“We need to get our heads out of the sand, and be open and aware to learning new things, in order to gain new inclusive habits which will enable us to be more sensitive and kinder to others.”

Our modern world is a more accepting one, but also a busier one. While we understand better than ever the importance of being kind - it can be difficult to find the time to actually practise kindness.

Benjy Kusi is a diversity, inclusion and wellbeing consultant, and the author of self-help guide ‘Hope this Helps: How to be Kinder to Yourself and Others’. The book is non-judgemental and packed with helpful explanations, tips and advice. In this episode we delve into issues of race, gender and identity, and explore the differences between sympathy and empathy.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why it’s ok to ask for help, and how to do it in a sensitive way.
• How ignorance gets a bad rep and why we don’t need to pursue perfection.
• The importance of communicating your message with kindness, not judgement.

Find out more about Benjy here.

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