Acts of Kindness

did you know

Kindness really is contagious.

42%

How much more likely a person is to be happy if they give time or money to others

2X

Compassionate people have 2X more DHEA, which slows down aging and 23% less cortisol, the stress hormone

3

The number of people impacted by just one single kind act (the one who did it, the one who received it, and the one who witnessed it)

44%

The percentage that a person is more likely to live longer if they volunteer for two different organizations

One GOOD thing, every single day. It's really that easy to be happier and healthier.

These nonprofit organizations are all dedicated to creating a kinder world through individual, small acts of altruism.

Make Kindness Contagious

The Seashell Project

Kindness911

Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

Kindness Wins

The Honey Foundation

Be kind. Every single day.

Science shows that people are healthier, happier, and more successful when they practice everyday kindness. They don't need to do anything extraordinary. They just need to do small things for someone else. Research shows that even months after doing something kind, people show higher levels of optimism.

INSPIRATION:
- Put the phone away and be present in conversations
-Help a co-worker out (without being asked)
-Open doors for people (physically and metaphorically)
-Give genuine compliments (emphasis on genuine)
-Don't read the comments (never - just pretend they don't exist)
-Support a friend's fundraiser (even if it's just $10)
-Smile at people when you pass them on the street

impact Stories

Random Acts of Kindness Day

While we wholeheartedly believe that every day should be "Random Acts of Kindness Day," the team at Giraffe decided to do our part to make the actual calendar day, February 17th, a day for people in central Ohio to feel the pure joy of receiving kindness from complete strangers.

Read their story

More GOOD Causes

plan ahead

There's nothing random about it.

Planning your acts of kindness will make them easier to execute, more thoughtful, and less costly since you'll be prepared.

Each issue of The Giraffe Effect comes complete with a three-month Acts of Kindness Planner, as well as six "Tear-and-Share Compliment Cards." These little tools help you stay mindful of your choice to always pay it forward.

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