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Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness

The ripple effect of kindness extends far beyond its immediate recipient. When we extend kindness, we not only brighten someone else’s day but we also contribute to a more harmonious and compassionate society. Studies have shown that acts of kindness can boost mood, reduce stress, and even improve physical health.

Furthermore, kindness is contagious. Scientists at Stanford University determined that “Witnessing kindness inspires kindness, causing it to spread like a virus.” What if insteand of flu season we made February Kindness season…?

When we witness or experience kindness, we’re more likely to pay it forward, creating a chain reaction of positivity that reverberates through our communities. In a world often plagued by division and discord, kindness serves as a powerful antidote, bridging gaps and fostering understanding.

Kindness. Pass It On.

Read about Kindness Contagion in Scientific American magazine.

The Science of Kindness

In this video, UC Berkeley’s Dacher Keltner discusses how  research  finds that we are hard-wired to be kind.

In this episode of The Art of Communication the hosts look at why kindness, and especially random acts of kindness, help us connect with other people and communicate successfully with them. 

The second episode briefly explains the history of the Random Acts of Kindness Day in less than 3 minutes.

The Benefits of Kindness

The Selfish Benefits of Kindness video explores how acts of kindness have the ability to improve your mood, effect your level of optimism, and promote your well-being including focus, pain reduction and even slowing down the aging of cells!

This video lists the ways that Acts of Kindness can reduce feelings of stress and depression as well as promote feelings of calmness and happiness.

Teaching Kindness to Young Children

21 Kindness Activities for Kids

This page includes learning activities, craft projects, games, songs, a list of books, and ideas for teaching and practicing kindness.

The Heart Chart to Track Random Acts of Kindness

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Being Kind To Yourself

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