The Daily Kindness Digest #1271
Kindness Quote
“Become the kind of leader people would follow voluntarily, even if you have no title or position.”
Brian Tracy
Act of Kindness
Be the designated driver. Keep your friends safe by offering them a ride after a long night out. Drunk driving isn’t cool and your act can save lives.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am a LEADER! I’m open to learning something from everyone I meet as opposed to simply following the crowd.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1270
Kindness Quote
“The everyday kindness of the back roads more than makes up for the acts of greed in the headlines.”
Charles Kuralt
Act of Kindness
Do something special for a neighbor to let them know how much you value their friendship.
Positive Affirmation
Today I keep in mind that I’m a vehicle for kindness, compassion, and CHANGE. I possess the power to affect and change people’s lives by extending a helping hand to those in need.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1269
Kindness Quote
“If I had it to do again, I’d ask more questions and interrupt fewer answers.”
Robert Brault
Act of Kindness
Be considerate. Become mindful of waiting for a person to finish speaking before interrupting to add your thoughts. So simple, but often overlooked.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am considerate. I love to make others feel loved.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1268
Kindness Quote
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Act of Kindness
Have faith in yourself. That’s right; sometimes the hardest kindness to do is for yourself.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remind myself that even though it may seem a little scary, sometimes it just takes a leap of faith to go from what we are to what we want to be.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1267
Kindness Quote
“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
Abraham Lincoln
Act of Kindness
Enjoy the gift of storytelling. Call or spend time with your grandparents or an elderly relative or friend. You’d be surprised by how much you can learn from the experiences they’ve been through.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am caring! I spend time with loved ones and do what I can to help the people who need me most.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1266
Kindness Quote
“Character is simply habit long enough continued.”
Plutarch
Act of Kindness
Commit to reading a book about values or ethics.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am focused. Nothing will distract me from committing to my goals.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1265
Kindness Quote
“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of its strength.”
Corrie ten Boom
Act of Kindness
Make the time to head to your favorite spot and let every one of your senses take its fill.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am done worrying about my past. Now is the time to enjoy everything around me and whatever the world has in store for me.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1264
Kindness Quote
“Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.”
Edwin Hubbell Chapin
Act of Kindness
Give an extra hand and help someone remove his or her luggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am looking forward to helping others! Instead of asking what people can do for me, I will ask what I can do for them.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1263
Kindness Quote
“It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
Kahlil Gibran
Act of Kindness
Bring back a souvenir for one of your friends or family members the next time you head out on a vacation, road trip, or any kind of adventure.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will give the world my very best, and the best will come back to me.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1262
Kindness Quote
“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.”
John Donne
Act of Kindness
Offer to help a neighbor or friend shovel snow or do yard work. Roll up your sleeves and show the world what you’ve got.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will try my best everyday to help others. People may try to break me but I will always throw kindness like confetti.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1261
Kindness Quote
“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.”
Scott Adams
Act of Kindness
Hold the door for someone. Simple enough, and you may just make someone’s day.
Positive Affirmation
The mistakes I have made in the past were all there to mold me into a better person, and my reflection on them helps make me closer to a perfect instrument of kindness.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1260
Kindness Quote
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions.”
Amelia Earhart
Act of Kindness
Share the acts of kindness, courage, and bravery that you have committed in an effort to protect our planet, the animals, and the people that afford it meaning.
Positive Affirmation
Today I keep in mind that I am a wonderful human being with potential to do great and amazing feats! Those feats can be as small as performing an act of kindness or connecting with others. Although small, those feats are important and powerful in making me happy on a personal level and paving the way for change in the world.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1259
Kindness Quote
“Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.”
Anthony Liccione
Act of Kindness
Have a family member that is starting out on a new venture or perhaps contemplating pursuing their dream? Encourage them to push full speed ahead. Don’t allow your fears to dissuade them from taking the leap.
Positive Affirmation
Today I make everyone in my life feel loved. No matter how many times I say it or show it, there is always more love to give.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1258
Kindness Quote
“True character is what you say and do when no one is looking.”
John Wooden
Act of Kindness
Be confident. Be brave. Use your voice! Stick up for someone even if they aren’t around.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am strong, empowered and capable! I have a voice that matters and is worth hearing.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1257
Kindness Quote
“Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.”
Paul Brandt
Act of Kindness
Dream big! It’s the dreamers of the world that save us all—so never stop dreaming.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will not let the words of anyone shatter my dreams. I will dream BIG and let my imagination lead me.
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The Kindness Flash #50
This month’s theme: BOLDNESS
Coming Up This Month
As I began thinking about the theme of Boldness, I thought what can be more bold than stepping out of your comfort zone and connecting with people from around the world.
Did you know studies have shown that dancing makes you happier?! That’s pretty awesome!
That got me thinking, instead of dancing once a year in our annual Dance for Kindness, why not have a monthly Dance Party and spread the happiness year round! And so, I’m psyched to announce Life Vest Inside’s Monthly Dance Party with Choreographer Marvin Cassie! Each month will feature a new dance and dance style and the best part is, you get to have a say in which style we dance to next!
Each month a new dance will be posted right on the website. Sign up, learn the steps and JOIN us in the beginning of every month on zoom to DANCE with people from around the world. We’ll end off our dance classes with some good old fashioned connection where you’ll get to learn more about your monthly dance buddies! PLUS, at the end of our dance session, I along with our partner Mariel Wilk will share 3 fun and easy Acts of Kindness that we will complete LIVE on the zoom call together and share what the experience was like!
First Monthly Dance Party Happening On: FEBRUARY 9th 6pm (New York)
Articles of the Month
What Does It Mean To Be Bold For Change – It is never too early nor is it ever too late to be bold for change. Any change you desire starts with you. The way we raise our girls and boys to be accommodating of differences is a great starting point.
What Kindness Can Do – Be kind and you will live better and longer.
How to Be Bold – Discover what makes you different and then parade it around for all to see. Put flags on it, call attention to it and love yourself for it no matter what others think. That is the heart of boldness.
“People survived by being cautious, but they got ahead by being bold.”
V.E. Schwab
“The doors will be opened to those who are bold enough to knock.”
Tony A. Gaskins Jr.
“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.”
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Act of Kindness
Be bold and courageous. Engage in an act of kindness that’s out of your comfort zone. Talking to a stranger, visiting a local hospital, or something as simple as holding the door for someone. Kindness is unstoppable; be the one to light the flame.
Question of the Month
What does being bold mean to you? Share here or in the comments below.
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Songs of the Month
An empowering anthem for anyone who needs an extra dose of courage to take a stand and keep pushing forward one day at a time.
A simple yet undeniably resonant message: Be yourself – that is the boldest thing you can do.
Reinforces the little voice in our head that wants us to reach for great heights and never ever give up!
Videos of the Month
Grace shares stories of experiences that have taught her about service. She speaks on the subject of the servant mindset and how our passions can lead us to do bold things for other people.
To be bold you should do at least one thing a day in line with your purpose.
Books of the Month
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level – Gay Hendricks – Your life is meant to be full of unlimited joy, abundance, and love. You are meant to have and do amazing things. Just get out of your own way, and stop the doubting and negative thinking.
The Magic of Thinking Big – David J. Schwartz – This book will help you realize that a willingness to think big, opens the door to new and greater opportunities. The bigger you think the more elevated your life will become.
Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Living Your Dreams – Mike Dooley – “Our thoughts become things,” is a major tenant of this book. As the good old law of attraction says, by focusing on what we want and experiencing the feelings of having this, we start to make it our reality. It’s time to visualize what you want.
The Day You Begin – Jacqueline Woodson – A powerful, poetic picture book to share with children while talking about bravery and acceptance.
Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave – Jessica Hische – This book teaches kids that bravery isn’t about being fearless. It’s about something magical that happens inside of us to push through our fear, self-doubt, and anxiety and do the things that feel hard or frightening.
The Pink Hat – Andrew Joyner – The Pink Hat symbolizes solidarity and change and is a reminder to readers that they’re never too young to start shaping the future they want.