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MCC Daily Tribune

World Kindness Week

World Kindness Week came into being when several humanitarian groups came together on November 13, 1997, and made a Declaration of Kindness. What started as World Kindness Day turned into World Kindness Week, where everyone is encouraged to make a similar declaration of kindness and charity. The week is celebrated by donating books, food, or clothes to local communities and pledging to empathize with other people. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way, and you should never pass up an opportunity to help someone in need. World Kindness Week aims to create a society where everyone can live a dignified life.

HOW TO CELEBRATE WORLD KINDNESS WEEK

  1. Give compliments

    Give a compliment to your friends and even strangers during World Kindness Week. Compliment their new haircut, outfit, or anything you like about them.

  2. Do a random act of kindness

    Smile at strangers passing by, hold open a door, or give up your seat on public transport. Even these small gestures are a nice way of showing kindness to others.

  3. Donate

    Donate books, clothes, food, essential medicines, and even money to a charity of your choice.

5 FACTS ABOUT KINDNESS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

  1. Kindness is teachable

    We are psychologically wired to help someone in need.

  2. It’s contagious

    Witnessing an act of kindness improves our mood, making us more likely to pay it forward.

  3. Kindness makes you live longer

    There’s 44% less chance of dying early if you are kind.

  4. Serotonin source

    Like most medical antidepressants, kindness stimulates the production of serotonin.

  5. Kindness has anti-aging effects

    Perpetually kind people have 23% less stress hormone and age slower than the average population.

WHY WE LOVE WORLD KINDNESS WEEK

  1. Teaches us to be kind

    We get caught up in our lives and forget to take a moment to think about others in need. Doing something good for others can be good for us too.

  2. Reminds us that we are not alone

    World Kindness Week reminds us that we aren’t alone and that others are kind and care for us. The week also highlights the goodness that takes place every day.

  3. Time to get creative

    World Kindness Week is the time to get creative with your ideas. Find unique ways to show kindness and express empathy.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
11/07/2022