RAK Day: how it started, what it’s about and how Sun Bingo is being kind

In a world where you can be anything, be kind – especially tomorrow as it’s Random Acts of Kindness Day.

The concept was started by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation in 1995 in Denver, Colorado.

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However, since then, the idea has spread and many countries have picked up the date as a day for caring for others.

Be kind – it’s good for you

It’s not just a good moral habit, but actually random acts of kindness have also been shown to have positive health benefits.

One act of kindness a day could help to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

Studies suggest that when we are kind to others, we get a rush of feel-good hormones, this effect is known as the ‘helper’s high’.

This includes:

• Serotonin – the body’s feel-good chemical that helps to heal wounds.
• Endorphins – these increase feelings of pleasure and reduce feelings of pain.
• Dopamine – a chemical messenger in the brain that plays a vital role in functions such as sleep and attention span.
• Oxytocin – this hormone is associated with helping us to form social bonds and feelings of trust. Some studies suggest it may even aid in reducing blood pressure.

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Acts of kindness inspiration

Your random act of kindness doesn’t have to be big or expensive.

The little things can also go a long way to helping someone:

• Check on any elderly / lonely neighbours and friends – a five minute chat or quick run to the shops for someone unable to go themselves could make a huge difference to their day.
• Give to charity – putting your loose change in a charity box at a till, buy from a charity shop or sponsor someone who is doing an event for a charity.
• Compliments – just a few kind words can hold the power to brighten someone’s day.
• Let someone queue-jump – whether in a car, coffee shop or supermarket, letting someone else go ahead of you might be the five-minute time saver that they really needed.  

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