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Kindness Really Does Matter

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You’ve probably been preached to many times in your life about the importance of kindness. Maybe even to the point where you don’t really think about it– the generic phrases and lectures just go in one ear and out the other. But I can’t stress enough about how kindness can not only change the lives of others, but just the act of being kind can change your own life as well.  

The Power of Kindness

Kindness has remarkable effects on both the giver and the receiver. Studies have shown that just small acts of kindness can decrease stress levels and boost feelings of happiness. This is because kindness requires you to take the spotlight off of yourself and instead think about others. When you do this, you are able to let go of the thoughts that bring you stress and anxiety, and in addition you gain a sense of fulfillment. When you are kind, you are automatically enriching your own life while also helping someone else feel that way too. 

Kindness Habits 

Whether it’s a compliment, an act of service, or even just simply listening to someone carefully, there are so many ways to incorporate kindness into your daily life. One challenge that can be super helpful is to practice kindness daily. You can set a goal to perform at least one act of kindness each day for a month straight. Keep track of these moments in a journal so you follow the goal accordingly, and then see how you progress over that month! I guarantee that your moods and thoughts will change in the most positive way possible. 

It’s important to remember that you can make a big difference by simply being kind. No matter how small they may be, your actions can transform your own life and the lives of others around you. Kindness is an important step towards living an authentic and valuable life.

SMART Goals!

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The first month of the new year, 2024, comes to an end but it is still not too late to make 2024 resolutions! Goals are hard to set and achieve especially if it’s hard for you to commit to long-term stuff, but using SMART can help you achieve the goals for 2024 whether it be to lose weight, get better grades, or even start meditating. So what does SMART stand for?

S – Specific

The S in SMART means “specific.” This means that your goal has to be specific and it can not be broad. You can be more specific with your goal by using the 5 W’s: who, where, what, and why. You can also use how in this when making your goal. An example of being specific is instead of saying,“My goal is to get better grades,” you can say “My goal is to turn my grades from C’s to A’s for the second semester of high school.”

M – Measurable

The M in SMART means “measurable.” This means that your goal has to be measurable. By being measurable, it means that you can track your progress. If your goal was to lose weight, you could track your weight on a scale at the end of each week. 

A –  Attainable

The A in SMART means “attainable.” This means that your goal should be attainable and not impossible. You can state how this goal is attainable. For example, if your goal is to start getting a better sleeping schedule, you can eliminate some distractions, such as going on your device before you sleep, so the goal is attainable. 

R – Realistic

The R in SMART means “realistic.”This means that you should be realistic in making your goal and that it can be achieved within the amount of time. Ask yourself questions such as “How will I complete this goal by the end of the year?” so that you can be realistic with making your goals. 

T – Timely

The T in SMART means “timely.” This means how you will time your progress. You can time your progress in various ways such as writing down in your planner every week or daily to achieve your goal. For timely, you have to write down how you’re going to time your progress. An example of this could be that you will read 2 books to 5 more books than last year by December 31st, 2024. 

This is really helpful and I apologize if my explanation was not clear enough but this has helped me a lot. I had to make a goal for my English class and although I was obligated to do the assignment, it actually is really helpful for I have stayed consistent with my goals for the new year. So if you really want to be productive and achieve goals for 2024, I recommend using the SMART method.