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February 2022
Throw Kindness Around Like It's Confetti
Some clichés exist for good reason: in helping others, you help yourself. Compassion is a core means of being trauma-informed - understanding an individual's values, feelings and experiences. Kindness is an act of compassion - one that brings equal benefit to the giver and receiver. Evidence shows that even small acts of kindness reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and improve the physical and emotional well-being of both the person being kind and the recipient. In honor of National Acts of Kindness Month, let's choose to invest in ourselves and others, strengthening our whole community.
Here are five great tips on spreading kindness:
Let someone know.
Think of someone who brings joy and happiness to your life. Call or text them to let them know just how much they mean to you.
Do your neighbor a favor.
Whether this includes taking their trash cans back from the curb or shoveling a walkway for them when it snows, a small act can make a big impact.
Support local businesses.
Eating and buying local is essential to every community. Find a new local shop or favorite cafe!
Volunteer!
If you have some free time, serve at a food kitchen, help out at your local animal shelter, or give back in any way you can think.
Donate!
Support a local non-profit organization like Children & Families First! Whether it be in your own name or in honor of someone else, make a donation!
COMING NEXT MONTH! Brain Awareness
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