KINDNESS ROCKS

Check out this article on the benefits of being kind.

Or try out the Kindness Generator for great ideas on how to be kind to people.

Kindness, whether extended to others or directed inward, plays a powerful role in supporting mental wellbeing. According to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, performing acts of kindness boosts mood, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of connection and purpose.

Even small gestures can trigger the release of feel-good chemicals like serotonin and oxytocin.

Being kind to ourselves is just as vital.

When we treat ourselves with the same care we offer others, through rest, positive self-talk, or simply acknowledging our feelings, we strengthen our mental health.

In Aotearoa, the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework, encourages both giving to others and taking notice of our own needs as essential steps toward a more balanced, thriving mind.