We hope everyone has been having a bear-tastic winter!
Did you know that the act of kindness has positive health benefits? In recent studies, research shows that the act of kindness has a tremendous positive impact on mental and physical health. The act of kindness has been suggested to positively impact one’s cardiovascular system, reduce high blood pressure and strengthen the immune system. Studies also suggest that those who engaged in an act of kindness felt better mentally and spiritually. When we engage in an acts of kindness we are setting a positive force of energy in motion. Being kind to others not only has a positive effect on oneself but it also has a positive effect on the recipient of the act of kindness, as well as witnesses of the act of kindness. One act of kindness can influence and inspire others to engage in kind actions. It is said that acts of kindness can be contagious because when one person performs a kind act they influence others to be kind producing an endless chain.
At the Teddy Tennis Academy we always try to teach our Cub Cadets how to be kind by setting a good example with our own actions. Just like any other behavior, kindness is a habit that can be cultivated. The most dominant way for children to learn new behaviors is by copying those around them. This means as Coaches we have a powerful opportunity, and responsibility, to teach our youth how to be kind to themselves as well as others. An act of kindness does not have to cost anything and can be as simple as smiling or giving out a compliment to someone else.
Attached is a 12 day Cub Cadet Kindness Challenge that Teddy Tennis invites all of you to participate in. The challenge starts on Monday, February 13th and ends February 24th. By simply doing one small act a day you will be helping to raise awareness and spread kindness in your community.
Everyone who participates in the challenge will have their name placed into a hat and 1 Cub Cadet will be chosen. The winner will be announce on our Facebook and Instagram pages so stay tuned!!!!!!
CHALLENGE RULES
- Follow @teddytennis_bergen
- Like us on Facebook
- Complete 3 challenges out of the 12 (see Cub Cadet Kindness Calendar attachment)
- Tag @teddytennis_bergenand hashtag photos of your child or family engaging in an act of kindness #servingkindness2017
Team Teddy Tennis,
Jen, Nick, Dennis, Austin, Patty and Chris
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