Happy World Kindness Day, Everyday. 

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A smile, a quick note, or even a wave can make someone’s day. On November 13, we celebrate World Kindness Day. The day celebrates the concept of spreading joy and love, and should remain with us every day. 

A Little Bit of History 

Every year on November 13, World Kindness Day is celebrated by encouraging everyone to spread compassion and joy. In 1998, the World Kindness Movement introduced World Kindness Day in an effort to “highlight good deeds in the community, focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.” 

Ways to show kindness today 

1. Compliment someone on your walk to class. 
2. Sit by someone new in class and introduce yourself. 
3. Write a note for a friend, family member, faculty member, or professor. 
4. Say good morning and thank you to the Building and Grounds workers. 
5. Place uplifting notes around campus for others to see. 
6. Volunteer at an organization. 
7. Call or text someone to tell them how amazing they are. 
8. Check in on a friend or a neighbor. 
9. Hug a loved one. 
10. Make a donation to a non-profit or organization you care about. 

Don’t let it just be one day 

Although there is a global day for kindness, kindness shouldn’t only be recognized on a single day.

Incorporating some of these small, or even larger, gestures into your daily life allows compassion to continue to spread. And, it shows those around you that they are seen, supported, and loved. From just one small act of kindness to someone you know, or someone you don’t know, just imagine the impact this can have to someone’s day.

For this World Kindness Day, I urge you to reach out to a loved one, tell them they are loved and supported. Smile as you walk past someone on the sidewalk. Volunteer with a new organization. Open a door for the person behind you. Say thank you to those around you.

You never know the impact of the smallest gesture to show someone that you care. While spreading kindness to others, also remember to be kind to yourself and your mind. Take a break, grab a coffee, do something you love, and be with those who fill your cup up. 

To learn more about World Kindness Day, please visit the World Kindness Movement or the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.