A collection of posts that show how we are part of a bigger #teamkind when we act with kindness. These stories tell us about the positive things that people do to be kind to others.
I’m delighted to re-start the kindness guest blogs with this one from compassionate therapist, Phil Gowler, about the ripples of kindness he sees in the world. Little acts add up to something much bigger than the sum of their parts. Kindness and Quantum Wow, doesn’t that title sound pretentious? Here I am, preening myself at […]
As a comms and strategy specialist for not-for-profit organisations, charities are a big part of my life. I want to make a positive difference in the world and helping organisations with a vision of a kinder world to communicate well is my way of doing that. This blog celebrates the difference that charities have made
Did you do No Mow May this year? L did and they told us they “barely mow the grass these days (and stick to No Mow May) and this year when I have mowed I have left a big patch of long grass by the tree we have covered in bird feeders which the animals
Which fitness folks make you feel amazing? For me it’s my Zumba and aerobics teacher, Sedge Gooding. She’s one of the kindest people I know. I’ve always loved her classes – they are fun, varied and she makes us smile as well as work hard. When we were all stuck inside she went above and
For all the competition in sport there’s a lot of kindness too as Tanni Grey Thompson shared on the Comfort Eating Podcast. While talking to Grace Dent, Tanni talked about a time when she was at the Paralympics and gave advice to a really young athlete who was in the same house as her at
This month’s guest blog comes from Malcolm Powers, who shares his experiences of kindness in politics. The dominant narrative we have about politics right now, especially on a national level in the UK, is not about kindness, so I’m delighted to read a different perspective. I’m Labour and you’re Conservative so we hate each other.
Lots of kindness and community spirit for the Jubilee Street Party where I live today. There were a group of volunteers who got us all organised, put together a list of food items, arranged the gazebos and BBQs. On the day, we all brought along different food items, chatted to neighbours, played with the kids
One way to volunteer is to become a charity trustee. I have been a trustee for 2 amazing charities – children’s literacy charity ABC to Read and advice charity Citizens Advice Wokingham. It was a great honour and responsibility to be involved with both of them. If you’re considering becoming a trustee I would highly
Share someone who’s doing amazing things for their community with me. Let’s celebrate the people putting others first day in, day out.
This month’s guest blogger is environmental leadership coach, Kath Allen, who shares some tips for ensuring we show ourselves kindness, as a basis for kindness to others. I am an environmental leadership coach and I believe that self-care is an act of environmental activism. When we take exceptional care of ourselves and attend to our
