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#BEKIND21

#BeKind21 is an invitation for you to practice kindness toward yourself and others each day from September 1 to September 21 to build kinder, more connected communities that foster mental wellness. As of our kickoff in 2018, you’ll join a movement of over 200 partners, 7 million participants, and 160 million pledged acts of kindness on a mission to build a kinder, braver world that affirms and celebrates everyone for who they are. Learn more here.

Opt in to receive emails when you sign up and we’ll send you updates on #BeKind21 and messages from some of our amazing partners and special guests.

Keep scrolling to build your own custom #BeKind21 calendar and learn ways you can immediately start sharing kindness!

BUILD A CUSTOM CALENDAR

Create a custom #BeKind21 calendar you can follow to practice intentional acts of kindness toward yourself, your loved ones, and 
your community!

Drag and drop your items from below into the calendar and use the checkboxes on the right to mark when you've completed a #BeKind21 activity. And feel free to leave a few blank in case you want to add your own kindness ideas once you download the calendar! A kind reminder that it's ok to miss a day. Life happens, and no matter what we're grateful for you and the kindness you share with the world.

Click on specific date to add items into the calendar and use the checkboxes on the right to mark when you've completed a #BeKind21 activity. And feel free to leave a few blank in case you want to add your own kindness ideas once you download the calendar! A kind reminder that it's ok to miss a day. Life happens, and no matter what we're grateful for you and the kindness you share with the world.

NOTE: To reorder the calendar list, you will need to click "enable sorting" at the bottom of the calendar. After you finish your list, click "stop sorting" to add more items.

    Select Item From The List

  • Send five kind notes to your classmates
    x
  • Make sure to say “Please” and “Thank You”
    x
  • Share your favorite song or poem to bring someone joy
    x
  • Call a loved one you haven’t spoken to in a while
    x
  • Take a screen break and get outside if you can - and don't forget sunscreen
    x
  • Have quiet time
    x
  • Think of three things you love about yourself
    x
  • Introduce yourself to a classmate you haven’t met yet”
    x
  • Comment a compliment on at least three selfies
    x
  • Pet your animal or enjoy a cute animal video
    x
  • Do something that makes you feel beautiful
    x
  • Think of three things you love about yourself
    x
  • Share your story on ChannelKindness.org
    x
  • Sing. Paint. Write. Create, unapologetically
    x
  • Find a fun way to get your body moving (we like dance parties!)
    x
  • Check-in with your emotions
    x
  • Practice mental and digital self-care by cleaning up the files on your device
    x
  • Leave a kind comment on a friend’s page
    x
  • Take 10 minutes out of your day to sign petitions for causes you care about
    x
  • Start a gratitude journal
    x
  • Share a meal with someone (even virtually!)
    x
  • Invite someone new to practice vocabulary words or math with you
    x
  • Tell a funny joke to a friend
    x
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#BeKind21
Graphics

Help spread the word about our kindness movement with downloadable assets!

CAMPAIGN GRAPHICS

#BeKind21
Social Posts

Invite your community to sign up for #BeKind21 with these draft social media posts.

SAMPLE POSTS

Please Stay

Visit Please Stay for mental health resources, evidence-based self-care tips, suggestions for anchors, and a pledge you can sign promising to stay.

PLEASESTAY.US

Channel
Kindness

Find inspiring stories about the transformative power of kindness and add your own.

CHANNELKINDNESS.ORG

Self-Care
Tips

Kindness is prioritizing self-care! Find evidence-based self-care tips from experts we trust.

SELF-CARE TIPS

Find Support

Find help lines and chat services, useful information, and other resources.

RESOURCES FOR HELP