Stories of Kindness - Positive News

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Clowning around: how one charity kept children smiling through the pandemic We find out how the Kindness Awards winner, Clowns Without Borders UK, has adapted in order to keep delivering its work Arts Education Peace Society Wellbeing

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Image for Meet three people who make a living by showing kindness to the planet

Meet three people who make a living by showing kindness to the planet Being kind to the planet pays, especially for these three individuals, who talk to Positive News about their jobs working with nature Conservation Environment Good Business

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Image for How young people are tackling the climate crisis and five ways to help them

How young people are tackling the climate crisis and five ways to help them From restoring habitats to writing their own climate bill, young people are leading the way in tackling the climate crisis Conservation Education Environment Youth

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Image for Why teens are kinder than you think – and how to inspire them to be kinder still

Why teens are kinder than you think – and how to inspire them to be kinder still Teenagers get a bad rap, but research suggests they go beyond expectations when it comes to showing kindness and empathy Health Lifestyle Spirit Wellbeing

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The art of self-kindness – and how it helps us cope with stress Self-kindness can boost our mental health and help us navigate stressful situations. This is what we can do to nurture more of it Body & Mind Wellbeing

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‘A catalyst for a kinder world’: one city’s mission to spread altruism Leeds will launch its first Festival of Kindness next weekend with organisers seeking to foster unity after years of division Lifestyle Peace Positive People Society

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Green is the new black: how biotech is making fashion more sustainable From lab-grown spider silk to ‘living dyes’, biotechnology is being used to make clothes that don’t cost the earth Environment Good Business Lifestyle Social Enterprise

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Supermarket chain to replace plastic ‘bags for life’ with paper alternative Morrisons is trialling paper carriers at selected stores, with the intention of axing plastic bags from all of its shops Environment Good Business

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Three good things: initiatives to get us walking and cycling more From paying us to fix our bikes to restoring canal towpaths, these schemes are trying to get the UK moving Environment Health Society

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Image for Bouncing forward: why the pandemic could make our communities stronger

Bouncing forward: why the pandemic could make our communities stronger We examine how communities came together during the coronavirus crisis and how that can be carried forward into post-pandemic life Health Society UK Wellbeing

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Three good things: online support groups started during lockdown The coronavirus crisis has had a profound impact on people’s mental health. These groups were set up to provide support Health Society Wellbeing

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‘It barely takes an hour out of my day’: meet the people spreading kindness Three people, who gave up their time to help others during the coronavirus crisis, reflect on their experiences Lifestyle Society

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Could regular volunteering be the key to a long and healthy life? A new study by Harvard University adds weight to the idea that being altruistic can help us live longer Health Society Wellbeing

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Kindness v coronavirus: how altruistic acts are helping people cope Many people have responded to the coronavirus pandemic by being kind to others, with surprising benefits to themselves Health Society UK Wellbeing

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‘Our need for joy is greater than ever’: Clowns Without Borders wins Kindness Awards A charity that uses clowns to bring laughter and respite to displaced children has won the inaugural Kindness Awards Arts Peace Society UK World

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New award celebrates acts of kindness to people and the planet Simple and Positive News have today launched the Kindness Awards, with public voting now open now to decide the winner Arts Environment Health Lifestyle Wellbeing World

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Image for Collective kindness: taking care of our communities

Collective kindness: taking care of our communities From communal gardens to parties in care homes, projects across the UK are proving how kindness in the community benefits everyone Body & Mind Lifestyle Society Wellbeing

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It pays to be kind: improving workplace culture through kindness Some businesses are leading the way in creating a culture of kindness at work, and measuring it too Body & Mind Society Wellbeing

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Image for Beyond retro: is second-hand shopping catching up with fast fashion?

Beyond retro: is second-hand shopping catching up with fast fashion? More young people are turning to charity shops and resale sites for a fashion fix that’s kinder to the planet Environment Lifestyle

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Image for Kind regards: how the words you choose make a difference

Kind regards: how the words you choose make a difference Five simple ways that using kind words can benefit how you and others feel Society Wellbeing

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Image for Getting kind online: the people standing up to cyberbullying

Getting kind online: the people standing up to cyberbullying With 62 per cent of young people saying they have received offensive messages online, cyberbullying is a serious issue. But the internet als... Society

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Five reasons why people are kind Being kind is an intrinsic part of being human. From reinforcing a sense of identity to creating new connections, here are five reasons why Lifestyle Society

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Time to be kind: why kindness matters It’s cool to be kind, but is it a trend or a real tool for transforming society? We uncover the role of kindness in being human and how to b... Lifestyle Society

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