Cue the music! Cue the happy dance! Today I celebrate the launch of The Kindness Machine! March 22, 2022 will forever be the book birthday for my first book. Today I celebrate this book with my husband, the illustrator who helped bring this book to life! We celebrate with our kids, who the book isContinue reading “Book Launch Day!”
Category Archives: Kindness
Tomorrow is launch day!
March 22, 2022 has been on my calendar for months. Tomorrow, The Kindness Machine officially releases into the world! Thank you to everyone who has already preordered. I hope you enjoy your copy and read it often. Please share pictures on social media and use #thekindnessmachine. I would love to read your review on AmazonContinue reading “Tomorrow is launch day!”
Honorable Mention
A few weeks ago, there was a writing challenge called 50 Precious Words. Thank you to author, Jamie Bills, for sharing this challenge information. I am proud to say that I earned an honorable mention in the Social Emotional Learning category, which means a great deal to me. I hope you enjoy these 50 preciousContinue reading “Honorable Mention”
1 Book. 50 States. Sharing Kindness.
If you have been reading for awhile, you know that I LOVE Free Little Libraries. In 2019, my husband, kids and I built a little library that is in front of the elementary school where I teach. My goal is to have The Kindness Machine in one little library, in all 50 states by MayContinue reading “1 Book. 50 States. Sharing Kindness.”
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Each year on February 17, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. It is a day meant to remind us to be kind to one another and to ourselves. The concept of kindness cannot possibility be taught and modeled in one day but must constantly be reinforced the other 364 days of the year. BelowContinue reading “Random Acts of Kindness Day”
Apparently We Can’t Stop KINDNESS!
The Kindness Machine officially launches on March 22, 2022. BUT! It has a mind of its own! Yesterday a few people started receiving their preorder copies and I absolutely love it! We can’t stop kindness! If you were one of the lucky early birds, please STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND LISTEN! I hope youContinue reading “Apparently We Can’t Stop KINDNESS!”
Being Kind vs. Being Weak
When you think of kindness, what comes to mind? Do you associate kindness with being passive, compliant or weak? Unfortunately, kindness and weakness are too often grouped together. You can be kind while still using your voice and maintaining your boundaries. Part of that includes being kind to yourself in order to hold your ground.Continue reading “Being Kind vs. Being Weak”
Happy New Year!
Hello and Happy New Year to all! We do this silly thing each December where we eat all the food and drink all the drinks while try to manage the stress of the holidays, the lack of sunlight and busy schedules. The reoccurring phrase seems to be, “I’ll start January 1st” or “I’ll take careContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Boundaries & Kindness
When you think of boundaries, what comes to mind? Do you set boundaries for yourself and do you modify them as needed? Boundaries can change based on different settings. For example, friend/family boundaries might look very different than work boundaries. What happens when you set different work boundaries and people start to notice? The 2020-2021Continue reading “Boundaries & Kindness”
Gratitude
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines gratitude as, “a feeling of appreciation or thanks.” Synonyms for gratitude include: thanks, grace, appreciation, recognition, thankfulness. Gratitude has been linked to happiness, stronger relationships, reduced stress and anxiety. Gratitude is something that needs to be practiced time and time again. I listened to a podcast by Sophia Bush when she interviewedContinue reading “Gratitude”
Christina Dankert 