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“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

A family in Tanzania suffered from respiratory illness due to smoke from a wood-burning stove. A group of teenagers installed smokeless stoves and solar lamps and helped build classrooms for local schools.

Volunteers at the Bratislava railway station were helping newly arrived Ukrainians, often working long and difficult shifts. Some students baked cakes to eat and share.

A woman from Bratislava-Dúbravka was depressed and had trouble getting out of bed. As she was waiting for the tram, a girl approached her, handed her a bouquet of flowers, smiled and wished her a good day.

What do these three stories have in common? It is an act of kindness by a student. British International School BratislavaKindness is an integral part of our ethos as a school and is embedded in our curriculum.

Acts of kindness not only affect kind people for good, but they also affect kind people for good. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, kindness is “generous, helpful, and concerned about others.”

being kind is worth it

There are many studies on the effects of being generous. According to a paper published by the University of Berkeley, “The Science of Generosity,” a generous person is 23% more satisfied with their life than she is, and he is 50% more likely to report being happy.

The same paper cites research on the impact of volunteerism on people over the age of 65. Those who volunteered regularly were 63% less likely to die during the five-year study period. Another study of her 1,118 adults in New York found that helping others by giving time, effort or supplies was associated with improved health and lower blood pressure. got it.

There is a wealth of research on how practicing kindness has positive physical and mental outcomes. shown to extend. On an emotional level, being kind releases feel-good hormones such as dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin.

Empathy as the foundation of kindness

Kindness is an act of empathy. Empathic people are able to connect with others on a deeper level, and social connection is an important mental health protective factor for adults and children. Understanding the experiences and feelings of others often compels us to act kindly.and British International School Bratislava, we model kindness, teach kindness, and give our students the opportunity to be kind. From handing out 250 bunches of flowers to residents of Bratislava-Dúbravka to making cakes for volunteers at Bratislava station. , raising thousands of euros for charity partner Magna, or helping build a school in Tanzania, the next generation of kindness has a positive impact. Affects Slovakia and beyond.

Gabrielle Clover is the Vice Principal of the Primary. British International School Bratislava.