Today’s Kindness Champion is Paige Gilliard! Paige’s nominator had the following to say about her: “She is an attorney with the Children’s Law Center. She has a lot of contact with children as she is an acting GAL. She is well
RAK Countdown: 5 Healthy Ways to Express Love
There are many different ways we show love to each other! Some relationships have rituals, like saying “I love you” before going to work or spending certain nights a week together. Sometimes we add grander gestures, like thoughtful gifts on
Kindness Champion of Guilford County 2020
Today’s Kindness Champion is Dee Craven! Her co-worker at Guilford County Partnership for Children said the following about why she is deserving of the Kindness Champion award: “Dee Craven is one of my co-workers that is always giving back to the
RAK Countdown: 6 Kind Words of Encouragement
Words of encouragement can brighten our day and help lift us up during difficult moments. They’re also a great way to show kindness and appreciation for the important people in our lives! You can share words of encouragement in person,
2020 Kindness Champions of Guilford County!
Every year in honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week, HRI names Kindness Champions–people in the community who exemplify kindness to others. We invite you to help us celebrate the individuals who have been nominated as Kindness Champions of Guilford
RAK Countdown: 7 Compliments
Compliments make us feel good! They’re easy, free, and go a long way to boosting someone’s mood or confidence. In essence, they’re the simplest act of kindness we can do for someone! For the first part of our Random Acts
RAK Week: Kindness Countdown Series Intro
Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week) is a campaign that emphasizes how simple acts of generosity and consideration go a long way for boosting our community and general well-being. Oftentimes, it’s the smallest things that make the biggest difference: a
Be Yourself!
In healthy relationships, both people feel comfortable to be themselves! When you feel like you’re free to be your authentic self, you can develop a stronger, more genuine connection in your relationships.
Managing Conflict in Relationships
When approaching conflict in your relationships, try your best to stick to one issue at a time. When couples bring up multiple issues at once during a disagreement, they can become overwhelmed, leading to escalation and increased conflict. Focusing only
Validation Promotes Emotional Security
Validation means recognizing and accepting your loved ones’ thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You don’t have to agree or even completely understand where someone is coming from to provide validation. Instead, validation communicates to others, “I see you, hear you, and