What might happen if kindness went viral?
How might the world change?
How might YOU change?
One small act of kindness, each day for 30 days, can change the world.
And change us all in the process.
The KIND30 Movement is a simple idea. We want as many people as possible to share a small act of kindness for 30 days in a row. Why 30 days? Because it’s proven that it takes 30 days to build a habit. And who wouldn’t want to become habitually KIND?
It has been proven that acts of kindness enhance mental wellness, so the KIND30 team will do a nationwide push for participation each May for Mental Health Awareness Month. We’ll also organize an effort during October, as October 10 celebrates World Mental Health Day.
But you don’t have to wait! It’s easy to join us, right now, starting today. You can do KIND30 any time that works for you. You can participate with a group or on your own. And you can choose any 30-day period you’d like. You can even do it several times a year.
KIND30 is free and open to everyone. We are not backed by any business, political organization or religious entity. Instead, the initiative was launched by three friends from different walks of life in Atlanta, Georgia. And they promise that KIND30 will always be free, easy to implement and open to everyone.
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Why Be Kind?
What a great question.
Here’s a few more to ponder:
Why be kind if no one’s watching?
Or if I’m too busy?
Or if I’m in a bad mood?
Studies show that when we commit an act of kindness, no matter how small, our own happiness increases.
Plus, there’s a ripple effect that happens on the receiving end of a kindness. The person you’ve been kind to is inspired to share a kindness with others.
“We all seek a path to happiness," says Dr. Waguih William Ishak, a professor of psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai. "Practicing kindness toward others is one we know works."
He says the trick we need to remember is that “acts of kindness need to be repeated. Biochemically, you can’t live on the 3-to-4-minute oxytocin boost that comes from a single act.”
The idea is a simple one. It works for all ages, personalities, walks of life, career paths and belief systems. All you have to be …is a human with a heart.
With KIND30, it’s our hope that people from all walks of life can - even if for just a moment - put aside any perceived differences and share the kindness that lives inside each of us. And that ultimately those shared small acts will help to unite us all.
Check out our KIND30 roll-out plans to see how your group — large or small — can get involved.
Is your workplace a KIND kind of company?
KIND30 can be a great way to engage employees around a common purpose. And who knows? It could result in a little more kindness creeping back into the workplace! Follow the links here to find the Participation Form, the KIND calendar and even a template of ideas on how to implement KIND30 inside your company.
Join as an individual, family, club or group.
The power of one is real! You, all by yourself, can “be the change you wish to see in the world.” (Gandhi) But you can also invite your family, neighborhood, book club, tennis team or any sort of group to join in. Download the participation form, sign the pledge and start sharing your kindness.
KIND30 might be ideal for faith communities.
Some version of the Golden Rule seems to be a unifying thread among all of the world’s religions. We’ve talked with faith leaders in our community and, with their help, developed a template with ideas on how communities of faith can get involved with KIND30.
SHARE KINDNESS
Sharing kindness is what KIND30 is all about. Here are some things that make it even easier. Our How to Join page has more.
The KIND30 Calendar
An Idea Template on how to implement KIND30 inside your organization
The KIND30 Logo. Feel free to use it on your own website and/or in promotional materials
Engage with us on Social Media @kind30movement on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads.
A sheet of KIND30 Stickers for home printing using standard size name labels
A poster with KIND30 information
We Want to Hear From Our
KIND Friends!
Inspire others with your kind ideas by sending them to us at info@kind30.org or let us know how your KIND30 experience went. We might share your story on our blog or social media.