7 Small But Mighty Acts Of Kindness You Can Try Today

Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash" />Today is World Kindness Day (13 Nov) and while it’s easy to write off these national days as marketing fodder (as they often are, to be fair), this one is a little different – and very meaningful.According to UNESCO: “World Kindness Day was established in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement with the purpose of promoting kindness around the world.”The day is all about giving people the chance to reflect on “one of the most important and unifying human principles - empathy, compassion and kindness”.It’s also about encouraging acts of kindness, big and small. During a time of polarisation and desperately sad news cycles, remembering to be kind and finding ways to be kinder to one another should be top priority.How to celebrate World Kindness DayAny act of kindness, big or small, can make a real difference.Kindness UK, an independent, not-for-profit organisation with the goal of making kindness a greater part of everyday life, recommends these small (but impactful) steps:Send a kind text to someone you know. This could be a thank you, well wish, compliment, remembrance of a kind deed or anything kind!Sign up to the organ donor registerGo through your possessions and donate items you no longer use to charityLeave money in a parking metre, ticket or vending machine for the next personWrite positive online reviews for places you have visited or businesses you have gone toDonate to a nature charity (this can be one focused on animals, sea-life or conservation of natural habitats)Donate old towels or blankets to an animal shelterThe health benefits of kindness According to the American Psychiatric Association, “everyday simple acts of kindness can contribute to boosting your mood, reducing stress, and possibly alleviating symptoms of depression or anxiety”.“In addition, what might seem like a small kind gesture could have a greater impact than you might think.”It certainly can. Related...This 'Kindness Rule' Is A Perfect Way To Teach Children How To Be ConsiderateI've Worked With Hundreds Of Kids, A Simple Change In Schools Could Boost Mental HealthHere's How Often Science Says You Should See Your Friends

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