The knock-on effects of your actions can spread kindness more widely as people read the positive news of what you have done.
It’s World Mental Health Day from the Mental Health Foundation and there’s no denying that we continue to live in difficult and scary times which can be bad for our individual and collective mental health. In good news, there’s a growing body of academic research and evidence, that proves why kindness matters and tells us […]
We love research into kindness and the Be Kind Movement are currently running a kindness survey so we had to tell you about it! Head over to the Be Kind Movement’s website to take part. We can’t wait to discover what they learn about just how common kindness is and how it shows up in
“I was staying in Oxford for work. I delivered a half day training so I was exhausted and just nipped to the pub a few minutes from my accommodation for a quick dinner. I didn’t bring an umbrella or a waterproof coat. As I was leaving after a lovely dinner, it started to rain. I
We’re co-creating a living wave of kindness on 2nd October at midday with The Kind Brave Leader and Kindness Unites. The 2nd October is UN International Day of Non-Violence and we’re joining in with the global wave of kindness at 12 noon in every timezone. Wherever you are at 12 noon on 2nd October pause
Here at TfK HQ we’re all about promoting optimism so we’re keen to support our friends at Action for Happiness with the October challenge. Their aim is to “spread optimism in uncertain times” which is something we’re really passionate about too. Why not head over to their website to learn more about gifting yourself an
Every few months, Sara Yahia visits foster homes with friends, bringing little treat bags: crayons, sweets, and toys. On one visit, she met Leo, a quiet 5-year-old. He didn’t speak until a game of Jenga made him burst into giggles. Later, a caregiver told Sara he hadn’t laughed in weeks. That moment? A breakthrough. Then
What kind acts have you spotted on social media recently? Someone sent in this great example from their local Facebook group and we know there’s more, so let’s hear about yours! “I want to thank everyone who offered me a lift to the Heath this morning, your response was amazing, my husband has now been
As I am tall, I often get asked by other shoppers if I can reach something down from them for a higher shelf. This time I was in a clothes shop and there were a lot of sale items on a higher hanging rail. A lady asked me to reach down a shirt for her
“The receptionist at a business I visited for work was wearing a blouse that I also own. I told her that I liked the colour and hope it looks as nice on me as it does on her. She was really chuffed and said it was really kind of me to say so.” This lovely
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“I was scanning my shopping at the ASDA self-checkout, toddler in the trolley, baby asleep in the sling. You have to bend down a long way to reach into the trolleys and also to put your shopping in the bagging area, which is tricky while baby wearing, but there are never many proper tills open
