Can One Week Of Focused Positivity Change Southern Utah?

What if—for one week—every single person in Southern Utah chose positivity?

Picture our community where gratitude is the default language. Instead of traffic frustration on I-15, Main Street in Cedar, and Bluff Street in STG, there’s a wave of courtesy. At the grocery store, patience replaces sighs and eye rolls. Neighbors greet each other with genuine warmth instead of distracted nods or ignoring each other all together.

Sometimes it starts as small as a smile. You've felt it when a perfect stranger decides to share a smile with you. You never know when that one gesture will drastically change someone’s day. It can start small by carrying that positive feeling forward, holding a door for a stranger or calling a loved one just to say hello. Positivity is contagious, and before long, an entire community is lit up by one simple spark.

The ripple effect would be impossible to ignore. Stress levels would plummet. Smiles would multiply. But most importantly, positivity would flip a switch in our brains. Science shows that when we’re grateful, our problem-solving abilities skyrocket. Challenges that once felt overwhelming suddenly look like puzzles waiting for solutions. Positivity clears the fog and sharpens our focus.

That’s why Cat Country Utah is launching a Countdown to Thanksgiving from November 17 through Thanksgiving Day. Each day, we’ll ask listeners to share acts of kindness and stories of gratitude on the air and across social media. One smile, one story, one act of kindness at a time—it all adds up.

It sounds simple—maybe even idealistic. But positivity isn’t about ignoring problems. It’s about approaching them with energy instead of exhaustion. One week of collective gratitude in Southern Utah could be the proof that when we choose positivity, we don’t just feel better, we do better.

So what’s stopping us from trying? Join Us!