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.
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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 […]
How does kindness show up in your family (of birth or choice)? After I’d had a bad night’s sleep, my daughter made me breakfast in bed. Get inspired by more acts of kindness: Last money donated. Child donates pocket money to accessible toilet fund. Network Rail takes care of traveler stuck at Cheddington.
I arrived to set up my stall in the exhibition area for Cath Dixon’s employment law conference, only to discover that the pole connector at the top of my pop-up banner was broken so I couldn’t use it. A week later I mentioned what happened to Mark Summers at the Woodley Business Club. His company
After the Lionesses won their semi-final at the Women’s Euros, several people who aren’t into football themselves messaged me to say how exciting it must be for me. I thought it was really kind to think of me and send me a positive message simply because they know it’s a big deal to me! What
When each season shifts, Sara Yahia clears out her home and passes on her old clothes, unused appliances, and furniture after cleaning them. Some notable rehomed items are dishes and lamps to a college student, a stroller to a single mother left anonymously on her porch, and clothes for someone starting fresh. A neighbor once
I was pushing my bike through my local woods because the path is uphill and I was feeling tired, plus it was nice to be in the shade for a bit. A guy who was cycling through the woods slowed down to check that I was OK and whether my bike was broken and I
“I’ve been switching to Linux on my desktop because it runs Windows 10 and I refuse to just bin the entire computer because it can’t run 11! I am not techy so I was a bit worried but so many people have helped! I had people from all over the world walking me through it
How do you show yourself kindness? My mental health has been up and down recently so I’ve started knitting, something I used to do years ago, as a way to relax. I even took my knitting with me on the train! Get inspired with more acts of kindness: Young Minds collects messages of support for
How do you show kindness to yourself? I try to get out for a walk every morning (or most mornings anyway). I find it sets me up really well for the day ahead. It’s been particularly important recently when I haven’t been feeling my best. Get inspired with more acts of kindness: Pound shop staff
How can you spread kindness today? I popped to the bathroom at the station and there was a Mum there with 2 young children. She was obviously feeling a bit stressed, so I offered to help her by holding her bag so she didn’t have to put it on to the wet floor. She said
