Category: kindness

  • A Kindness With Double the Impact!

    A Kindness With Double the Impact!

    Sometimes (I might even say often) when you practice kindness it not only benefits the receiver of the kindness, but it also benefits the giver. I have a story that illustrates that point that is just perfect for Valentine’s Day. One day in November I went shopping for artwork to decorate the walls of my…

  • The Impact of Giving Compliments

    The Impact of Giving Compliments

    Giving a compliment to someone else is one of the most impactful things you can do for someone. Receiving a compliment is like getting an unexpected hug from a friend. There is a little boost of dopamine that just makes your whole day brighter. Who doesn’t love that?

  • Hunt for Happiness Week!

    Hunt for Happiness Week!

    Did you know there is a group called The Society for Happy People? I didn’t, until just this morning. I want to join! Not only that, they have designated this week, the third week in January, as the “Hunt for Happiness Week!” How cool is that, especially this time of year!

  • Offering Kindness to Customer Support. Yes, even over the Phone. 😏

    Offering Kindness to Customer Support. Yes, even over the Phone. 😏

    You have to call customer service and you are dreading it. Here’s a few tips on making that call better for both you and the person on the other end.

  • Karma Comes Back Around

    Karma Comes Back Around

    As some of you know, I like to think up and then do acts of kindness. I usually don’t think about the concept of karma while I’m doing an act of kindness. I usually just enjoy doing the act of kindness with no thought of any return on my time, etc… I usually figure I’m…

  • Do All the Good You Can!

    Do All the Good You Can!

    One of my absolute favorite quotes is the one from John Wesley that starts out “ Do all the good you can…”. (See image) in fact, I used to have it taped to my computer at work so when I sat down it reminded me to keep that thought in the forefront.

  • Holiday Kindness Ideas

    Holiday Kindness Ideas

    I was sorting an old bag of mail recently. Those of you who know me well know how much I despise sorting mail. So much junk and so little time. 😏 Anyway, I was slogging my way through a small garbage bag full of old mail when I came upon a sealed envelope that looked…