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Common courtesy and civility can be a rare occurrence in the hustle and bustle of daily life. It can be easy to get caught up in our many responsibilities and feel we just don’t have time to help others or stop to make a kind gesture. continue reading [...]
When was the last time you helped someone without expecting anything in return?
I wish I could say I did this more often, and not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because research shows that committing acts of kindness is one intentional activity that can have a major influence on our level of happiness.
Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky reveals a plethora of information on how we can live a happier life in her wonderful book "The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want". According to some of her research, one way to boost positive emotions and well-being is to commit random acts of kindness.
Committing acts of kindness offers many benefits such as:
Giving us positive self-regard and feeling better about our own good nature
Providing more positive social interactions and chances to make friends
Relieving distress about other peoples’ misfortunes
Leading to a greater likelihood people will help us in return
Helping us see the world as a more generous and caring place
There are a few keys to consider in getting the most out of your acts of kindness.
1) The greater the variety of kind acts the better – Committing a wide variety of kind acts has a greater impact than doing the same thing over and over again.
2) Commit more acts of kindness in a shorter period – Respondents in studies showed higher rates of happiness by committing more acts of kindness within a shorter period of time, as opposed to spreading them out across numerous days.
3) Do something you wouldn’t normally do – Showing kindness in a way you wouldn’t usually do is an important factor. Think of ways to show kindness that isn’t a natural part of your daily life or normal responsibilities.
There are countless ways to show you care, such as letting someone go ahead of you in line, doing chores that you normally don’t do, or helping a stranger in need.
Consider all the ways you can offer kindness to others and begin making a list that you can apply when the time arises. You can also check out 31 Days of Kindness a Manifesto for Making Kindness a Daily Habit, which is an initiative for the month of March from the personal development site The Bridgemaker. There are over 132 ideas for showing kindness to others.
Kindness is about being considerate and thoughtful of others, and it’s also about living intentionally to incorporate caring and kindness into the community and world we live in. Start displaying more kindness today, not just others but for your own good.
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As I search the World Wide Web for an image that would depict at least my idea of kindness, I realized something. There is not one image that I could even fathom that would depict kindness or an act of kindness that was not cliché. continue reading [...]
As I search the World Wide Web for an image that would depict at least my idea of kindness, I realized something. There is not one image that I could even fathom that would depict kindness or an act of kindness that was not cliché.
Then I started to think about what kindness actually is. I think I see it all the time. I see people smile and meet strangers with greeting of a good day. That is kind. I see people hold open doors for others and receive a heartfelt thank you. That is kindness too, I guess. But do we do this out of habit or as an obligation taught to us by our parents then oblige reflexively. I am sure of one thing: when someone does any of these acts whether reflexive or from a habit of good manners, you do start a chain of good-will. Was the act of kindness originated by parents that took the time to teach us the importance of this behavior? I think this so.
Kindness starts at the primary basic of behaving decent to one another. Our kindness stems from what we teach our children.
As we started working on these websites, my daughter of 17 years at the time said to me, “Mom, you gotta get them when they’re young”. I looked at my inquisitive child and asked her “Why would you say that?” And her answer was “Because when you teach young people that it is good to act with goodwill and selflessness, they believe that is they way it is supposed to be".
I pondered her point for a while. Then I came back with the question, “what about me and others that are trying to make a change?” I really thought I had her with that question. Of course she shot back to me with an answer immediately. She said, “Everyone has the potential to be kind and spread goodwill, the problem is that they just don’t know it as well as you do.”
So now my quest has changed from the quest to find kindness to the quest for kindness. The mission is to send, teach and spread kindness. Everyday, I mindfully check my manners and greet and show others intentional regard for their well-being whether I know them or not, with eye-to-eye contact. I forgive and overlook minor flaws, trespasses and shortcoming in the hopes that i will be afforded the same courtesy. Mostly I make sure not to tread on other’s right to opinion. I teach by example and hope to send my ripples of love outward to make an everlasting change.
This is my quest for kindness; I start with myself and try to get others to do the same.
This is a video and transcript on leadership and those brave enough to follow. continue reading [...]
If you’ve learned a lot about leadership and making a movement, then let’s watch a movement happen, start to finish, in under 3 minutes, and dissect some lessons:
A leader needs the guts to stand alone and look ridiculous. But what he’s doing is so simple, it’s almost instructional. This is key. You must be easy to follow!
Now comes the first follower with a crucial role: he publicly shows everyone how to follow. Notice the leader embraces him as an equal, so it’s not about the leader anymore - it’s about them, plural. Notice he’s calling to his friends to join in.
It takes guts to be a first follower! You stand out and brave ridicule, yourself. Being a first follower is an under-appreciated form of leadership. The first follower transforms a lone nut into a leader. If the leader is the flint, the first follower is the spark that makes the fire.
The second follower is a turning point: it’s proof the first has done well. Now it’s not a lone nut, and it’s not two nuts. Three is a crowd and a crowd is news.
A movement must be public. Make sure outsiders see more than just the leader. Everyone needs to see the followers, because new followers emulate followers - not the leader.
Now here come two more, then three more. Now we have momentum. This is the tipping point! Now we have movement!
As more people jump in, it’s no longer risky. If they were on the fence before, there’s no reason not to join now. They won’t be ridiculed, they won’t stand out, and they will be part of the in-crowd, if they hurry. Over the next minute you’ll see the rest who prefer to be part of the crowd, because eventually they’d be ridiculed for not joining.
Ladies and gentlemen that is how a movement is made! Let’s recap what we learned:
If you are a version of the shirtless dancing guy, all alone, remember the importance of nurturing your first few followers as equals, making everything clearly about the movement, not you.
Be public. Be easy to follow!
But the biggest lesson here - did you catch it?
Leadership is over-glorified.
Yes it started with the shirtless guy, and he’ll get all the credit, but you saw what really happened:
It was the first follower that transformed a lone nut into a leader.
There is no movement without the first follower.
We’re told we all need to be leaders, but that would be really ineffective.
The best way to make a movement, if you really care, is to courageously follow and show others how to follow.
When you find a lone nut doing something great, have the guts to be the first person to stand up and join in.
People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world often do. Actually, it happens all the time. For better or worse people have and do change the world every day. This is not to be taken on the atomic level. The question should be will one person change the world for the betterment of all? Will you? continue reading [...]
People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world often do. Actually, it happens all the time. For better or worse, people have and do change the world every day. This is not to be taken on the atomic level. The question should be: Will one person change the world for the betterment of all? Will you?
Whether on the surface or deep in our moral selfs, we all know when we are really doing the right thing. We know when we are doing something we are told is right but is actually wrong. We definitely know when we are doing wrong.
This might seem a little idealistic, stop lying, anywhere and everywhere. If you have to lie to keep any relationship, you are not in a relationship. If you do something wrong, atone for it. If you are about to do something you will have to lie about, don't do it. A clear conscience is a great pillow.
Be kind to all that you meet. You do not have to like everyone but you can be friendly.
Always say thank you and mind your basic civic manners. Showing manners lets other know you respect them and opens doors to communication.
Lead by example. No one is going to behave well if everyone is running around like a bunch of ill-mannered, unethical people. Be the first to do the right thing everyday. Be one-time to all events. Always fulfill your obligations and promises
Now, all this might seem like these little actions could not have an effect. How's one supposed to remove the problems of the world by doing all of this?
These micro acts, all together, play a major role in changing the macro world we reside in.
A strong character goes a long way in changing the people around you, yourself, and the world, for the better.
There is a concept that states all of us are connected by only six degrees of separation. If you only look at six relationships, whether in friendship or business, you can effectively touch every single human being on this planet continue reading [...]
There is a concept that states all of us are connected by only six degrees of separation. If you only look at six relationships, whether in friendship or business, you can effectively touch every single human being on this planet
Think about that for a moment.
What you say and what you do are observed by everyone that you come in contact with every day. What you say and do will have a profound effect on what others will say and do. This make you one of the single most powerful forces for change. For better or worse, those who admire you will model you, start to think and act like you.
The people you influence, in turn, influence another group of people, all the while acting by your example. This continues exponentially, with potentially any single idea or action you come up with having the power to reach anyone on the planet.
That’s an incredible concept and an empowering idea if you want to be a positive change agent for this planet, because you don’t have to look any further than your own actions to have an impact.
It’s been stated by many key figures in human history that change begins with one human being making one choice. Now I hope you can see why this is true.
You simply deciding to be the example of what you want to change is the agent – it’s the spark – that can lead to a global adoption of the idea you are representing. All you need to do is start behaving in a positive manner with the intention to affect and change for the betterment of mankind. If you stick to it for long enough it will have an impact. If what you represent is beneficial to enough people, they will adopt it and the viral distribution will begin with a potential global impact.
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Come and join us at www.IGM.space and put your creativity to the test with our annual calendar contest. Listen to these songs and let them wash through you. Give yourself to the ebb and flow of your mind. Let it sort itself and come out more focused and inspired. "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything." - Plato -
When an opportunity to show kindness presents itself, choose it. A wise woman once said "If you toss a pebble of kindness into a puddle the ripples of kindness will flow back to you. Throw a pebble of discord get ready for the tidal wave.
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Smile
Smile and make eye contact with everyone that you meet. End every transaction and meeting with a sincere thank you and have a really great day. Most importantly, mean it.See Only Good
There is good in everyone. See the good in everyone and every thing. Practice by paying compliments to five people a day.Put Others First
Let others go first. Everyone is so rushed that the often miss the needs of others. Practice your considerations they often slow down and let other proceed your needs.Feed the World
You can't rightly go out and feed the entire world but, you can start a flow toward such a task. The next time you see someone begging or on the streets, instead of handing them money or passing them by, buy an extra sandwich or meal and give it to them.Befriend the Lonely
Sit next to someone who is less popular or alone instead of your regular crowd. Get to know that person and find something you have in common. Pull them into the gang. Say "hi" every time you see each other.Pay a Compliment
Find opportunities to give compliments. It costs nothing, takes no time, and could make someone’s entire day. Don’t just think it. Say it. For example, upon entering the Magic Kingdom, one of the security guards said to each child dressed as a princess ‘Excuse me Princess, can I have your autograph.’Be kind to yourself.
Remember yourself. As we hussle and bussle about our busy days we forget about the person we really count on the most "ourself". Every day write down 3 to 5 things for which you’re grateful about yourself. Give praise for your accomplishments. Instead of beating yourself up for errors, write down how you can improve. Do this every night. Research has shown that this will increases your happiness and self confidence.