Why is it so important to be a kind person?

Other than all of the obvious reasons such as: you’ll make friends, people will respect you, and you’ll build yourself a good reputation, there’s actually more that comes with it.

It’s no secret that our world just needs a whole lot more love going around, so I’m going to tell you how and why you can make a difference.

First of all, why kindness is important:

Especially as a teenager, it’s time we start looking out for one another. Somewhere along the line we were all pitted against each other, which is really messed up. Adolescence is arguably one of the hardest times of your life, so who decided to make it emotionally harder? The thing is, it doesn’t have to be that way. For anyone.

I’m not saying all of your problems in life will be fixed, but they can be less of a burden. Which brings me to

How to show it:

You truly never know what someone is going through. The littlest things can make or break someone. Random compliments, or telling your friend how much you appreciate them can really be what they needed. Not only does genuine kindness show off your character, but it also shows your beauty on the inside. There is no one specific way to do it, so just do what comes from your heart.

Lastly, why YOU can make it happen:

The domino effect. It may be cheesy, but it’s true. If you make a point to show kindness from within, you will begin to see it everywhere around you. There’s always going to be those people that try and bring you down, but just know that it’s because they crave what you are/have.

The bottom line is:

True beauty begins inside. 1 Peter 3:4

Check out this article on how MY Girl Street Team member Allyson is making a difference, and while you’re at it, see one of her shoots here!