Why I End Every Blog Post the Same Way- With Social Kindness (And Why You Should Care)

linnearader
Jun 23
7 min read

Updated: Jul 8

If you've read any of my blog posts, you've probably noticed something. Every single one ends the exact same way:

"Carry social kindness with you everywhere you go. The world needs you and your positive mindset!"

You might be wondering why. Is it just a habit? A catchy tagline? Something I copied from another blogger?

Nope. Those two sentences are intentional, meaningful, and honestly? They're the heart of everything I believe about leadership and life.

First, Let's Break Down What It Means

My dear friend Google's AI summary says:

"Social kindness refers to demonstrating caring and helpful behaviors towards others in social settings, often involving empathy, compassion, and a willingness to assist or support others."

And:

"A positive mindset is characterized by optimism, a focus on the good in any situation, and an expectation of positive outcomes."

Pretty straightforward definitions, right? But here's the thing—living them out is anything but simple.

Why Social Kindness and a Positive Mindset Matter So Much to Me

Negativity is like quicksand. The more you struggle in it, the deeper you sink. But positivity? That's like solid ground. It gives you a foundation to build from, to grow from, to lead from.

Negativity, pessimism, rudeness, and all their toxic cousins don't make me feel good. They bring me down, drag me through the mud, and honestly? They don't bring progress for anyone. Have I fallen victim to negativity? Absolutely. Who hasn't? Do I still slip into it from time to time? Sure, but I work ridiculously hard not to get stuck there.

Here's what I've learned: negativity is like quicksand. The more you struggle with it, the deeper you sink. But positivity? That's like solid ground. It gives you a foundation to build from, to grow from, to lead from.

In the world we live in, people are polarized. It seems most people have extraordinarily strong feelings about pretty much everything, and those with opposite feelings are looked upon as scum, the dirt between your feet, the epitome of evil, the cause of everyone's dread.

Now, does that mean I'm Pollyanna-Ing everything and don't see the reality of situations? Absolutely not. I just refuse to let it consume me. There are things I can change, there are things I can influence, and there are things I cannot. There are ways I can make a difference, and there are ways I can make a difference without being constantly angry.

With all of that, can this world not benefit from you carrying a positive mindset and sharing social kindness when you can?

I think the answer is obvious.

The Leadership Connection You Might Be Missing

You don't need a title to be a leader. You're leading every day—with your family, your friends, your coworkers, even strangers you encounter. Every interaction is an opportunity to lift someone up or tear them down.

Here's something that might surprise you: social kindness and positive mindset aren't just nice-to-haves. They're leadership superpowers.

Think about the best leader you've ever worked with or worked for. I'm willing to bet they had both qualities in spades. They probably made you feel seen, valued, and capable of more than you thought possible. They probably approached challenges with optimism instead of doom and gloom. And when things went sideways? They probably handled it with grace instead of blame.

That's not coincidence. That's the power of leading with kindness and positivity.

As leaders, we set the tone. Our energy, our attitude, our approach to problems—it all trickles down. When we lead with kindness, we create psychological safety. When we lead with positivity, we create possibility.

But here's the kicker: you don't need a title to be a leader. You're leading every day—with your family, your friends, your coworkers, even strangers you encounter. Every interaction is an opportunity to lift someone up or tear them down. Every moment is a chance to add light to the world or add to the darkness.

So, How Do We Actually Do It?

Transform your Life by Shifting your Perspective

Well, it's hard to carry a positive mindset and share social kindness if you're not in the right place in your mind and life. I've written about this before because it's that important.

Start each day with a positive morning routine. If you don't have one yet, check out my blog post titled "Rise and Thrive: 6 Morning Routines That Can Transform Your Day." In that post, I explain the importance of an effective morning routine and the amazing impact it can have on your life.

Beyond your morning routine, build a life of lasting positivity. I have another blog post titled "Shift Your Perspective, Transform Your Life: 8 Ways to Build Lasting Positivity" that also touches on building a more positive perspective and life. What does this tell you? It tells me how important your mindset is to your success.

But let me give you some practical, everyday ways to live this out:

Start Small, Think Big

You don't have to change the world overnight. Sometimes social kindness looks like:

Holding the door for the person behind you
Letting someone merge in traffic without honking.
Asking your coworker how their weekend was and actually listening to the answer.
Saying "thank you" to the person who bags your groceries.

These might seem insignificant, but they ripple outward in ways you'll never fully know.

Practice the Pause

Before you react to something frustrating, take a breath. Ask yourself: "How can I respond to this in a way that makes things better instead of worse?" This is where that positive mindset becomes a game-changer. Instead of immediately jumping to the worst-case scenario, what if you looked for the opportunity, the lesson, or simply the chance to handle things with grace?

Choose Your Inputs Carefully

You become what you consume—not just food, but information, entertainment, and conversations. If you're constantly feeding your mind negative news, toxic social media, or complainers, guess what your mindset is going to look like?

This doesn't mean sticking your head in the sand. It means being intentional about balancing the hard realities with sources of hope, inspiration, and growth.

Make It About Them, Not You

Here's a secret about social kindness: it's not about you being nice. It's about seeing other people as human beings who are fighting battles you know nothing about. That person who cut you off in traffic? Maybe they just got terrible news. The coworker who's been short with you? Maybe they're dealing with something at home.

This doesn't excuse bad behavior, but it does help you respond with compassion and empathy instead of anger.

The Ripple Effect Is Real

Bring your own sunshine. — The power of positivity

Here's why I end every blog post the same way: because I believe in the exponential power of small actions. When you carry social kindness with you everywhere you go, you don't just impact the people you directly interact with. You impact the people they interact with after you. And those people impact others. And on and on.

Your positive mindset? It's contagious. Not in an annoying, fake-cheerful way, but in a way that gives other people permission to hope, to try, to believe that things can get better.

I've seen it happen. I've watched teams transform because one person decided to lead with kindness. I've seen families heal because someone chose to focus on solutions instead of problems. I've witnessed communities come together because individuals decided to be part of the answer instead of part of the complaint.

When It's Hard (And It Will Be)

The goal isn't perfection—it's progress. It's about becoming the kind of person who makes rooms brighter instead of darker, who builds people up instead of tearing them down.

Let me be real with you for a minute. There are days when carrying social kindness feels impossible. Days when maintaining a positive mindset seems like a joke. Days when you're tired, frustrated, hurt, or just plain fed up with the world.

On those days, remember this: you don't have to be perfect. You just must be intentional.

Maybe your social kindness that day looks like simply not being rude. Maybe your positive mindset is just choosing not to make things worse. That's okay. That's enough.

Tomorrow is a fresh start.

The goal isn't perfection—it's progress. It's about becoming the kind of person who makes rooms brighter instead of darker, who builds people up instead of tearing them down, who looks for solutions instead of dwelling on problems.

Your Turn: The Challenge

Here's what I want you to do this week: pay attention to how you end your interactions with people. Your conversations, your emails, your quick exchanges with cashiers and servers. Are you leaving people feeling better about themselves and their day, or worse?

If the answer is worse (or even neutral), you have an opportunity. A chance to be the bright spot in someone's day. A chance to model what leadership looks like in everyday moments.

Try this: for one week, end every interaction with genuine appreciation, encouragement, or kindness. See what happens. See how it changes not just their day, but yours too.

The Bottom Line

I end every blog post the same way because I believe words have power. I believe that what we put out into the world matters. And I believe that every single one of us has the ability to make things better, one interaction at a time.

Leadership isn't just about what happens in boardrooms or during team meetings. It's about who you are when nobody's watching, how you treat people who can't do anything for you, and whether you choose to add light to the world or contribute to the darkness.

The world has enough negativity, enough cynicism, enough people who tear others down. What it desperately needs is more people who choose kindness, who lead with positivity, who believe that things can get better—and then act like it.

So yes, I'll keep ending my blog posts the same way. Because every time someone reads those words, there's a chance they'll choose kindness over cruelty, hope over despair, building up over tearing down.

And if even one person makes that choice because of something they read here? Then every word was worth it.

The world is waiting for your unique brand of leadership. It's waiting for your kindness, your positivity, your belief that things can be better. Don't keep it waiting.

Carry social kindness with you everywhere you go. The world needs you and your positive mindset!