Kindness should come from the heart, not a to-do list. It isn’t about ticking off a list of ‘kind’ tasks every day. It’s about cultivating a compassionate outlook on life, one that is authentic to your personality and lifestyle. Here are some ideas:
• Practise conscious commuting – instead of tuning out, look for ways to help others, like offering a seat to someone. If you drive, be the one who lets people out at junctions.
• If you work in an office, bring in kindness Fridays. In one study, people who designate a day a week to it experienced a bigger happiness hit than those who spread their good deeds throughout the week.
• Turn walking the dog into an awe walk – walking somewhere so beautiful it inspires feelings of awe…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2016 - Issue 44