On November 13th, as part of World Kindness Day, we are encouraged to spread kindness like an infectious cold. We want to share it more than usual because studies show when others observe kindness in action they are more likely to carry out an act of kindness, too.

So, imagine if you head out for the day and your neighbor’s garbage can has tipped over. Instead of ignoring it and letting the wind make a mess, you pick it up and return it to the corner. Three other neighbors notice and give you a smile and a nod on their way to work.

One of those neighbors notices a stranded driver on the side of the road on his commute to work. He remembers your thoughtfulness and offers assistance to the stranded driver. Several passersby take notice.

At a business office, a woman struggles with a paper jam. She’s had a horrible day. The customer has been waiting, but she remembers the stranded driver she passed earlier in the day. The customer lets the office worker take her time. Anyone can have a bad day, but this prevents it from getting worse and may even make it better.

We each have the potential to improve each others’ lives through understanding and kindness. Whether it’s a friend, family member, coworker, or stranger, our ability to show our humanity should have no limit.

WORLD KINDNESS DAY HISTORY

The World Kindness Movement started World Kindness Day in 1998 and has spread to 28 countries.

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• Be an Angel Day
• Random Acts of Kindness
• World Kindness Day
• Kiss of Hope Day
• National Make A Friend Day
• Global Love Day
• National Compliment Day
• Do A Grouch A Favor Day
• Cheer up the Lonely Day
• National Joygerm Day
• National Month of Hope
• Inspire Your Heart with Art
• Inspirational Role Models Month
• Good Samaritan Day
• National Soup It Forward Day
• Make A Friend Day Make A Friend Day
• Do Something Nice Day
• Make A Difference Day
• National Gratitude Day
• National Day of Encouragement
• National Brave Day
• Care Bears Share Your Care Day
• Love is Kind Day
• Upsy Daisy Day
• Self Care Awareness Month
• Self Improvement Month
• Universal Hour of Peace
• World Smile Day
• Happiness happens Day
• Happiness Happens Month
• National Cuddle Up Day
• National Loving Day
• Summersgiving
• National Play Catch Week
• Social Media Giving Day
• International Drop A Rock Day
• International Clown Week
• Happiness Month
• International Top Spinning Day
• Hunt For Happiness Week
• Best Friends Day
• National Random Act of Light Day
• National Find A Rainbow Day

HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD KINDNESS DAY

On World Kindness Day, let your compassion shine brightly. Get caught showing as much kindness as possible, too.Did you know one of the simplest ways to be kind is through our words? Practice everyday.

For more inspiration on leading a life of kindness, Orly Wahba has written a book and her organization Life Vest Inside produced a short film called Kindness Boomerang. Use #WorldKindnessDay to share on social media.