The world is filled with peaks and valleys, sometimes all it takes is a small gesture to brighten someone’s day. That is the idea of Random Acts of Kindness Day; doing something selfless just to make someone else’s day better. Although it’s not really selfless, because being kind releases good mood endorphins and encourages positivity to grow, and being kind can also inspire the receiver to be kinder as well, so, go be kind! Below are 30 small gestures that you can do to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day
30 Small Gestures to Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day
- Donate your blood; saving a life is just about the kindest thing that you can do
- Smile at everyone you see
- Compliment someone’s outfit
- Be a listening ear to someone that may need it
- Leave inspirational notes at random places as you go about your day
- Recommend a small business that you like
- Pay for someone’s goods
- Leave unused coupons next to the items at grocery stores
- Practice self-love; be kind to yourself by doing something that makes YOU feel good
- Leave “gratitude/positive” mail in random mailboxes
- Set your used-but-useful items outside with a “free to a good home” sign next to them
- Give your friend a “just-because” gift
- Write positive comments on blogs and websites that you love
- Leave your awesome server the biggest tip you can afford
- Clean up your neighborhood while you take your walk
- Throw seed bombs in open patches of grass to encourage flowers to grow
- Tell your partner how much you appreciate him/her
- Visit a senior home and surprise the residents with a treat
- Send a care package to someone who may need it
- Use your skills to make someone smile; be it music, magic or art
- Donate your awesome books to local libraries
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen
- Be kinder to the environment; purchase reusable straws, reusable water bottles and reusable tote bags
- Set up or contribute to a “Little Free Library” where people can take or leave books
- Write thank you notes to local firefighters and police officers
- Collect and donate non-perishable food items to a local food bank
- Leave your favorite book at a random place with a positive note inside
- Speak kindly to every support agent you talk to on the phone
- Bring in a healthy treat to work to share with your coworkers
- Spend the day with your parent or grandparent
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day; however, you can be kind any and every day of the year. There are no rules to this kindness thing, in fact, being kind becomes so addicting that the more you practice it, the more you want to continue to, then next thing you know, practicing Random Acts of Kindness will become…normal. So be inspired by Random Acts of Kindness Day and make a vow to implement at least one act of kindness each week for the rest of the year.
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