Promoting peace with kindness and positivity - Wellness Wednesday

And it’s not just down to world leaders – we can all have an influence on the world around us with actions large and small.

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu

Making sure that every small thing you do or say is kind, compassionate, gentle and positive can make a lasting difference to yourself and the people around you. It’s been shown to boost wellbeing, improve relationships and increase happiness. An unpleasant interaction leaves a sour taste for everyone – a pleasant one spreads all kinds of good feelings.

Spread a little sunshine

On a planet struggling with negativity, conflict and discord, kindness matters. Help make the world a better place by smiling at a stranger, giving someone the benefit of the doubt, wholeheartedly celebrating others’ successes, helping someone who’s struggling to lift something heavy, or giving a compassionate listening ear to someone who needs one.

The more you get into the habit, the easier it will be for this to be your natural way of thinking and behaving.

And kindness and positivity are catching, so as we approach this International Day of Peace, it’s a good time to make a real effort to create a ripple effect of lovely things. It’s good for you and for those around you – so let’s all do our bit to spread peace and harmony.

References

Is kindness contagious? – World Tribune, Bridget LeRoy, accessed on 28 June 2021, www.worldtribune.org/2016/02/is-kindness-contagious/
The importance of kindness – Karyn Hall, Psychology Today, accessed on 28 June 2021, www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/pieces-mind/201712/the-importance-kindness
How the power of kindness impacts your life and others – Tony Fahkry, Medium, accessed on 28 June 2021, https://medium.com/the-mission/how-the-power-of-kindness-impacts-your-life-and-others-f8f5a895400
Emotions are contagious, so start acting much more positively – Bruce Kasanoff, Forbes, accessed on 28 June 2021, www.forbes.com/sites/brucekasanoff/2019/11/12/emotions-are-contagious-so-start-acting-much-more-positively/

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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