The Positivity Project: A Global Movement Spreading Kindness, One Message at a Time

November 7, 2026

Imagine walking along the street, sitting in a park or visiting somewhere new, only to discover a handwritten note from a complete stranger.

A few simple words telling someone they are loved, that they matter or that the world is a better place because they are in it.

It might take only a few seconds to read, but that small moment could make someone's entire day.

That's the idea behind The Positivity Project, a global movement created by Australian musician Majelen to spread encouragement, kindness and positive messages between strangers.

The concept is simple: leave a message for someone else to find, let them know they're not alone, and encourage them to pass that feeling on.

What is The Positivity Project?

The Positivity Project is built around a simple belief: small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.

Created by Majelen, the project encourages people to print positive messages that have been handwritten by Majelen herself, and leave them somewhere for another person to discover.

The person who finds a message might be having an amazing day, going through a difficult period or simply needing a little reminder that they matter.

The message doesn't need to solve a problem or change someone's life. It just needs to make someone feel seen, appreciated or encouraged, even for a moment.

Rather than keeping kindness between friends and family, The Positivity Project encourages people to share it with complete strangers.

You Found One: Leaving positive messages for strangers

One of the central ways to participate is through You Found One, an initiative that allows people to print, leave and discover encouraging messages.

Participants can access downloadable collections of messages, print them out, cut them into individual notes and leave them in places where someone might stumble across them.

The notes are designed to be discovered unexpectedly.

It could be on a park bench, at a favourite café, in a public space or somewhere else that feels appropriate.

Each message is an opportunity for someone to receive a little encouragement from a person they have never met.

And the best part? That person can then choose to leave another message for someone else.

A little kindness can travel around the world

The Positivity Project also encourages people to share where they have left messages.

Through its online map and community submissions, participants can contribute the locations where positive messages have been placed.

This creates a growing picture of kindness being shared in different places, connecting people who may never meet but are participating in the same idea.

Someone might leave a message in Australia, another person might discover one in Europe, and someone else might decide to start their own collection of notes in a completely different part of the world.

The movement is designed to keep spreading through the people who take part.

Find one. Feel it. Pass it on.

At the heart of The Positivity Project is a simple message:

Find one. Feel it. Pass it on.

The idea is that a positive message doesn't need to stop with the person who finds it.

Someone discovers a note, takes a moment to appreciate it and then has the opportunity to create that same experience for someone else.

It turns a small act of kindness into something that can continue travelling from person to person.

There is no complicated process, no special equipment and no need to know the person receiving the message.

Just a little thought, a few words and a willingness to make someone's day a little brighter.

Created by Australian musician Majelen

The Positivity Project was created by Australian singer-songwriter and musician Majelen, whose music often explores love, joy, courage, connection and the importance of living life fully.

Alongside her work as a recording artist, performer and professional recording engineer, Majelen wanted to create something that could encourage people beyond the music itself.

The project reflects the positive message that runs through much of her songwriting: life is short, people matter, and even the smallest actions can make a difference.

While music can bring people together through shared experiences, The Positivity Project takes that idea into everyday life, encouraging people to create moments of connection with complete strangers.

How to get involved in The Positivity Project

Taking part is simple. Anyone can help spread the message.

1. Find a positive message

Visit The Positivity Project website and explore the downloadable message collections.

2. Print and prepare your notes

Choose the messages, print them and cut them into individual notes.

3. Leave one for someone to discover

Place a message somewhere suitable where another person might find it. Always be mindful of the location and avoid leaving notes where they could create litter or inconvenience.

4. Share where you've left it

Participate in the project's map and location-sharing features so others can see where kindness is travelling.

5. Pass it on

Encourage others to take part. The more people who share messages, the further the idea can spread.

Why the world needs a little more positivity

It's easy to underestimate the effect of a small gesture.

A handwritten note, a kind word or a reminder that someone matters might seem insignificant to the person leaving it.

But the person finding it doesn't know that.

They don't know who wrote it, why it was left there or what prompted someone to share those particular words.

All they know is that somebody, somewhere, wanted them to feel good.

And sometimes that's enough.

The Positivity Project isn't about pretending that life is always easy or that a positive message can fix everything. It's about making room for kindness, even on ordinary days, and reminding people that they are part of a world where others care.

Help spread The Positivity Project

The Positivity Project is an invitation to take a small idea and make it something much bigger.

Whether someone leaves one note or hundreds, participates in the online map or simply shares the project with a friend, every little action helps carry the message further.

It doesn't matter where someone lives, what they do or whether they have ever met another person taking part.

Everyone can be part of it.