Random Acts of Kindness.
The Importance of being kind
As a society, so much emphasis is placed on improving the world globally. Saving the environment and promoting equity are at the forefront of the world's current push for change. While these issues are extremely important to address, there are also little things that people can every day to make the world a better place. Many people forget the significance of being kind to others. A simple compliment or doing something thoughtful can make somebody's whole day without requiring much effort. Making the world a kinder place makes the world a better place too. There are numerous things that we can do daily that can promote kindness and make the world a better place to live in.
Some ideas for acts of kindness
Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with ways to be kind. Below are some ideas.
| Being kind to your friends | Being kind to strangers | Being kind to your community |
|---|---|---|
| Tell them you appreciate them | Compliment them | Pick up trash found on the ground |
| Bake or cook some treats | Offer a helping hand | Donate old clothing |
| Surprise them with a small gift | Buy a coffee | Volunteer |
| Hand make them a card | Leave a nice note | Buy local |
| Source: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas | ||
Being kind to yourself.
As it has been said before, kindness makes the world go round. Being kind to others can help brighten one's day and can also help promote the spread of kindness. With that said, however, it is just as important to be kind to yourself. How can you be kind to others when you aren't kind to yourself? There are many good self-care techniques that allow you to show yourself a bit of kindness. For example, being self-aware of how you are treating yourself, allowing yourself time to recharge and rest, and making sure you are fueling yourself well and drinking enough water.
There are many sources that provide ideas for self-care. Listed below are three sources for ideas.