Take The Pledge
The “Kindness Matters Pledge” is the essence of “The McKenna Way.”
The Kindness Matters Pledge fosters an environment where individuals give and receive kindness, reach out for help and support, and actively contribute to the well-being of those around them.
By downloading and signing the ‘Kindness Matters Pledge’, you’re not just making a personal commitment. You’re joining a movement to create a more compassionate and supportive world.
1. Be Kind: Treat everyone with compassion
- Approach every interaction with empathy and understanding.
- Consider others’ feelings and perspectives.
- Respond with kindness rather than judgment or indifference.
- Be aware of how your words and actions affect others.
- Contribute positively to people’s lives through acts of kindness, no matter how small.
2. Seek Help: Reach out if feeling sad, lonely, or depressed
- Acknowledge and address your own mental health/emotional well-being (it’s okay not to be okay).
- Recognize that seeking help is a sign of strength.
- Reach out to friends, family, or professional resources for assistance during difficult times (sad, lonely, depressed, suicidal, etc.).
3. Support Others: Listen, believe, and support those in need
- Actively listen and provide genuine support for others.
- Lend an ear without judgment.
- Believe others’ experiences and challenges.
- Offer encouragement, help connecting with resources/services, and tangible support (if safe/possible).