{ spread a little kindness }
spreading kindness & the importance of helping others
In my opinion, if there is a way you can make someone's day you should go for it, your actions could have an immense effect on that person’s day/life. Your acts of kindness don't have to be a great grand gesture, they can be simple small acts of kindness for example; buying a homeless person a hot drink, paying a friend/ stranger a compliment, or just listening to somebody’s story and offering them your support.
As good as it is to be kind to others you should also make sure you prioritize being just as kind to yourself, so yeah go and treat yourself to that new outfit, take yourself out for that meal, and so forth. I try to live my life with the attitude of ‘“money returns, time doesn’t” honestly, by all means, I am not saying go out and waste your money, I am saying if you have the opportunity to travel or have great experiences with family/friends then don’t feel guilty or begrudge yourself from spending. Sometimes our days do not start the way we would like them to or play in our favour, however, we should not let that determine how we spend the rest of our day. In some situations, it can be hard to be positive, but as long as you try and make that small effort to see the silver lining in the cloud it is sure to improve any of your troubles.
The best way to look at it is with great gratitude. I know I am lucky for the things I have whether that be the bigger things or the smaller things, however, I am aware not everybody is in a similar position. Looking at it this way makes me appreciate how lucky I am even more. I think another way to view how we treat others is by treating them in a way in which we would like to be treated. Take a minute and place yourselves in their shoes and think, would I like this to happen to me?
Another thing I would highly encourage we should all consider trying to do more is talking and listening. First and foremost I would like to make it clear if anybody reading this needs somebody to talk to I am always here to listen with no judgment, confidentiality, and support. (contact details below) I cannot stress enough the importance of talking, it can help you gain a clearer perception of your situation and can vastly improve your mental health. You may not feel as though people want to listen, but I am sure those people that care would much rather you not suffer in silence. Some people you can talk to are your friends, family, work/school peers, a counsellor, or anyone you feel you can confide in. Switching the roles now, listening to others is also just as important. Ensure you listen to people when they are opening up to you and give them the non-judgmental support they may need, when I have had rubbish days I cannot express how grateful I have been for the uplifting support my family and friends offered me, but what meant the most to me was them taking the time to hear how I felt.
Remember to treat yourself and others with kindness and respect, make sure you help those in need to the best of your ability and be appreciative of the beautiful things you have in your life. - AAJ xx
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