Let’s be honest—kindness got a bad rap during COVID. It became politicised, polarised, and in some circles, weaponised. A phrase that should have brought us together ended up feeling like a catchphrase with baggage. I’ll own it—there were moments when I felt cynical about it too. And moments when I wasn’t very kind myself.

But lately, I’ve been thinking.

Not about kindness as fluff, but as a practice. Something that takes intention. Something that can ground us, connect us, and actually restore our wellbeing—especially when the world feels heavy or hard.

So I started an experiment: one day a week, I try to do five simple acts of kindness. Nothing heroic—just thoughtful, often inconvenient things that nudge me out of my bubble and into someone else’s world for a moment.

What I’ve found is this: being kind isn’t just good for others. It’s good for me. And if I repeat it with intention, something shifts—mood, energy, even mindset. So here are some reflections:

Kindness isn’t weakness. It’s not about being nice to avoid conflict or sugarcoating hard truths. It’s about being deliberate in how we show up—with generosity, attentiveness, and a genuine desire to make life a little easier for someone else.

Don’t wait until you feel kind. Just act. Behaviour changes attitude. A warm word, a small favour, a quick message—these things matter, and they begin to rewire how you relate to the world.

Choose one day a week and commit to five small acts of kindness. Not random—intentional. Do it for six weeks and notice what shifts in you and around you.

Kindness doesn’t need to be dramatic. In fact, it’s often the little things that land the hardest. Think of it like compound interest: tiny deposits over time that build emotional wealth.

In a culture of speed and scarcity, kindness slows things down and fills what’s missing. It brings humanity back to the moment. And while it may not change the whole world, it absolutely changes yours.