One Kind Act a Day Blog
Help the One Kind Act a Day License Plate Project
One Kind Act a Day is working to get official license plates through the State of Utah - and you can help! Why license plates? Utah law allows for individuals to have a "special group plate" on their vehicles. Some of the plates that have already been approved include plates for schools, sports teams, civic organizations, hospitals and [...]
5 ways to improve your soft skills with one kind act a day
Key points Soft skills are some of the essential interpersonal skills that help us get along with others and thrive in the world, which have kindness at their core. It’s possible to develop and strengthen your soft skills by practicing kindness. Kids can benefit from kindness activities that allow them to grow into empathetic and socially aware individuals. [...]
What is empathy, and why is it important?
What is empathy, and why is it important? Key points Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, which is core to our survival and happiness. Empathy is something you can practice and get better at over time. Compassion is empathy in action, which is great for those around us, and for [...]
How to repair a toxic work environment with kindness
Key points Toxic work culture is more common than you might think, and there is a fine line between a stressful environment and discrimination. Noticing the signs can help you identify if your workplace is toxic and explore options available to you. Toxic workplace culture can be repaired with kindness. There is no shame in exploring other options [...]
The transformative power of kindness and compassion in prisons
Key points: Kindness and compassion make us stronger and promote positive change An empathetic approach can lead to rehabilitation and recidivism Our program, Kindness Matters increases compassion, supports personal growth, and sets individuals on the path to rehabilitation in prisons Our daily kindness pledge sends one simple idea to your inbox twice a week Kindness is transformative [...]
Make more friends with one small kind act per day
Key points: It’s normal to feel intimidated about meeting new people, making friends, and establishing meaningful relationships The solution is a simple daily practice: small acts of kindness Kindness is a win-win, even if deep friendships take time. Being kind has many psychological benefits for yourself and those around you. Our daily kindness pledge sends one simple idea [...]
Ask Your Patients if Kindness is Right for You: Kindness in Healthcare Providers
Ask Your Patients if Kindness is Right for You: Kindness in Healthcare Providers “The published literature suggests that physicians who display a warm, friendly, and reassuring manner with their patients are more effective… empathy makes patients more forthcoming about their symptoms and concerns, thus, facilitating medical information gathering, which, in turn, yields more accurate diagnosis and better care; [...]
How to Make Kindness a Daily Habit That Sticks
Kindness is a universal virtue, but turning it into a daily habit takes practice. Forming an intentional kindness routine may sound like too much effort, but it has the power to transform relationships, communities, and even our well-being. This guide will explore how kindness can be woven into the fabric of your day-to-day life, helping you set easy [...]
Ask Your Therapist if Kindness is Right for You: Kindness and Mental Health
Ask Your Therapist if Kindness is Right for You: Kindness and Mental Health “Helping others is a universal virtue and a very affordable and economic way to benefit others and our own well-being,” -Bryant Hui by: M.T. Bennett In 2025 we celebrated the 20th anniversary celebration of one of our sister organizations, the Maliheh Free Clinic, so the [...]
Ask Your Doctor if Kindness is Right for You: Kindness and Physical Health
Ask Your Doctor if Kindness is Right for You: Kindness and Physical Health “Exercise and good nutrition, for all their power to keep us healthy, are not enough. The next revolution in health care must be to bring to our awareness the health potential of helping others. The present headlined health revolution will not be completed until people [...]