Still on the topic of kindness would you not agree that there’s enough toxicity and negativity out there to last a lifetime and the world doesn’t need any more of it?

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If you are willing to improve just one thing this year, improve the way you treat others.

There’s a lot in it for you if you do, you will be the biggest beneficiary of all.

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I cannot even begin to comprehend why anyone would want to bring the next person down and belittle them. If ever you feel you want to lash out with ugliness and toxicity, STOP yourself. I think these cases call for self-control, overlook it rather than being nasty.

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Here are things to begin putting in place to help treat others better:

• Start being kinder than you have to be. When you feel the temptation to say something negative to someone, say something nice instead. Not only will they feel wonderful, something unexpected will happen – you’ll feel even better than you make them feel!
• Do something unexpected and kind for someone. It doesn’t take much (time or money) to make someone smile. Take time to lighten up a family member, friend, neighbour, or even complete stranger’s day.

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• Remind yourself each day to be the kindest person you know! If you’re striving to be a kinder person – to life, to yourself, and to others – remind yourself each day that life is a wonderful gift!
• Stop dwelling on negatives and dwell, instead, on positives. Doing so will affect the way you feel inside and the way you make others feel outside. The way you make other people feel is a reflection on you more than it is on them. • Be careful what you THINK and how you TALK about others. These thoughts and “private” words will come to the surface and do more damage than you imagined.

Spread kindness. Spread happiness.

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