Us human beings are predisposed to kindness-killing impulses like rushing and defensiveness.

Yet many of us want to upgrade our relationships by bringing more compassion to ourselves and others. One solution is over-riding these impulses by developing pro-kindness habits! The quiz below helps reveal which pro-kindness habits you’ve already mastered and which might deserve more of your attention. The article below will offer strategies for cultivating kind connections.

For each sentence choose one of these statements:
A. ‘Exactly like me’
B. ‘Mostly like me’
C. ‘A little like me’
D. ‘Not at all like me’

  1. I am rarely in a hurry.
  2. When I’m irritated, I know how to soothe myself.
  3. I feel grateful for the good fortune in my life.
  4. My cell phone is out of sight during dinner with others.
  5. People describe me as a good listener.
  6. I like to help others.
  7. Receiving help is comfortable to me.
  8. I feel like I have what I need most of the time.
  9. The people I live with feel appreciated by me.
  10. When I make mistakes, I know I can always start over.

This quiz is excerpted from the article: The Power of Kindness May 2015 issue of Experience Life magazine. Elizabeth Millard is a freelance writer based in northern Minnesota.

Watch the following snippet and witness how Amy engages with the receptionist as an example of Partner in action:

Be sure to start practising your micro-moments of connection the Partner way TODAY!

Happy Partnering!
Amy