the Master Lock Kindness Crew:

• Chicago, Illinois
•  Dallas, Texas
•  Los Angeles, California
• Miami, Florida
• New York, New York
• San Francisco, California

About MasterLock:

Master Lock is a well-known American manufacturer of padlocks, security products, and related accessories. They have been in business for over 100 years and have a reputation for producing durable and reliable locks.

 

*In sharing this random acts of kindness post by Master Lock, I will receive a Master Lock 1534D.  The Information provided as well as about tips provided by Master Lock's press release.