A while back, I created a simple 30-Day Kindness Challenge with small, doable actions.
But this blog isn’t the challenge itself (you can find that here) it’s what happened when I actually tried it.
If you’re curious about what intentional kindness feels like in real life, or how small actions can shift your self-talk and relationships, check out the full video:
In the video, I talk about…
- Why kindness can feel awkward at first
Especially if you grew up in environments where softness wasn’t really encouraged, or was even seen as weakness. - How kindness is strangely easier with strangers
And why offering it to yourself or the people closest to you can feel like stepping into a whole different layer of vulnerability. - What surprised me the most about kindness being reciprocal
The way small actions quietly come back to you, often in ways you don’t expect. - Why intention matters more than the size of the action
And how recognizing your own kindness can shift your self-talk in a real, meaningful way. - The power of tiny gestures
Like a two-sentence text that felt too small to matter… but actually made a noticeable impact. - What happened after the challenge ended
Including the moment I realized that kindness (for me, at least) is something I have to keep practicing, or it slowly fades.
Curious about the challenge? Click here and give it a try!
If you want more tools for your mental wellness journey or to learn more about peer support:
- Watch: Thinking of Going Into Peer Support? Watch This First
- Watch: 5 Self-Care Mistakes Even Mental Health Workers Make (and how to fix them)
- Read: How to Know What to Say (and When to Say Nothing)
Also, if you want to get better at tracking, start building or adding onto a routine you already have, check out my guides, including the Self-Reflection Starter Kit.
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Until next time, I’m Jeff Turner and remember to take care of yourself, however that looks to you.
