Daily letters from the restaurant owner, and general manager Christine Fauver. These are written to her restaurant kitchen team and front of the house servers to show her appreciation for what they do and to encourage them not only at work but in their daily lives.

Daily Encouragement for 6-17-24

Happy Monday! I am so grateful to begin my week with you all. I hope you had a moment to set up your goals for the week yesterday. Seeing more of you choosing to carve time out for fitness and sharing your time volunteering was such a blessing. Your personal growth not only benefits you but also our team, family, and community. I am so thankful to be a part of watching you choose to grow. As we continue our series on growth and renewal, I want to talk about comparison. You are running your own race. Not anyone else’s. As long as you continue moving forward each day, you will change the trajectory of your life and those around you. You are choosing not to be stuck.   Comparison is the thief of joy. Renewing, revitalizing, and reconstructing your life takes immense courage. Choose to be authentic. There is only one special you, and you were created for a great purpose. Remember, your happiness is your responsibility.

Daily Encouragement for 6-16-24

Good morning, team! Today, let’s embark on a journey to understand our emotions. Emotions are a beautiful gift, not the situation or the person you are. Each of us is unique, and our unique personalities give us emotions. Learning how to examine your emotional response is essential, rather than allowing emotions to define who you are and dictate your day. Stepping back from an emotional response takes practice and patience. Choosing to respond rather than react is a challenge, but it’s a challenge that becomes easier when you embrace a growth mentality each day. Remember, choosing a growth mindset is not just a suggestion; it’s a necessity. As you begin each of your shifts, step into the shift with a growth mindset, and as you close your day, allow the day to renew you rather than destroy you. Each moment that we have is an opportunity to grow and learn. Even the hard days bring a gift of opportunity, understanding, and possibly a different lens.   Remember, your happiness is your responsibility.  

Daily Encouragement for 6-14-24

Good morning, team! It’s Friday, and I hope you’ve had a fantastic week. Take a moment to reflect on your personal journey this week. Each day came with its own set of challenges and wins, and you pushed through them, striving and thriving. Your lows didn’t define you; they only motivated you to continue pushing the needle just 1% more. It takes courage to keep going when everything seems bleak, and you’ve shown that courage!   How are you doing with your fitness goals? Are you managing to get in at least three hours a week? Have you found time to volunteer? Remember, taking care of your mind and body is paramount to your success. Let me know about your progress by Sunday. I’m cheering you on and so grateful for each of your lives. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with our team, our family, and the community we adore.  Remember, your happiness is your responsibility, and I am here to support you.  

Daily Encouragement for 6-9-24

Good morning, team! It’s the beginning of a new week, a chance for us to focus on the present and leave behind any past challenges. Each one of you is an integral part of our team, and your contributions are deeply valued. Thank you for consistently bringing your best self to work. Your time and talents are not just shared with a team, but with a community that I deeply cherish. Take some time today to set goals for the week, and remember, your happiness is a responsibility we all share.

Daily Encouragement for 6-8-24

Life will bring you challenges daily, and endless struggles will pave the path to your dreams. But in these very struggles, you find your true strength and resilience. Choosing to embrace the journey with courage and determination, no matter how tough, takes courage and forgiveness.
Remember, each obstacle you face is not a setback but a stepping stone toward your growth and success. One strategy I’ve found helpful is to break down the challenge into smaller, more manageable tasks. Every challenge conquered is a testament to your perseverance and spirit. In adversity, you can rise, push beyond your limits, and become stronger. The feeling of accomplishment that comes from overcoming challenges is a powerful source of inspiration and hope.
I’ve experienced my fair share of challenges, but I’ve learned that anything is possible with hard work and unwavering determination. Your journey may not be easy, but it is uniquely yours, and every step forward is a victory worth celebrating.
So, embrace your struggles, for they shape you into the extraordinary person you are destined to be. Keep striving, keep believing, and know that you are never alone. The power of community and support is not just valuable; it’s essential in overcoming challenges. Together, we can overcome challenges and reach heights we once only dreamed of, united in our shared journey of growth and resilience.
Stay strong, stay inspired, and let your light shine brightly through every struggle you face. Remember, your happiness is your responsibility.  

Daily Encouragement for 6-7-24

Engaging in fun activities is crucial for mental and emotional growth and renewal. Each day, choose to laugh.  Have you ever heard of laughing yoga?  I suggest looking it up sometime.  Searching out one thing daily is a fun way to change the day, and it will stimulate your brain.  Fun triggers endorphins that uplift your mood, alleviating anxiety and depression. Incorporating fun into your lives ensures a balanced personal development approach, helping you stay resilient, rejuvenated, and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges. Remember, your happiness is your responsibility.  

Daily Encouragement for 6-6-24

Good morning, team. Growth and renewal do not need to be overwhelming. It can start with your mindset and setting an intention for the hour, day, week, quarter, or year. Consider taking a small step, like learning a new skill, reading a book on personal development, or setting a SMART goal. Regularly check your progress and adjust your plan, but keep moving forward. Remember, maintaining a positive mindset is vital. Acknowledge and celebrate each step you complete. This will keep you motivated and positive.
A growth and renewal mindset begins with a single step, leading to a lifetime of change. Let’s make today the day we start that journey together as a united team. Our collective effort, each small step, can lead us to achieve great things! Remember, your happiness is your responsibility.  

Daily Encouragement for 6-4-24

Good morning, team! As we continue our journey of growth and renewal, I encourage you to embrace change and adapt to new ways of thinking. Numerous resources available today can help you focus on becoming the best version of yourself. Take a moment to identify any resources or support you need to help you reach your yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly, or daily goals. Numerous productivity tools are available, as well as endless information in the form of books, blogs, podcasts, etc., or consider investing in yourself through a motivational coach.
Your next action step needs to be purposefully committing to daily action. Look at your day from a different perspective. I once heard a speaker discuss time management. He pointed out that time looks very different today than it did 100 years ago. This was a strange concept, but it made sense as I delved deeper into his talk. Communication, for instance, was a much slower process back then, with correspondence taking a month or more to reach its recipient. Today, a message can be delivered in seconds. Consider breaking your day into sections to manage it better and create success. Keep pushing just 1%. Run your race. Don’t compare yourself to others, but know that you were made for such a time as this. You are enough. You are loved. Remember, your happiness is your responsibility.  

Daily Encouragement for 6-3-24

Good morning, team!
I’m grateful for each of you and the time and talents you share with the community. As we continue to talk about growth and renewal, I encourage you to take the next big step. I want you to tackle the things you have been putting off. Make a list and write down the steps you will need to take. Once you complete the list, break it down into smaller, manageable steps. I don’t want you to be overwhelmed, but I would be grateful if you could learn how to construct a plan to empower you. Next, setting a timeline for each step you have written down is essential to your success. Finally, make a deadline for each of these steps. Once you reframe your definition of a deadline, you will see that these deadlines are an internal accountability tool.    Choose not to allow deadlines to stress you out, but use these deadlines to keep you accountable to your best self. You are enough, and your life is essential. It is worth setting goals for yourself. You are only stuck if you stop. Remember, your happiness is your responsibility.  

Daily Encouragement for 6-2-24

Choosing growth and purposefully constructing a renewal mindset is essential to your transformative journey of success. Life is a journey of growth and renewal. As we are mid-year, I want you to notice the seasons changing. Just as nature transforms with each season, we, too, have the power to shed old layers and bloom anew. Today’s topic is bitterness. I encourage you to choose love and let go of the bitterness.   Letting go of bitterness is like pruning away dead branches—it creates space for fresh, vibrant growth. But the true liberation comes with forgiveness. Forgiveness allows you to move forward. Embrace this freedom, and allow yourself to flourish. Keep moving forward in your journey of growth. Push that needle 1%. You are not stuck unless you stop. Choose today to keep growing, keep renewing, and let your spirit soar. Remember, your happiness is your responsibility.