The Brighter Side of News Kindness Calendar December 2020
Contact someone you can’t be with to see how they are. Offer to help someone who is facing difficulties at the moment, Buy locally and…

[Dec. 3, 2020: Joseph Shavit]
Contact someone you can't be with to see how they are. Offer to help someone who is facing difficulties at the moment, Buy locally and support independent shops near you... these are just a few of the kindnesses you can do daily to make your community better.
To help kick you off on the right track, we've partnered with our UK friends at Action for Happiness to bring you this December 2020 calendar spotlighting individual kindnesses that you, your friends and family can do throughout December to add more cheer and love to the world.
You can download the calendar here.
Just like an Advent calendar, try to do each day's kindness. Make a contest of it with your friends. Promote your progress on social media, You'll be amazed how good 'Doing Good' will make you feel!
Drop us a line through our social media channels (in the site header) and let the Brighter Side of News community know how you are doing. Pass along tips and lessons learned. That way we can all grow!
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Joseph Shavit
Science News Writer, Editor-At-Large and Publisher
Joseph Shavit, based in Los Angeles, is a seasoned science journalist, editor and co-founder of The Brighter Side of News, where he transforms complex discoveries into clear, engaging stories for general readers. With experience at major media groups like Times Mirror and Tribune, he writes with both authority and curiosity. His work spans astronomy, physics, quantum mechanics, climate change, artificial intelligence, health, and medicine. Known for linking breakthroughs to real-world markets, he highlights how research transitions into products and industries that shape daily life.