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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

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?

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?

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

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.

There’s Science Behind Acts of Kindness

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.

Take The Pledge
of Kindness

Take The Pledge
of Kindness

Commit to Being Kind

Commit to Being Kind

Commit to Being Kind

Take The Pledge
of Kindness

Join our kindness community.

Join our kindness community.

Join our kindness community.

Join our kindness community.

SHARE KIND
STORIES

SHARE KIND
STORIES

SHARE KIND
STORIES

Highlight Kindness in Your Community.

Stay Connected With Kindness Online

Follow Us on Social

Follow Us on Social

Big thanks to the student council at Ascent Academy Saratoga Springs! As part of their journey to becoming a certified School of Kindness, they organized a Veterans Drive to support those who served! These young leaders are making a difference, one kind act at a time! #schoolofkindness #veteransdrive
Over the past few months, we’ve partnered with the boys at JJYS to reduce incidents, and during our recent mural project, the results were inspiring - incidents dropped significantly! Motivated by this, we challenged the boys to go 30 days incident-free with a reward of new shoes and slides if they succeeded. They decided to work as a community, knowing that if one person slipped, they would all miss out. 

This experience taught them that kindness and teamwork can truly make a difference. After earning their reward, the boys are already well on their way to another 30 days incident-free, setting an example of cooperation and kindness for everyone. We love these boys! 

#jjys #onekindactaday #team
Celebrating World Kindness Day by serving at our local dining hall! We believe kindness starts with community. Today, we rolled up our sleeves to share a meal, a smile, and a little warmth with those who need it most. Let’s keep spreading kindness every day!  #WorldKindnessDay #OneKindActADay #CommunityLove #ServeWithHeart
We recently unveiled a beautiful mural at the JJYS Day Skills Intervention facility, symbolizing how kindness unites us all. Each vibrant detail in the mural reflects the power of compassion to bring people together. Alongside it, a bowl of beads reminds us that every act of kindness connects us, like beads forming a chain of support.

Thank you to everyone at JJYS for this heartwarming celebration of kindness and connection! 

#jjys #kindnessmatters
We had an incredible Halloween assembly at Life Skills, an occupational skills school led by the amazing Principal Linda, a true champion of kindness! Students performed a skit showing how kindness gives us superpowers, and we had an inspiring presentation on how we can save the world with kindness. We even voted for the kindest teacher and student! This school is spreading kindness in every corner, and we’re so grateful to be part of it.

#KindnessIsPower #lifeskills #halloween
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