August 2025
Page updated: 04/08/2025
August 2025
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1. Set an intention to be kind to others (and yourself) this month
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2. Send an uplifting message to someone you can't be with
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3 Be kind and supportive with everyone you interact with
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4. Ask someone how they feel and really listen to their reply
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5. Spend time wishing for other people to be happy and well
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6. Smile and be friendly to the people you see today
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7. Give time to help a project or cause you care about
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8. Make some tasty food today for someone who will appreciate it
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9. Thank someone you're grateful to and tell them why
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10. Check in with someone who may be lonely or feeling anxious
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11. Share an encouraging news story to inspire others
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12. Contact a friend to let them know you're thinking of them
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13. Be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others too
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14. Take an action to be kind to nature and care for our planet
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15. If someone annoys you, be kind. Imagine how they may be feeling
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16. Make a thoughtful gift as a surprise for someone
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17. Be kind online. Share positive and supportive comments
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18. Today do something to make life easier for someone else
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19. Be thankful for your food and the people who made it possible
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20. Look for the good in everyone you meet today
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21. Donate unused items, clothes or food to help a local charity
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22. Give people the gift of your full attention
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23. Share an article, book or podcast you found helpful
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24. Forgive someone who hurt you in the past
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25. Give your time, energy or attention to help someone in need
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26. Find a way to 'pay it forward' or support a good cause
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27. Notice when someone is down and try to brighten their day
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28. Have a friendly chat with someone you don't know very well
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29. Do something kind to help in your local community
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30. Give away something to help those who don't have as much as you
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31. Limit your time on social media.
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Remember, it is ‘ok’ to not be ‘ok’.
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