Kindness can make life warmer, for others and for you. It’s something you can practise, like any skill. Sometimes it gets rusty, and that’s okay. Here are some simple ways to bring more of it into your days.
Start small
A smile, a thank-you or holding a door open are small acts that matter.
Remember people
Think of someone who has been kind to you. Let them know how much it meant.
Listen
Giving someone your full attention is one of the kindest things you can do.
Be kind to yourself
Treat yourself the way you’d treat a good friend, especially after a mistake.
Kindness includes boundaries
Saying no when you need to is also a kind act. It’s not your job to make everyone happy.
Notice kindness around you
Look for small acts of kindness in your day. Noticing them can lift your mood.
How little is enough
Do one small, kind thing for someone today, without expecting anything in return.
For more, read Acts of kindness: how helping others may lift your wellbeing.
If you’d like to keep going with this, you’ll find a few gentle guides on the Guides page.