Carrying out acts of kindness, whether small or large, can increase happiness and general sense of wellbeing. At Ryman, we pride ourselves on treating everyone around us with kindness!
Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone, smile, or volunteer your time by joining a community group. Seeing yourself and your happiness linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding, and creates connection with the people around you. It feels good to give and everybody has something to offer.
Give – click here for some simple tips
Article – The most contagious thing is kindness
Random acts of kindness - click here for resources on how we can spread kindness
You tube video - The Five Side-Effect of Kindness
Video – Lock down guide – Compassion We know a lot about compassion and being kind to others, but how kind are you to yourself? This short video looks at how to treat yourself as well as you treat others.
Recommended reading
- The Power of Kindness – The unexpected benefits of leading a compassionate life – Piereo Ferrucci
- The Giving Way to Happiness – stories and science behind the life changing power of giving – Jenny Santi
