Why it's important to be kind

Friday, 8:32am

June 21st, 2024

Today is Mom's birthday!

Going to call Mom and wish her a happy birthday.

It's cloudy — 82 degrees here in New York.

Let's talk about why it's important to be kind.

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Have you ever felt kindness from people?

People show kindness through their actions.

Even from strangers.

Here are 3 reasons why it's important to be kind:

1. To reduce conflict.

We all get nervous around people.

You won't know when the person you meet is the last time.

The words you say can affect a person's mood.

In-person as well as online.

Helping people feels good.

2. To show how you care.

Yesterday, a co-worker was choking on water.

It was frightening.

I did what I could to help her out.

Opened the drawer and got napkins so she could remove the mucus.

Got the lozenges from my bag to help with the coughing.

Thank goodness she is okay.

It could have been worse.

She thanked me for being kind.

I gave her 2 lozenges when she left for the day in case she coughed again.

Showing how you care comes from your actions.

Before I forget, be kind to yourself.

3. To pay it forward.

Being kind creates a domino effect.

What does it mean?

Showing kindness helps people to be kind to others in return.

Here are some tips:

• Say thank you to someone who has helped you
• Call a friend you haven’t spoken to for a while
• Send someone a handwritten thank you note

Do what you can to pay it forward.

P.S. What is your advice for being kind to people?