Better Together
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK
As we move through the week following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to honor his legacy, not just in words, but in the way we live, work, and show up for one another.
So often, this holiday invites big ideas: justice, equality, freedom. Important ideas. Necessary ideas. But this week, my reflection keeps coming back to something both simpler and deeply personal.
We are better together.
Different ideas. Different backgrounds. Different life experiences. Different strengths.
When those differences are welcomed, not merely tolerated, but truly valued, something powerful happens. Life gets richer. Work gets better. Communities get stronger. And honestly? We become happier people.
I see this play out in small, everyday ways. In conversations where someone offers a perspective I hadn’t considered. In teams where one person’s creativity pairs beautifully with another’s structure. In families, classrooms, neighborhoods, and workplaces where no one person is expected to be everything.
Diversity isn’t just about representation. It’s about collaboration.
Getting Started
It’s about recognizing that we don’t all need to think the same way, move at the same pace, or bring the same skills to the table in order to belong. In fact, it’s precisely because we don’t that growth happens.
When we allow different strengths to shine, the pressure to be perfect softens. We stop asking people to fit a mold and start asking a better question: What do you bring that I don’t?
That question opens doors.
It creates room for learning instead of defensiveness. For curiosity instead of fear. For connection instead of division.
Dr. King’s vision wasn’t just about equality under the law. It was about building a world rooted in dignity, mutual respect, and shared humanity. A world where differences weren’t seen as threats, but as assets.
That vision still matters.
It matters in how we listen. In who we invite into the room. In whose voices we amplify. In how willing we are to sit with ideas that challenge our own.
And it matters in the quiet, daily choices we make, Choosing openness over assumption, collaboration over competition, and compassion over comfort.
As we reflect on the week that has passed, my hope is simple: that we continue creating spaces at home, at work, and in our communities, where people feel seen, valued, and welcomed exactly as they are.
Because the world Dr. King imagined wasn’t built by sameness.
It was built by people coming together.
Different. Imperfect. Hopeful.
Better together.
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A Note from Happy Spaces
Our goal is simple: to add value to your life. If you think this project will be helpful, here are some steps to set yourself up for success:
Estimate how long it will take—then double it. Giving yourself extra time helps reduce stress.
Schedule it on your calendar for the week ahead. Setting a specific date increases follow-through.
Break it up if it will take more than an hour. Tackling it in smaller steps makes it more manageable.
Make a list of every action needed before you start. A clear plan helps keep you on track.
Do what works for you—you don’t have to complete every part, just what adds value to your life.
Find an Accountability Partner—having support makes it easier to stay committed.
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Sincerely,
Sarah Weingarten
Meet Sarah
As the oldest of nine kids with two working parents, I grew up juggling many responsibilities at home. Organization and time management became my lifeline amidst the chaos.
I attended the Cornell Hotel School and pursued my childhood dream of working in the hospitality industry. In 2016, I launched Happy Spaces, combining my passion for structure and efficiency with helping others.
I love working with students to develop essential organizational, time management, and study skills. These skills empower them to reach their full potential, build confidence, and create a future they feel good about.