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We often hear that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference, but it’s when we witness these moments in real life that we truly understand their impact.

Thankfully for us, Instagram communities like kindakindco bring these heartwarming stories to light. Today, we’ve gathered some of their most uplifting posts, along with a few others from around the internet, that are sure to renew your faith in humanity. Keep scrolling, Pandas, and don’t forget to upvote your favorite ones.

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    Kindness is a language that all of us understand, irrespective of our age, race, ethnicity, religion, status, and identity. It’s a simple act that can bring comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging to others, regardless of their background or circumstances. What makes kindness even more powerful is that it’s completely free—yet its impact can be immeasurable.

    With over 200k followers, the kindakindco Instagram community shows us how a small, nice gesture of kindness can brighten someone’s day and foster positive relationships. In a world where we often focus on what divides us, such posts are a reminder of our shared humanity.

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    Above all, we need to practice self-compassion. This means you shouldn’t be too harsh on yourself. During difficult times, you should treat yourself with the same understanding and care that you would offer to a friend. Also, if you make a mistake or face a setback, try to avoid self-criticism. Instead, try to acknowledge your feelings and remind yourself that we struggle sometimes.

    Prioritizing your well-being is an essential form of kindness. You should try to make time for activities that you enjoy. It could be anything from taking a walk in nature, reading a book, or enjoying a long bath.

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    Sergy Yeltsen
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not understand why people denigrate those who work in these sorts of jobs. They are vital. If your boss is gone for 3 weeks, you probably won't miss them. If the cleaner is gone for a day, oh yeah, you miss them. The smile on his face is wonderful.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, I may have to read the rest of these later as my eyes keep getting leaky.

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    Research shows that helping others and being nice in general can actually make us happier. A study found that people who did kind things for others every day for a week felt a noticeable increase in their happiness. This is true irrespective of whether you are kind to friends, family, strangers, or even yourself. Interestingly, just watching others being kind can also have a positive impact on your emotions.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bikes really do bring joy to young kids. They also promote physical activity! I run a nonprofit called We Bike WV and we give free bikes to kids in need. We are fairly new, but have given away over 1000 bikes so far and have hopefully helped change some lives for the better

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    Imagine you're out buying groceries for a party, but you are in a really bad mood. While standing in the checkout line, you notice an elderly person struggling to lift their bags. You decide to help them, and they have a big smile on their face. Their reaction instantly lifts your mood. These simple gestures can have a big impact on our well-being.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The internet can be a force for good. It gets too much negative press.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love complimenting other women. I also try to do it in front of my daughters so they can see that women should be each other's support not competition.

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    This is because kindness triggers the release of "feel-good" hormones like serotonin and dopamine, which boost our mood and create a sense of satisfaction and well-being. These hormones light up the brain's pleasure and reward centers, not just for the person receiving the kindness but also for the one giving it.

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    But not every kind deed is made equal. Lara Aknin, PhD, an associate professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, believes, “Giving directly to a person or proxy—for instance, donating face-to-face to a charity rather than contributing online or taking a friend out to dinner rather than sending them a meal—offers an opportunity for social connectedness that’s particularly beneficial.”

    “When people give in ways that are more socially connected or relational, that seems to better unlock these emotional rewards,” she added.

    When you have a face-to-face connection, it enhances the emotional rewards of kindness, making both the giver and receiver feel more deeply valued and connected. Such meaningful interactions are usually more fulfilling than anonymous acts.

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    If these posts have inspired you, you can also start incorporating small acts of kindness into your daily life. For instance, you can start with something as basic as checking up on your neighbor. Or you can mentor the kids in your community or volunteer at any shelter near you.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband turns on the electric blanket on my side of the bed for me. Not quite the same level of commitment than this gentleman but I appreciate it very much.

    MalibuClassicMan
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife and I do this whenever it is cold also, warm bed on a cold nite sure is nice.

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    Karina
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to do this for my ex. He moved to norway for me, from Ghana. It was the least i could do 😅

    wowbagger
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dog always does this for me, too. When I brush my teeth, he goes straight to the bedroom and jumps onto my side of the bed.

    Pandarosa
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss my Stella girl so badly. She was the best kitty and hot water bottle ever.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My father slept with a fan on high for 35+ years to drown out his snoring so Mom could sleep. After she passed, he stopped having the fan. He prefers to sleep in silence. ❤️

    Rick Seiden
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to go to work before my wife. We live in Western NY and during the winters I would start her car to get it warmed up and brush the snow off both our cars. When she came out to go to work, her car would be clean and warm.

    Lee Henderson
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the winter I sleep on top of an electric blanket. The cats love it and if I get too hot I can toss the regular blanket off.

    Donna P Sisk
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is Loves. My husband is always hot and I am cold. He keeps me from getting too cold.

    ucp
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who is almost always too warm, married to someone who is almost always too cold, I do this too. And my wife always - always - thanks me. Nothing taken for granted

    Jude Laskowski
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I cared for an elderly widower in his home, he always asked me to be sure to fluff his wife's pillow when I made the bed. On my first day, I accidentally switched the pillows and he let me know about it the next day. I felt so bad, but I never made that mistake again. Such a sweet man, and he had a great, caring family.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful. When I was a kid. My dad worked nights and my mom worked days. However, every winter he would get up early to start her car so it would be warm for her drive to work. He was always real about showing his love.

    Dee Rutherford
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has his head in the clouds and never thinks of these kind of things. although, he DOES make me afternoon tea. 🙂

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    At work, you can try striking up small conversations with your colleagues—ask them how their day is going or share a bit about what you're working on. Joining them for lunch is another great way to connect. When you're out and about, being thoughtful of others, like giving space to cyclists or letting drivers merge, can make a big difference in creating a more considerate environment.

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    Being generous can create a ripple effect and inspire others to do the same. These posts are a fantastic reminder of how impactful small acts of kindness can be. When was the last time you did something nice? How did it make you feel?

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    Auntriarch
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My best friend has just started treatment, I was already growing my hair for Little Princess Trust, but it turns out it would take too long to get the wig made from my hair, so we're going out to buy her one next week.

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I presume by "vet" they mean "veteran"? In the UK "vet" is usually short for "veterinarian".

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    les
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when they make the film about morgan freemans life, who will be the narator?

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is true! If I lift my hands in the air and say "WALKIES!" they start jumping up and down, but if I lift my hands in the air and say *anything* they start jumping up and down. They don't know what's going on, they're just excited. And on that note, I think I need to go hug them.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know this is true, because I can still remember a stranger teaching me to float in the sea when I was a child. She was a mom teaching her child, but I just happened to be there, so she taught me too. It was nothing grand, but I still remember it fondly.

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    Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful boss that she let them all go together, knowing that she would have a hard day without them.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids got their big beds yesterday and it hurt a little realizing that I will not sit in front of their baby beds, holding their hands and trying not to hurt my back while falling asleep in a completely weird position.

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is brilliant because I know that if I attempted it it would go completely awry!

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    Alice Landers
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sweet ! Where I live a knitting shop gives yarn to people to make these type hats . This fundraiser they call "chemo caps".People make them and they are donated back for cancer patients.

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    Auntriarch
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought a 70s stainless steel serving dish to take a pie to a party because it was cheaper than tinfoil disposable. I still have it because everyone returns it religiously, apparently it's "too nice" to re thrift or keep. Best 75p I've ever spent!

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't a "humble brag", as some other panda below me claimed. This is simply a reminder that people never forget how you make them feel. Be kind to others when you can be.

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    Kristal
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    3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well now I need to know where his house is so I can show up in a cat onesie with a pumpkin candy bag on Halloween

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    Multa Nocte
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a very kind thing to do - the poor dog really needed it, plus he got some additional companionship.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do kids transform into unrecognizable versions of themselves when they finish through school? Schools and teachers should not crush kid's natural kindness

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    Rizzo
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lady is 100yo Gloria Stenger and she planted it in 1975. The headline is wrong.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gives me hope that maybe it's not too late to finish my own education!! My dad had an accident when I was 18 and I had to quit college to help take care of him (we took care of him at home.) I'd started college at 14 (thanks, mom /s) so I'd finished my Associate's degree (English/Creative Writing) by the time I was 18, but I never got my BA/higher degree. I'm 42 now; my dad died three years ago, 21 years after his accident. I wanted to be an author or a geologist. Might be a bit late for me to be a geologist at this point, but maybe I can finish school and get my BA in English, at least. It's just... a little scary and intimidating to think about going back after two decades...

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many dogs were bred for pulling carts, e.g. the Rottweilers for pulling the carts for travelling knife and scissor sharpeners

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my mom was undergoing chemo she called me up one day and asked 'do you have any more of those maymays? They're so funny'

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got a little skeleton that stays on display year round. Right now he's wearing a homemade sunhat (half a plastic egg and cardboard) and eventually he'll have a Santa hat and scarf. His name is Robert.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some universities also have a food pantry. They get regular donations from local grocery stores. But one thing they always need is spices! Every time I go to the grocery store, I pick up some spices and spice mixes, because spices help everything taste better!

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So are you also Alexandria knight? From a lot of posts before? Because i saw this one already.

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