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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 Spencer
3 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 bring
It 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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