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1 Help a friend
practiceself-care
Slip an envelope containing a small
packet of tea bags or bath salts into
a friend’s handbag with a note invit-
ing her to take some relaxing time for
herself. Your kind action is now caus-
ing another – your friend can now be
kind to herself. 2 Praise a parent
Tell a parent they’re doing a good
job. (They probably rarely hear
that!) You are almost guaranteed to
be rewarded with a shy but bright
smile in return. Sometimes the
simplest things mean the most. BYSusan Spencer3 Offer to
take a photo
Whenever you see someone taking a
family photo, offer to snap the shot
so everyone can be included in the
moment. You never know – that photo
could be featured on their holiday
card that year or become a treasured
memento. And people almost always
offer to return the favour.4 Put the Earth first
Be kind to the Earth. Turn off the
tap while you brush your teeth,
switch to paperless billing, recycle,
use energ y-efficient light bulbs, use
a refillable water bottle, and bringIt doesn’t take a lot to be kind,
yet the effect it can have on others can be
far-reaching. Here are some simple ways to
brighten someone’s day – and your own
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