JD Diva’s 10 Ways To Be Kind On World Kindness Day
Happy when I love what I wear.
Today is Friday the 13th. Also known as a day for creepy, wicked and evil. I’d prefer to keep it on the more positive and embrace World Kindness Day. With all the doom and gloom in the world today, I think it’s the perfect time to put some joy into the universe. Here are my top 10 ways to ‘BE KIND.’
- Start with yourself. I’m learning to give kindness, I have to be kind to myself. I always start each day with ‘me time.’ And that’s 15-20 minutes in complete silence. Just breathing.
- Pray more. As I begin each day. it’s necessary for me to have devotional time. It’s sets the tone for the rest of my day.
- Move my body. As I get older, the simple fact is I’ve got to exercise. It doesn’t seem too ‘kind’ at first, but my heart will thank me later.
- Drink more water. A trainer once told me to think about my cells that move oxygen and blood through my body so it can operate. And then imagine you taking a shower after a workout. When you drink water, it’s like a shower for cells. A good rule of thumb: drink half your body weight in ounces. (If I’m 140 lbs. then I need at least 70 ounces of water each day).
- Serve more. I’ve learned that the meaning of life really isn’t about ME. It’s ME serving others. So, I may drop off food at the pantry or continue mentoring a young lady. Or volunteer to make phone calls for a nonprofit organization.
- Treat a family member or friends. It does my heart well to do ‘little things’ for my family or friends. I may buy groceries for my mom without her asking.
- Communicate thankfulness. There’s nothing like ‘hearing’ or ‘reading’ from someone that you matter. It’s always a nice surprise when I get a nice note from family or a friend, just saying hello and checking in.
- Forgive more. There are times when I just need to say “I’m sorry” and mean it.
- Apologize more. Holding on to grudges don’t make you kind. It just makes you bitter.
- Smile more. I always try to make a point to enter a room with a smile. I’ve learned even on radio, people can hear you smile.
Janine “JD” Davis: JD The Diva is the spicy, bold, and highly energetic radio and TV personality you hear hosting the midday shift (10 am till 3 pm) each weekday at V 101.9. An award-winning 30-year radio and news journalist, Janine brings her unique style of delivering entertainment, news, and inspiration to the airwaves. From her quick-witted ‘dirt’ on celebrities to the live Facebook mix show featuring JD and her best dance moves to JD’s Inspirational Moments where she shares personal battles and triumphs, JD keeps listeners engaged and entertained. When she’s not on air, you can find JD getting involved in the community and embracing Black-owned businesses and stories online. She enjoys writing about small Black-owned businesses, our HBCUs as a grad herself, and all things supporting women.
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