Planning for Kindness Morning
Designed by BearmoreAlways meaning to do something kind, but never getting around to it?
Plan for some kindness in the day before everything else takes over. A morning Burst: three things you're glad of, one kind act planned out, a walk where the pace gives you time to think, and an intention for the day.
The runsheet
Three small thanks
GratitudeThree things that actually went well today, written down, before your thinking jumps straight on to what didn't. Ten minutes is more than enough.
10 min activityBearmore’s thoughts on doing gratitude before acts of kindness
This is an excellent pairing because warm feelings from gratitude can make acts of kindness feel more natural and genuine.
One kind action
Acts of kindnessPick one small kindness you will do today, then plan it. A short message, an introduction, a thank-you that goes further than it has to. Action for Happiness (who this Burst was inspired by) frame this as a practice, not an impulse, which is why it lands when written down.
15 min activityBearmore’s thoughts on doing acts of kindness before being in nature
This is an excellent pairing because nature may deepen warm feelings from helping, offering a calm space to reflect on connection.
Get into nature
Being in natureA long enough walk outside that you can actually think the day through. Pace whatever feels right; the point is the time and the air, not the step count.
25 min activityBearmore’s thoughts on doing being in nature before intention setting
This pairing is especially effective because any clarity from nature can help you set intentions that feel more genuine and grounded.
An intention to set you up
Intention settingLook for something rather than fix something. Pick one thing to pay attention to today: a small kindness, a sign of progress, the weather. Setting it now means the intention has a better chance of steering you through the day.
5 min activityTime well spent.
1h 11m spent doing something good for yourself.
The breakdown
Burst evaluation
Wellbeing focus
About this Burst
Small daily prompts (be kind today, call someone you miss, look for the good) turn wellbeing into a thing you practise rather than read about. The Burst looks like this: gratitude first, one specific kind act you'll do today, a long enough walk to actually think the day through, and a moment to set an intention as you head into it.