Harvard University’s Happiness Challenge

Kindness comes in many forms and just about anyone can choose to be kind. One thing we know for sure is that choosing kindness is much easier when we are happy. And experience has taught us that one of the main sources of happiness is through being kind to ourselves. Luckily, a group of Harvard …

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5 Ways to Show Dad Kindness on Father’s Day

With Father’s Day just around the corner, you’re probably thinking of all the ways you can make this year extra special for your loved one(s). One of our favorite places to start is by brainstorming simple ways to be kind! Whether you’re celebrating a biological dad, an adoptive dad, a father figure, or anything in …

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Free Flowers for Kindness

Do you know what we love more than a random act of kindness? One that sparks an idea leading to hundreds more! And that is exactly how the Free Flower Project was born… “a random act of kindness that grew out of control, literally,” according to Idaho News 6. The Free Flower Project The Free …

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How to Organize a Beach Clean-Up

Summer is finally here and with it, so many new and fun opportunities to be kind and make a difference! One of our favorite summertime kindness activities is to host a beach or community clean-up. With so many more people flocking to their favorite summertime hot spots, chances are these spaces could use a little …

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Chaos & Kindness Over Memorial Day Weekend

A new Chaos & Kindness store is coming to Keene, New Hampshire this Memorial Day Weekend! And according to their Facebook posts, they’re fixing to have one heck of a time at their grand opening! What is Chaos and Kindness? Founded by Justin Spencer of rock band Recycled Percussion, Chaos & Kindness is “a worldwide …

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Fifth-Grader Starts Kindness Closet to Help Fellow Students

This week’s kindness spotlight goes out to Shreve Elementary fifth-grader, Andi Musser. Motivated by the realization that some of her classmates couldn’t afford new clothes, Andi started a ‘Kindness Closet’ at her school. Starting the Kindness Closet When her friend shared that she wore her brother’s hand-me-downs, Andi wanted to help. According to an article …

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First-Ever Mental Health Action Day

COVID-19 brought with it many challenges. Aside from the obvious concerns of physical health and safety, the pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in mental health issues. Millions of people globally have found themselves struggling to cope with new mental health symptoms. Millions more are battling pre-existing conditions that have resurfaced and/or intensified as …

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Using Kindness to Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! And you know what that means… It’s time to let all the moms in our lives know just how much they mean to us! Whether you’re showing your love and appreciation to your own mom, a mother figure, a friend, or a family member, now’s the time to …

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Hitting the Streets With Empowering Cuts

There’s nothing quite as heartwarming as seeing someone’s smiling face after receiving an act of kindness. Luckily, since finding the Empowering Cuts Instagram page, we’ve had no shortage of smiles on our feed. So naturally, our curiosity peaked. What exactly is Empowering Cuts and who’s behind all that kindness? We set out to get the …

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Woman Starts Business to Promote Mental Health During COVID-19

Mental health activist and small business owner, Mallory Gothelf, launched Find Your / Self Boxes during the pandemic in hopes of promoting kindness, self-care, and mental health action during COVID-19.  The Inspiration According to an article she wrote for Channel Kindness, Mallory believes that her personal battle with mental health is what led her to …

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