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Acts of Kindness
9 Simple Ways to Practice Kindness
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1. Open the door for someone
2. Share something
3. Help someone with their groceries
4. Really listen to someone
5. Prepare a meal and eat together
6. Clean up someone else's mess
7. Write a heartfelt card to a person you love
8. Give a hug (even to yourself)
9. Be sure to smile!
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Do you know a teenager, between the ages 13-19, who has Performed a random act of kindness?
and together we will recognize their kindness!
Want Some Ideas on how to be kind?
The Science of Kindness: Biology Proves How We Are All Connected
Envision Kindness
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." – Aesop
Random facts about Random Acts of kindness
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Studies show that we are happier when we perform Random Acts of Kindness
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There are 10,865 Raktivists (random acts of kindness activists), 14-89 years old, From 87 different countries
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There is phenomenon called "Helper's High". When you perform an act of kindness your brain's reward and pleasure center lights up
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Kindness decreases pain, depression, anxiety, blood pressure and stress
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Seeing someone perform an act of kindness produces oxytocin, sometimes known as the "Love Hormone", which actually lowers blood pressure
For more information see randomactsofkindness.org​
acts of Kindness
in the news
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*'So full of love': Students surpise classmate with random act of kindness (today)
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*After Saving Money for Two Years, Teen Finally Gets to Surprise His Friend With New Electric Wheelchair (goodnewsnetwork)
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*Watch Teens Pull Off Incredible Ski Lift Rescue of Boy Dangling 20 Feet in the Air (goodnewsnetwork)
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