Did you know 1 September 2023 is New Zealand’s Random Acts of Kindness Day?
Engaging in random acts of kindness can have a large range of benefits for both the giver and the recipient as well as for our overall community. Acts of kindness can range from paying for someone’s coffee, helping a neighbour, writing a kind note to a colleague or friend, volunteering or just simply offering a smile to a stranger. Find more ideas here.
Benefits include amongst others, boosting mood and happiness, reducing stress, promoting positive community, enhancing wellbeing, inspiring others, enhancing self-esteem and cultivating gratitude.
In a nutshell, carrying out random acts of kindness can lead to many physical, emotional and psychological benefits for all involved.
Start the ripple effect of kindness and make a positive impact on someone’s life for Random Acts of Kindness Day.