Here is a list of 50 ideas to practice random acts of kindness:
- pay someone a compliment
- show an interest in someone
- donate things you no longer use/need
- give someone a smile
- tell someone how much they are appreciated
- send a card
- give a hug
- volunteer
- fundraise
- join a cause
- give a sick child a teddy bear
- cook/bake for someone
- listen to a distraught friend
- buy someone a coffee
- donate your blood
- give books to library
- leave someone an inspiring note
- write a letter
- call an old friend
- visit the elderly
- be a big sister
- help a colleague
- donate a blanket to animal shelter
- craft someone a gift
- bake for your neighbour
- thank your mail delivery person
- offer something to someone in need
- recycle
- give a bigger tip
- top up a parking meter
- help a neighbour
- donate to food bank
- write something inspiring and leave it in the open
- tell someone how much you love them
- befriend someone
- let someone infront of you while waiting in line
- be appreciative of service people
- offer helpful advice
- leave a treat on someones desk
- help a shopper carry their bags
- help someone find something (in a store, directions..)
- make eye contact and smile
- send cheer up mail to a friend
- make a cash donation
- visit someone unexpectedly
- run an errand for someone
- take someone to lunch
- say please and thank you genuinely
- pass a favourite book on to a friend
- call a relative just because
People can never be too kind to each other. I’m sure there are many lists with some possible duplicate ideas but the way I see it, there can never be too many of these lists and will never be too many random acts of kindness.
Share any ideas that you may have to expand the list!