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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.
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 5 months ago
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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Multa Nocte 5 months ago
OK, I may have to read the rest of these later as my eyes keep getting leaky.
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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Nerd ER Depot 5 months ago
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
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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Geekymummy 5 months ago
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.
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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Admiral Graf Spee he/him 5 months ago
I haven't seen these yet but it looks like an awesome idea
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Mark Boelte 5 months ago
I am recently widowed and it is incredible how soul crushingly lonely you can get. This is a great idea.
Mary Green 5 months ago
Please also note that the cashier is sitting, because she lives in a civilized country that doesn't torture workers by forcing them to stand at their register for hours on end. It's pointless and cruel. Normalize allowing cashiers to sit.
Maria Maria 5 months ago
The Dutch are amazing. When a person dies and has nobody that will attend their funeral, the Dutch government pays to people to go to the funeral and say something nice.
Ell Bee 5 months ago
I worked through my college years as a grocery store cashier. Alway had a fondness for old folks and loved to chat with people as they came through my line. Developed quite a few friendships with customers. Sometimes my line was so much longer that the manager had to come out and move people to other, shorter lines. That's how much people appreciated a little friendly human interaction.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 5 months ago
Yes! I worked at a grocery store for two and a half years during the pandemic. I was in the vitamins/supplements department, so you can imagine I had a lot of elderly, lonely customers. I loved to stop and have a natter with them (it made MY day, too!) But my nasty department manager would get pissed at me for taking "too long" to talk to an individual customer, because I was missing out on pushing sales onto OTHER customers when I was talking to an older person who just wanted a bit of conversation. (She was an atrocious manager AND person.) I was "let go" when the store did massive layoffs, but I heard from friends who still worked there that a lot of my "regulars" would come in and ask for me. I don't think most people realize just how many other humans have NO ONE, no friends or family, and appreciate the hell out of a little conversation.
Load More Replies... Verena 5 months ago
The coffee corners do exist in several chains since ages. The "slow checkout" was a test, it was stopped in shops where people weren't interested. (I live in NL)
Isa 5 months ago
I was thinking that I never saw the slow checkout as a jumbo client. The chat corners still exist ( I hope) at hogvliet. Even the AH XL don't have them, or even the coffe machine anymore.
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Cat Chat 5 months ago
Every store should have a "checkout for the chatters". It not only provides a service for those who really do need the socialization. But keeps the other ones moving for people who don't have time to wait for the chatters. You never know if you might be holding up someone who has an illness or disability that often have short windows for shopping time, or a parent picking up medicine that they need to get home to a sick child.
Melody Barrens 5 months ago
Is it just for the elderly? Can lonely adults use it too? No? I'll just see myself to corner and rot until I'm elderly then.
Leigh James 5 months ago
If you live in the US, volunteer for a political campaign that you believe in. You will meet lots of people.
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somnomania (she/her, queer) 5 months ago
the nordic countries seem to be vastly superior places to live in all respects!
EJN 5 months ago
The Dutch have a wonderful attitude about the elderly. They also have little villages for people with dementia to live in. Services are readily available when needed and everyone helps people live as much of an ordinary life as they can despite their illness. This is compassion for others in action!
Jude Laskowski 5 months ago
Great idea! I wish supermarkets had a lane for older folks who are not used to using debit/credit cards to pay. Our so-called "express lane" gets backed up because the clerk won't help someone who doesn't understand the system.
Craig Jordan 5 months ago
Instead of self checkout, you go to in person lane, then the in-store Starbucks in USA
Gina Gartola 5 months ago
This is SO GOOD for the health of these people! Think of how many people stay in bad relationships so they aren't lonely.....it's awful.
EmAdoresHerKats🇮🇪🇩🇿🇵🇸 5 months ago
Any lonely person would appreciate this. The cashier has the best job. I love talking to older people, they're amazing.
Christopher Crockett 5 months ago
Meanwhile, every American retailer and fast food restaurant is doing away with human cashiers altogether. It's dehumanizing, one taco at a time...
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.
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.
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 5 months ago
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) 5 months ago
I presume by "vet" they mean "veteran"? In the UK "vet" is usually short for "veterinarian".
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 5 months ago
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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Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 5 months ago
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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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 5 months ago
I think this is brilliant because I know that if I attempted it it would go completely awry!
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Alice Landers 5 months ago
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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Multa Nocte 5 months ago
I just made a comment in another article about how negative Bored Panda was getting recently, and then you put out this article. Thanks so much! We need the positivity!
highwaycrossingfrog 5 months ago
Sometimes there are days that are just full on negativity in every article
Load More Replies... Lily Langtry 5 months ago
Lately it seems like for every one funny/uplifting post here there are ten posts about personal disputes and conflict. I was going to delete my account and not come to Bored Panda anymore as I've realized it negatively affects my attitude about humans if I read those posts. Life is tough these days and if I'm going to indulge in a little distraction I best find more encouraging stuff. Even just reading the titles of most of the posts I feel a bit depressed. I just thought I'd look at this one last post 'for the road' and it reminded me why I loved Bored Panda to begin with. I hope BP will see all these comments and maybe reflect on why they're choosing to promote all the doom and gloom scenarios so much.
Multa Nocte 5 months ago
I agree. Some people seem to thrive on articles about malicious compliance and AITA and "How many people do you wish you could kill if you could get away with it" and "Tell me the worst, disgusting and/or embarrassing thing that ever happened to you that is guaranteed to make others cringe" articles. And if you dare to comment (in the Comments section, no less) and give asked-for feedback about the content, you have commenters make ugly comments about you shutting up and going elsewhere because they apparently live for negative content and how dare you make comments in the Comments section.
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Douglas Tucker 5 months ago
I believe that "Good and Great Things" that we humans do should be more shared with everyone in our short time here on earth. Reading about a dumbazz doing cruel and totally unproductive things seems to always take up more reading or screen time I suppose. Lastly, the comments here were sincere, delightful and a gauge of one definitely understanding good stuff we all can try to do. Thank you commenters.
Salty_Sasquatch 5 months ago
I think this is the first BP article where I upvoted every damn one.
Baseball is Life 5 months ago
Damn the onion ninjas out in full force 😩😩😩😩 I have seen a few of these before but I don't ever tire seeing them because they always warm my heart. I love these posts!
Kristal 5 months ago (edited)
Glad you're doing more of these articles BP but 95% of these have already been on past articles like this. Many of them are years old. It's great new people like these articles but please remember those of us that keep returning to your site and have read past articles.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 5 months ago
I'm okay with repeats of these. They're like old friends, texting just to say hi.
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Chris Vassilopoulos 5 months ago
It took me twice as long as usual to read this as I had to keep wiping my eyes and blowing my nose. Faith in humanity restored.
MaryWinDenver Notgiven 5 months ago
I loved these, more please. Positivity needs a serious boost. And, thank you.
Adam Fraser 5 months ago
I saw one of these before. So that's 49 band new (to me) wholesome stories for today. 😉
Barbara Griffin 5 months ago (edited)
"Try not to laugh" list are great but we need more "Try not to cry" lists. Thank you for this.
Goldenrule 5 months ago
Wonderful article! One thing I enjoyed was knowing that I wouldn’t have to feel apprehensive about possible rude comments. Some folks feel compelled to make disrespectful remarks about politics and religion (and poor Florida!) every chance they get, which can certainly put a damper on things.
Joyus Diamond 5 months ago
All very "touching" - cried like a baby and I am not a crier. Made me think about what I can do to be of help to someone. Thanks "so much" Nikita Keep up the hearted centered work you are doing!
Lee Banks 5 months ago
Yo, bros.I had this experience Tonight. I went out to do karaoke, because it's fun. This guy starts talking, and then starts buying rounds for everyone. There is no need, but he insists. He was super chill. Apparently made just millions of dollars a month, and wanted to share the wealth. He gave everyone a very sizable amount of homegrown devil's lettuce, and left saying "Be kind without reason." I was floored. He said I'd probably never see him again, but to tell a mutual friend to f**k off. It was so amazing talking about not being a jerk
Multa Nocte 5 months ago
I just made a comment in another article about how negative Bored Panda was getting recently, and then you put out this article. Thanks so much! We need the positivity!
highwaycrossingfrog 5 months ago
Sometimes there are days that are just full on negativity in every article
Load More Replies... Lily Langtry 5 months ago
Lately it seems like for every one funny/uplifting post here there are ten posts about personal disputes and conflict. I was going to delete my account and not come to Bored Panda anymore as I've realized it negatively affects my attitude about humans if I read those posts. Life is tough these days and if I'm going to indulge in a little distraction I best find more encouraging stuff. Even just reading the titles of most of the posts I feel a bit depressed. I just thought I'd look at this one last post 'for the road' and it reminded me why I loved Bored Panda to begin with. I hope BP will see all these comments and maybe reflect on why they're choosing to promote all the doom and gloom scenarios so much.
Multa Nocte 5 months ago
I agree. Some people seem to thrive on articles about malicious compliance and AITA and "How many people do you wish you could kill if you could get away with it" and "Tell me the worst, disgusting and/or embarrassing thing that ever happened to you that is guaranteed to make others cringe" articles. And if you dare to comment (in the Comments section, no less) and give asked-for feedback about the content, you have commenters make ugly comments about you shutting up and going elsewhere because they apparently live for negative content and how dare you make comments in the Comments section.
Load More Replies... Douglas Tucker 5 months ago
I believe that "Good and Great Things" that we humans do should be more shared with everyone in our short time here on earth. Reading about a dumbazz doing cruel and totally unproductive things seems to always take up more reading or screen time I suppose. Lastly, the comments here were sincere, delightful and a gauge of one definitely understanding good stuff we all can try to do. Thank you commenters.
Salty_Sasquatch 5 months ago
I think this is the first BP article where I upvoted every damn one.
Baseball is Life 5 months ago
Damn the onion ninjas out in full force 😩😩😩😩 I have seen a few of these before but I don't ever tire seeing them because they always warm my heart. I love these posts!
Kristal 5 months ago (edited)
Glad you're doing more of these articles BP but 95% of these have already been on past articles like this. Many of them are years old. It's great new people like these articles but please remember those of us that keep returning to your site and have read past articles.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 5 months ago
I'm okay with repeats of these. They're like old friends, texting just to say hi.
Load More Replies... Chris Vassilopoulos 5 months ago
It took me twice as long as usual to read this as I had to keep wiping my eyes and blowing my nose. Faith in humanity restored.
MaryWinDenver Notgiven 5 months ago
I loved these, more please. Positivity needs a serious boost. And, thank you.
Adam Fraser 5 months ago
I saw one of these before. So that's 49 band new (to me) wholesome stories for today. 😉
Barbara Griffin 5 months ago (edited)
"Try not to laugh" list are great but we need more "Try not to cry" lists. Thank you for this.
Goldenrule 5 months ago
Wonderful article! One thing I enjoyed was knowing that I wouldn’t have to feel apprehensive about possible rude comments. Some folks feel compelled to make disrespectful remarks about politics and religion (and poor Florida!) every chance they get, which can certainly put a damper on things.
Joyus Diamond 5 months ago
All very "touching" - cried like a baby and I am not a crier. Made me think about what I can do to be of help to someone. Thanks "so much" Nikita Keep up the hearted centered work you are doing!
Lee Banks 5 months ago
Yo, bros.I had this experience Tonight. I went out to do karaoke, because it's fun. This guy starts talking, and then starts buying rounds for everyone. There is no need, but he insists. He was super chill. Apparently made just millions of dollars a month, and wanted to share the wealth. He gave everyone a very sizable amount of homegrown devil's lettuce, and left saying "Be kind without reason." I was floored. He said I'd probably never see him again, but to tell a mutual friend to f**k off. It was so amazing talking about not being a jerk
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