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Be Kind

by Jaclyn Lindsey

Book Details

Publisher:Rock Point
Published:2020-04-07
Pages:243
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Produced in partnership with the nonprofit organization Kindness.org, Be Kind emboldens you to perform a simple and effective act of kindness every week for a year, benefiting others and yourself while deepening connections in your communities big and small. Each of the 52 weeks of kindness includes a dose of inspiration (e.g. a quote from an influential person or an authentic personal gratitude letter); a fascinating stat or fact about kindness that has been researched by Kindlab (e.g. 72 perce

Our Review

This weekly guide offers a structured approach to incorporating kindness into your daily life through 52 actionable challenges backed by scientific research from Kindlab. Each week pairs inspirational content—from influential quotes to personal gratitude letters—with practical acts that benefit both others and yourself, creating a sustainable framework for positive habit formation. The book transforms abstract concepts of compassion into concrete actions that build momentum throughout the year, making kindness an active practice rather than passive intention.

What sets this approach apart is its evidence-based foundation, featuring fascinating statistics like the 72 percent connection rate that demonstrate kindness's tangible impact on human connection. The weekly format prevents overwhelm while creating natural reflection points, allowing you to track your growth as you strengthen relationships in communities both large and small. This isn't just feel-good advice but a researched method for creating meaningful change—one deliberate act at a time.

Themes

Self-Help

Subjects

Self-Help