Bring Kindness to Life: Introducing the Kindness Jar
Bring Kindness to Life: Introducing the Kindness Jar
Sometimes the simplest ideas can make the biggest impact, and that’s exactly the case with the Kindness Jar. Whether you’re looking to spread kindness in your personal life, at home with your family, at school, or even in the office, the Kindness Jar offers a fun, interactive way to make kindness a daily habit.
What is the Kindness Jar?
The Kindness Jar is a physical jar filled with simple, actionable kindness ideas written on slips of paper. Each day, you pull a random suggestion from the jar, like “Give a genuine compliment,” “Buy a coffee for a colleague,” or “Write a thank-you note.” This hands-on approach brings a sense of excitement and spontaneity to your daily acts of kindness.
How Does It Work?
Creating and using a Kindness Jar is easy! Start by writing down different acts of kindness on small slips of paper and placing them in a jar or container. Each day, draw one slip and carry out the act. You can do this at home with your family, individually, or even in a group setting like an office or school. It’s an engaging way to encourage consistent kindness without needing to plan ahead.
How to Create Your Own Kindness Jar
Follow these simple steps to create a Kindness Jar for personal, home, or office use:
- Choose a Jar or Container: Find a jar, box, or any container you like. You can decorate it to make it more personal and visually appealing.
- Write Down Acts of Kindness: On small slips of paper, write down various kind acts. These can range from simple gestures like “Smile at someone” to more involved acts like “Volunteer at a local charity.” Involve others by asking for suggestions.
- Fill the Jar: Place all the slips of kindness acts in the jar and mix them up.
- Draw One Daily: Each day, draw one slip from the jar and perform the act. If you’re using this at home, let family members take turns drawing. If it’s for the office, you can make it a team-building exercise.
- Track Progress and Celebrate: Keep a journal or board where you can track completed acts, reflect on the impact, or celebrate together at the end of the week.
Why Use a Kindness Jar?
The Kindness Jar brings an element of surprise and fun to your kindness practice. It encourages you (or your team, peers or family) to think beyond your typical routine and engage with the world in a more positive way. For families, it’s a great way to teach kids about kindness. In the office, it’s a simple way to foster a positive, collaborative atmosphere.
Ready to Get Started?
Start spreading kindness today by creating your own Kindness Jar. It’s perfect for personal use, family activities, or even in the workplace! Plus, you can inspire others to join in. Take the next step by making a formal commitment—take our Pledge of Kindness and commit to practicing one act of kindness a day.
Join us by taking the Pledge of Kindness—commit to one act of kindness a day, every day.
Together, we can create a kinder world, one act at a time!
