Re-Nudging: create a chalk message/drawing on sidewalk

Dear Nudger, The countdown to 52Nudges 4.0 is ON! I’m taking a last look at old posts for inspiration, as I get ready to finalize my List for this new round–which starts this coming Sunday.

This Nudge has appeared on every round (which I mention below), but because it has now become a regular practice (Nudging win!), this is not going on my List for round #4. But I offer it up as an example of what you might include on your list. Nudges don’t have to be deep, hard, or dramatically life-changing. They can be simple, and simply fun. — Kathleen

Create a chalk message/drawing on the sidewalk (originally posted March 17, 2022)

This is so funny: I was actually thinking about pulling out my basket of chalks a few days ago and making something fun, and now I “have” to do it!

If you’re a long-time Nudger, you know that this Nudge has appeared in every round. It checks all the boxes: cheap, fun, creative, outside my comfort zone (I am so not a visual artist), and it 100% lifts my spirits every time.

The message will go on our front sidewalk, so it will be addressed to our neighbors. However, I am fully aware that I am sending this message to myself. What do I need to hear/read? What do you need?

As always, make this Nudge your own. Maybe use paints, markers, or crayons to make an uplifting sign and hang it in your front window. Maybe create something on Canva and post it on your social media. Have fun with it!

What Happened: Oh, how I love this Nudge. I’ve been going out of the house a lot lately (puppy), about every hour on the hour (pee breaks), and every time my messages made me smile.

About an hour after I finished, I noticed one of the neighbor kids was out front, busy making her own chalk messages. She drew some flowers in front of our house with “You are awesome blossom!” #fullheart

The Ah-Hahs: My spirit needed this boost. I needed to do something fun. Sometimes it really is the simplest things that do the heavy lifting.