In our busy, go-go life, we often neglect to perform random acts of kindness to others because we just don’t know exactly what to do or say. It just feels awkward for many of us. The good news is that the more you perform random feel-goods, the easier it gets!
Are you game to play?
Below please find a random list of ways we can all spread more goodness to others. What is most wonderful is that not only are you going to lift someone’s spirit greatly, but also these random acts of good deeds will infusion more joy and gratitude in your life as well.
Are you ready? Let’s have some fun!
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Ask someone if they want to borrow something upon detection of need
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Invite someone to join in
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Use your turn signal
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Wave at someone randomly with a big grin
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Tell others what others think of them. Be a sharer of good vibes.
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Wait up
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Return things you borrow
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Say hi first
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Respond promptly to invitations
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Say “yes please” and “thank you”
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Be sensitive
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Share (bring extra, etc.)
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Forgive (more, always)
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Give a small gift for no reason
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If someone is struggling with a door, help them
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Affirm people, light them up, tell them you believe in them
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Listen
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Receive gracefully (and gratefully)
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Hold a hand, reach out and touch someone
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Say I love you
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Turn on the seat warmer for others
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Write a note snail-mail for no reason
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Offer things you no longer need anonymously (let it go)
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Call, just because…
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Acknowledge everyone more
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Let go of a grudge
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Pray /send metta to others
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Leave a bigger tip
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Pullover and let someone pass
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Buy the coffee for the person behind you
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Embrace a child
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Say “take your time” and mean it
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Tithe your time or your treasures where you are spiritually fed
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Go visit people at a nursery home, hospital.
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Pet someone’s dog
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Help out a struggling, stressed-out parent
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Tell someone you are proud of them
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Do someone’s laundry
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Return your shopping cart
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Offer a couple hours of your services to a friend or family member who is in overwhelm (basement or garage cleaning, organize paperwork, weed their yard
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Write a love note to your significant other
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Tell someone you admire them and why
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Strike up a random conversation with a stranger
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Really listen to a teenager. Be there without judgment
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Compliment someone on what they are wearing
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Bake cookies for a friend
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Visit a neighbor who lives alone
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Write an apology note to someone from your past
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Tell someone what you love about them
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Be nice to yourself. Forgive yourself for not doing the right thing. When we know better, we do better.
