Showing kindness to friends and family, a stranger, or even yourself is a wonderful thing. By doing something out of the goodness of your heart without expecting something in return, you can help turn someone's day around!
The phrase "It's better to give than to receive" is one that I wholeheartedly believe, and not just for Christmas presents either! By giving, you not only feel good about yourself, but like I said above, you help make someone's day a bit better too.
Acts of kindness don't need to be big or elaborate, but you can guarantee that whoever is on the receiving end of your kindness will surely remember what you did for them. Help make someone's day a bit brighter by doing one of these things in the list!
1. Give someone your seat on the bus or train.
2. Remind someone to drink water.
3. If you're stood at a bus stop, wave the bus down for someone running for it.
4. Say please.
5. Say thank you.
6. Give a compliment.
7. Pay for someone's meal.
8. Listen intently.
9. Donate your clothes.
10. Make someone a cup of tea.
11. Call or write to your grandparents.
12. Smile at a stranger.
13. Buy fresh flowers.
14. Make a handmade gift for someone.
15. Pick up litter.
16. Volunteer.
17. Share a great book you just read.
18. Bake for your friends or family.
19. Offer to give someone a ride.
20. Hold the door open for someone.
21. Make someone a cup of tea.
22. Recycle.
23. Pay for the person behind you.
24. Leave a generous tip.
25. Allow someone to merge into your lane.
26. Remind yourself to drink more water.
27. Support a local business.
28. Leave a genuine comment on a post you enjoyed.
29. Cut down on plastic usage.
30. Give someone a hug.
31. Cook your family a meal.
32. Offer to help someone move house.
33. Meditate.
34. Share your favourite quotes.
35. Befriend the new person at school or work.
36. Buy someone their favourite snacks.
37. Donate to charity.
38. Leave a sticky note with a positive message.
39. Take up yoga.
40. Help a parent with a heavy stroller.
As you can see, there are so many acts of kindness that you can do that are sure to make someone's day. You have so much power in you to be a source of positivity!
You may be the only person someone meets that day that is a source of positivity, so make sure you use that opportunity to be a force of good. Not all of these acts are for other people; there are some that are also directed at you. Looking after yourself and being kind to yourself is just as important as being kind to other people and if you can do yourself a small act of kindness everyday, you're going to feel way better.
I'll see you in the next one!