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Smile and make someone's day a bit better.
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Look for ways you can promote peace.
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Be compassionate. The next time someone is rude or inconsiderate, consider what they may be going through and be kind in return.
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Volunteer at a homeless shelter. Help serve a meal or volunteer with any organization you feel passionate about.
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Acknowledge and respect their feelings even if you feel they are not accurate/appropriate.
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Offer a hug.
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Surprise a loved one with an unexpected visit or phone call.
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Donate your used books and/or magazines to a local library.
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Hide notes of encouragement in a loved ones lunch box, coat pocket, shoes, or somewhere else they would receive a nice little surprise.
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Share herbs from your garden.
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Say, “I’m sorry.”
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Praise someone at work for a job well done.
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Put chocolate chips in their pancakes, or whatever their favorite add-in is.
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Send out a kind email or handwritten card.
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Give someone a genuine compliment.
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Help clean up, without being asked.
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Organize a clothing or food drive. Taking initiative to collect and distribute items for a shelter not only makes it easy for the shelter to help others, but it also inspires others.
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Ask, “How can I help you?”
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Hold the door open for the person behind you.
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Encourage a friend or family member when they are uncertain or unmotivated.
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Strike up a conversation with a stranger.
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Let someone into your lane while driving.
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Pay for the person behind you in line. Whether it be a small coffee or a whole meal, make sure to stay anonymous and relay a friendly message such as “spread kindness and pay it forward.”
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Wear or use a gift they gave you in their presence.
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Use a kind voice even if you have to fake it.
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Give your time to a friend or someone who needs it.
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Share a good recipe.
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Tutor a younger person in reading. You can find a local literacy volunteer organization through a Google search on “literacy volunteers (your state)”.
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Help someone with a household chore.
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Volunteer at your local animal shelter. Spending time with animals while they’re looking for their forever homes cheer them up and can potentially get them adopted quicker. Take them for a walk if possible or even just sit in a quiet room while petting them.
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Plant a tree or flowers in a neglected area of your neighborhood.
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Say “I love you” a little more often to family and friends.
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Leave a gift for someone in a random public place such as a park bench or bus stop. You can even stick around and catch them finding your gift to see their reaction!
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Pause before you speak and choose words with positive intention.
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Pick up litter you see thrown around, even if it’s not yours.
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Remove complaints and curses for one week.
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Gift something meaningful to someone. Share a thoughtful token of love by loaning a book, bringing flowers, baking cookies, or another way to let them know you care.
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Make a donation to charity.
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Give up your seat on the train or bus to an elderly, pregnant person, or someone who looks tired.
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Use less plastic or none at all, because it’s kind to the environment.
Kindness is always a choice, and it does help make the world a better place. It takes a conscious decision by us to be kind. So, be kind to all ❤️
1 comment
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