How Kindness helps us

Acts of kindness actually help us in many ways some we can not see however can feel. By doing random acts of kindness our bodies release feel good hormones in the brain. These hormones create emotional warmth allowing us to feel happy, reduce stress and anxiety and improve our heart and overall health. Kindness is also contagious.  One act of kindness inspires others creating hope, showing care and allowing us to see the good in others. When we practice kindness we build strong school, family and community connection while also creating strong friendships. This Lenten period we are asking our students to show acts of kindness within the school, home and community.  Some ways they can do this are listed below.

• Give a compliment to someone
• Volunteer your time
• Donate old toys
• Hold the door open
• Apologise if you make a mistake
• Smile at people
• Help around the home offer to do the dishes, pack lunches.
• Play with someone new
• Write a thank you note to someone
• Be kind to yourself – set healthy boundaries
• Offer to help in the classroom

Mrs Rita Maher

School Counsellor