Being kind at work makes us feel good. It helps us to build great relationships and creates a friendly atmosphere.
Here are 10 ways you can perform "random acts of kindness":
- Send someone a "thank you" note.
- Have lunch with a new team member.
- Bring in cakes for your team.
- Give a colleague a ride home.
- Give your people an impromptu afternoon off.
- Compliment someone to their boss.
- Help a colleague with a project they're struggling with.
- Volunteer as a first aider.
- Ask after a colleague's friends and family, and listen to their answer.
- Remember to smile at the people around you!
If you want to learn more about the benefits of random acts of kindness, read the accompanying article.
Reflective Questions
Once you've watched the video, reflect on what you've learned by answering the following questions:
- What's the nicest unexpected thing someone did for you lately? Is it time to pay it back?
- What was your last Random Act of Kindness? How did it make you feel?
- What could you to make someone near to you happy today?
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