George Saunders' commencement address: Try to be kinder. Compliment someone in a meaningful way. He made it real. So, if you want to be a kinder person and feel happier along the way, try one of these 10 easy ways of being kind. You have no idea what people are going through”) and made it fresh. This can mean taking better care of your health, getting regular massages, meditating, taking a yoga class, watching your finances by going on a budget, leaving a bad relationship, going after what you want in life, and avoiding negative self-talk. J.M. GS. Comments. BARRIE Always try to be a little kinder than is necessary. Report Post. The author took a tired, old PSA moral (“Try to be kinder. The entire speech, graduation season or not, is well worth reading, and is included below. Think of the times you have felt down and a random compliment has picked you back up! Sat., Aug. 3, 2013 timer 8 min. Be kinder to yourself by embarking on a self-care crusade. I am sitting up at the lake on my last day of our annual week long vacation. JAMES MATTHEW BARRIE Always be a little kinder than necessary. Always try to be a little kinder than is necessary. You have no idea what people are … It’s a little facile, maybe, and certainly hard to implement, but I’d say, as a goal in life, you could do worse than: Try to be kinder. I am feeling a little melancholy. By George Saunders. 1. It’s so simple, but going out of your way to lift up someone else can be the most rewarding thing of your day. read. Page 1 / 10.