Imagine this: you wake up in the morning, get dressed, make coffee....but instead of leaving the house feeling frazzled with your long to-do list running through your head, you walk over to your Kindness Calendar hanging in the kitchen and pick your kindness mission for the day. In one fell swoop you feel re-centered, filled with purpose and intent, and excited at the prospect of helping another AND getting an endorphin release. This is the power of the Kindness Calendar, which gives you a new Act of Kindness to commit daily.
"UNEXPECTED KINDNESS IS THE MOST POWERFUL, LEAST COSTLY, AND MOST UNDERRATED AGENT OF HUMAN CHANGE." BOB KERREY
My name is Oriana Galardi-Este and I'm the founder of the Kindness Calendar. My mission is simple: to transform the world, one Act of Kindness at a time. There's a monumental misconception that a complex solution is needed to fix the world's problems. I believe that the world can and WILL be put right through the exponential growth of small and simple acts of Love. I've seen the powerful effects and massive reverberations that one act creates with my own eyes. Hearts are opened, guards are shed, bridges are rebuilt, and in turn, more kindness and love are propagated. Let's work together to create a continuous momentum of Love - an upward spiral - which will, in turn, ignite a Kindness Revolution, and in the words of Martin Kornfeld: set the world in the right direction.
Why I created the Kindness Calendar
Kindness Calendars was born from the painful experience of separating from my husband. After spending a couple of months completely engrossed in my heartache and loneliness, I unintentionally engaged in an act of kindness at the grocery store, and it dawned on me that for the first time in ages, my focus had shifted from me and my pain, to another's needs, resulting in a lightness of being, a strong feeling of connection, and a deep sense of elation that I hadn't felt in months. Committing random acts of kindness became a daily ritual and a means to healing my broken heart. I strongly believe that the speed with which my heart mended is directly correlated to this powerful practice that brought me out of my head and my ruminating thoughts, and back into my heart space. Having experienced the incredible effects of committing regular acts of kindness on my life, relationships, and overall well-being AND living in a world currently inundated with so much hate, violence and despair - it felt time to share my findings and to help infuse the world with a massive dose of kindness. And so was born: The Kindness Calendar.
I think it's safe to say that most of us are feeling incredibly disillusioned by the current state of the world, and feel powerless to help. So my main incentive in getting the Kindness Calendar out into the world is to empower people to affect change by equipping them with a truly potent yet affordable and simple tool.
The truth is that we are each powerful beyond belief - and my hope is to prove this via the widespread use of the Kindness Calendar. Alice Walker had it right when she said: "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." I dare you to try the Kindness Calendar for 30 days and witness firsthand just how powerful your actions are. It's a complete game changer. A complete LIFE changer. And I have absolutely no doubt that the Kindness Calendar can and will change the world!
"BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD." GHANDI
Versatility
My favorite thing about the Kindness Calendar is its versatility. Does your sense of self-worth need a boost? Choose the Self-Love pack. Maybe you're looking to increase kindness in your workplace. Choose one of the Corporate packs. Maybe you're looking to teach your children the value of Kindness and the power of their actions. Choose one of the Kid packs.
Each Kindness Calendar comes with your choice of Kindness Pack, depending on your needs. Each pack includes 30 laminated acts of kindness cards that fit perfectly in the Kindness Calendar's mini pockets.
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The Adult Pack - this is a generic adult pack, suitable for most all adults.
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The Kids 3-5 years Pack - this pack is tailored to kids aged 3-5 years.
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The Kids 6-11 years Pack - this pack is tailored to kids aged 6-11 years.
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The Kids 12-17 years Pack - this pack is tailored to kids aged 12-17 years.
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The Bravery Pack - this pack is inspired by Brene Brown's work on cultivating vulnerability, courage and bravery. These acts focus on getting you out of your comfort zone and encourage you to step out into the messy arena of life with courage. Perfect for those looking to increase their confidence.
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The Self-Love Pack - this pack is focused on increasing one's sense of self-worth. Most of us were taught as children that we are only lovable if we are 'good' or if we 'achieve.' Most all of our challenges and issues in life have to do with not feeling worthy of love, abundance and goodness. This pack aims to re-wire your brain via daily acts of kindness to the self.
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The Couples Pack - this pack is tailored to couples who are looking to increase their intimacy with and connection to each other.
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The Corporate (Employer) Pack - this pack is tailored to employers who are interested in increasing their profits by increasing their employees' satisfaction and happiness. Research shows that when people feel appreciated, treated with respect and shown kindness daily, their work satisfaction increases which in turn increases their productivity levels. This naturally leads to greater profits and success.
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The Corporate (Employee) Pack - this pack is tailored to employers who are interested in increasing their employees' connection with each other and camaraderie. This pack is for use by the employees, on each other. Research shows that when people feel connected to each other and work in a supportive and loving environment, their work satisfaction increases which in turn increases their productivity levels. This naturally leads to greater profits and success.
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The Corporate (Customer Service) Pack - this pack is tailored to employers who are interested in increasing their profits by increasing their overall customer satisfaction. The acts are performed by employers and employees towards clients/customers. Research shows that businesses with consistently excellent customer service yield greater profits due to increased brand loyalty.
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Key Features
In addition to the beautiful design, you’ll also discover these other great features:
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Made in the USA. I’m proud to send you a high-quality product made by happy workers right here in the US of A.
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High quality materials and construction. No tearing, breaking, coming apart. These calendars are made to LAST.
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Ethically sound. Our calendars are fabricated in a production house whose labor and manufacturing practices match our own high ethical standards. No person's integrity or wellness was harmed in the making of our calendars.
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Perfect for travel. Just roll it up and throw it in your suitcase!
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18” x 28” size. A perfect size for an office break room, classroom, bedroom or kitchen wall. Large enough to draw your attention every morning, and small enough for it not to feel like furniture.
A RECENT HARVARD STUDY FOUND THAT ONE SINGLE ACT OF KINDNESS HAS THE POWER TO AFFECT HUNDREDS.
IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF EVERY HOME, OFFICE AND CLASSROOM HAD A KINDNESS CALENDAR AND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WERE PERFORMING DAILY ACTS OF KINDNESS. ACCORDING TO THE STUDY, WE COULD AFFECT MILLIONS.
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WHAT MAKES THE KINDNESS CALENDAR SUCH A POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE TOOL?
In one word: REPETITION. Repetition is powerful. It creates habit. It's through repetition that we rewire our brains. Imagine a world in which committing daily acts of kindness has become an automatic reflex by thousands. Can you picture it? Can you picture the number of people walking around smiling brightly? Glowing even?
"WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO. EXCELLENCE THEN, IS NOT AN ACT, BUT A HABIT." ARISTOTLE
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PERFECT FOR CHILDREN AT HOME AND IN THE CLASSROOM
Let's help our children be happier, more confident, more joyful, and help them understand the power of their actions and the power of kindness! Let's teach our children how to be contributing members of society, and let's teach them the value of service. Let's reduce bullying by increasing kindness both at home and at school!
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KINDNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
FACT: Happy workers are on average 31% more productive and 3x more creative.
Ever worked for someone who was self-absorbed and filled with negativity? Ever worked in an office environment where you felt disconnected, unappreciated and unseen? Is your business struggling to offer consistently excellent customer service? Then your office needs a Kindness Calendar. Research shows that when employees feel connected, appreciated and seen by both their boss and their peers, their happiness increases, resulting in a spike in productivity, creativity and ultimately, company prosperity. Do you want to see your company thrive? Put up a Kindness Calendar in the break room, and watch as your office culture magically transforms.
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Endorsements
“I consider it a great day when I can look back and know that I gave more than I took. One way to give is through demonstrating and sharing kindness with customers, employees and my leadership team. Over the past 30 years, we have moved farther away from helping others, to becoming more self-serving. The heart is like a parachute…it only works when it is open. In my experience, profits AND productivity increase when the entire workforce operates from an open heart. Utilizing the Kindness Calendar in our office will enable our employees to think about how they treat each other and our customers. I also believe the Kindness Calendar will spark creativity in how we demonstrate a couple of our key corporate values – RESPECT and POSITIVE ATTITUDE."
Keith Blackmon - Vice-President CPE Commercial Sales & Support
"Increasingly, the research in the field of neuroscience speaks to the theme of interconnectivity. When our attachments and connections go awry or are disrupted for any reason, a myriad of symptoms can result. As a licensed therapist with 35 years of clinical experience I have learned to never underestimate the power and impact of kindness. The Kindness Calendar bridges neuroscience and diverse therapies together into the perfect tool for my clients that will allow them to experience increased connectivity, higher self-esteem, and ultimately will help them overcome trauma, depression and anxiety. A simple yet potent tool. Well done, Oriana."
Bruce Nelson - MSW CCSW
"Corporate culture is something we work on and talk about daily. We strive to provide phenomenal service, to treat each other with great respect, to source amazing ingredients, and to make the best decisions we can for our planet and its people - all things that require a great amount of care and kindness. I am looking forward to using the Kindness Calendars in our businesses as a way for our team to help make our community an even better place to be. This tool will allow us to make random acts of kindness a habit, which will put us well on our way to creating a culture we can be proud of."
Matt Fox - Local Restaurateur
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Kindness Calendar?
The Kindness Calendar is a wall-hanging calendar made of fabric and wood, that features 30 mini burlap pockets each made to house one or more laminated act of kindness cards. The calendar is made by hand in the USA, is of exceptional quality and built to last. The calendars can easily be folded up and stored when not in use. In fact, we encourage our customers to only have it out when it is consciously being used so as to not become desensitized to it. It can be used anytime of year, as Kindness has no season.
Can the whole family use the Kindness Calendar?
Absolutely! The reason we offer so many different Kindness Packs tailored to a variety of ages and themes is to ensure that everybody is able to participate. We love to think of the Kindness Calendar as a powerful tool to increase family and couple bonding. We love the idea of families discovering their kindness mission for the day at breakfast, and then each going about their respective days and committing their act, and then coming home and discussing their experience over dinner with each other. What a powerful way to begin and end the day.
The striped blue fabric and pink floral fabric I see in the photos don't match my home decor/aren't really my style...will you be offering any other fabric options?
We currently have 4 fabric options for you to choose from. By mid-August, we will have many more fabric options. Stay tuned!
What happens once I've committed all 30 acts?
Once you've committed all 30 acts, you'll most likely be feeling so good you'll be hungry for more. The good news is that you've got a myriad of choices: you can buy another Kindness Pack for a brand new set of acts; you can re-use your current Kindness Pack; you can invest in different packs and then mix and match. For example you could mix the Adult pack with the Bravery pack to allow yourself to focus on serving others AND simultaneously increasing your courage. Another example would be to mix the Couple pack with the Self-Love pack to allow you and your love to grow in intimacy while simultaneously increasing your respective self-love. Get creative and have fun!
What languages are the Kindness Packs available in?
Our Kindness Packs are available in English only for now, with the hope of expanding to other languages in the future.
Can I claim more than one reward at once?
It's exciting to hear that you've found multiple perks you are interested in getting!
Unfortunately, at this time, Indiegogo does not have a feature for you to be able to add multiple perks in a single transaction. As such, if you'd like to claim multiple perks, please make a new contribution for each perk. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your support!
