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Being kind to others is being kind to yourself.

From health benefits to making you a better person, friend, parent and leader, the power of kindness can powerfully impact nearly every aspect of your life.

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“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”

– Henry James

“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”

– Henry James

The Impact of Kindness

There are many reasons to be kind in your personal life, in your work life and in your community.

The impact of kindness reaches far beyond simple gestures; it shapes the atmosphere around you. In your personal life, kindness fosters stronger relationships and a deeper sense of fulfillment.

In your work life, it enhances collaboration, trust, and overall job satisfaction, leading to a more positive and productive environment.

Within your community, acts of kindness create a ripple effect, inspiring others to contribute and build a more supportive, connected society.

The impact of kindness reaches far beyond simple gestures; it shapes the atmosphere around you. In your personal life, kindness fosters stronger relationships and a deeper sense of fulfillment.

In your work life, it enhances collaboration, trust, and overall job satisfaction, leading to a more positive and productive environment.

Within your community, acts of kindness create a ripple effect, inspiring others to contribute and build a more supportive, connected society.

41%

Performing acts of kindness regularly can increase happiness by 41%.

23%

Regular engagement in kind behaviors can lower stress levels by 23%.

72%

72% of people who engage in kind acts report stronger relationships.

35%

Engaging in acts of kindness can lead to a 35% reduction in symptoms of depression.

“I have wept in the night, at my shortness of sight that to
others’ needs made me blind, but I have never yet had a
twinge of regret for being a little too kind.”

“I have wept in the night, at my shortness of sight that to others’ needs made me blind, but I have never yet had a twinge of regret for being a little too kind.”

C. R. Gibson

Kindness Starts With You

Who can your kindness touch today?
What kind act can you perform today that will make a difference in someone’s day and in the world?
Where can you be kind today?
How can you be the spark for kindness?

Explore Kindness Ideas

Kindness Starts With You

Who can your kindness touch today?
What kind act can you perform today that will make a difference in someone’s day and in the world?
Where can you be kind today?
How can you be the spark for kindness?

Explore Kindness Ideas

Kindness comes in many forms, each with the unique ability to contribute to a more compassionate world.

At its core, kindness is about considering the needs and feelings of others and acting in ways that benefit them – a unique way of spreading positivity.

Active or Intentional
Acts of Kindness

are deliberate and often planned to help others, such as volunteering at a local shelter, organizing a community cleanup, regularly donating to a charity or helping a neighbor with groceries.

These types of kindness require more effort and commitment but can lead to lasting change and deeper community connections.

Random Acts
of Kindness

are spontaneous, unplanned gestures that brighten someone’s day – paying for a stranger’s coffee, leaving a kind note for a colleague or giving an unexpected high five.

These small, unexpected actions can create a ripple effect, inspiring others to pay it forward.

Active or Intentional
Acts of Kindness

are deliberate and often planned to help others, such as volunteering at a local shelter, organizing a community cleanup, regularly donating to a charity or helping a neighbor with groceries.

These types of kindness require more effort and commitment but can lead to lasting change and deeper community connections.

Random Acts
of Kindness

are spontaneous, unplanned gestures that brighten someone’s day – paying for a stranger’s coffee, leaving a kind note for a colleague or giving an unexpected high five.

These small, unexpected actions can create a ripple effect, inspiring others to pay it forward.

Emotional Kindness

provides emotional support to a friend in need, offering words of encouragement, or simply being present for someone.

Environmental Kindness extends our compassion to the world around us, encompassing actions that protect and nurture our planet and its ecosystems.

Self Kindness

involves treating ourselves with the same compassion we offer others. This includes self-care, setting boundaries, and positive self-talk.

By being kind to ourselves, we replenish our emotional resources and build resilience, enabling us to be kinder to others.

Emotional Kindness

provides emotional support to a friend in need, offering words of encouragement, or simply being present for someone.

Environmental Kindness extends our compassion to the world around us, encompassing actions that protect and nurture our planet and its ecosystems.

Self Kindness

involves treating ourselves with the same compassion we offer others. This includes self-care, setting boundaries, and positive self-talk.

By being kind to ourselves, we replenish our emotional resources and build resilience, enabling us to be kinder to others.

Explore Some Examples of Kind Acts

There’s Science Behind Acts of Kindness

Aside from the emotional and moral benefits of kindness, there are many scientific reasons to be kind. Here are some:

Oxytocin

Love Hormone

Research shows that kindness isn’t just a feel-good concept; there are tangible benefits for both the giver and the receiver.

When we perform acts of kindness, our brains release oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” which helps lower blood pressure and improves overall heart health.

Kind acts also trigger the release of serotonin and dopamine, associated with happiness and satisfaction.

Cortisol

Stress Hormone

Kindness is a sort of superpower and practicing it can reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone), increase overall life satisfaction, improve mental health, help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, and even boost the immune system.
Interestingly, even witnessing acts of kindness can boost our mood and inspire us to be kinder, creating a virtuous cycle within ourselves and our community. Studies have shown that people who regularly practice kindness have lower risks of chronic diseases and longer life expectancies.

Social
Perspective

Role of Kindness

From a social perspective, kindness plays a crucial role in building and maintaining strong relationships. It fosters trust, empathy, and cooperation.

While more research is needed to fully understand the long-term impacts of sustained kindness practices, the existing evidence clearly points to its power in enhancing both individual well-being and the overall well-being of society.

Next Steps: Incorporating Kindness
into Your Daily Routine

Next Steps: Incorporating Kindness into Your Daily Routine

Next Steps: Incorporating Kindness
into Your Daily Routine

When we see kindness, we tend to thank people and then move on. How do we get kindness to live on, not just move on? There are hundreds of ways to put a smile on someone’s face. And dozens of places to show kindness. Share your favorites with your social channels and inspire others.

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