There are lots of things I can’t do (like sing or bake) or would find too daunting (like talking to strangers -in German), so I selected those ideas I can see myself doing:
-Bring flowers to work and share them with coworkers.
-Distribute lollipops to kids.
-Adopt a student who needs a friend, checking in periodically to see how things are going
-Slip paper hearts that say “It’s Random Acts of Kindness Week! Have a great day!” under the windshield wipers of parked cars
-Be a good neighbor. Take over a bottle of wine or stop by to say “Hello.”
-Adopt a homeless pet from the humane society.
-Write a thank-you note to a mentor or someone who has influenced your life in a positive way.
-Donate time at a senior center.
-Give blood
-Leave an extra big tip for the waitperson.
-Open the door for another person.
-Renew an old friendship by sending a letter or small gift to someone you haven’t talked with in a long time.
-Buy a roll of brightly colored stickers and give them to children you meet during the day.
-Send a gift anonymously to a friend.
-As you go about your day, pick up trash.
-Offer to help out with the not-so-pleasant tasks at work.
-Leave enough money in the vending machine for the next person to get a free treat.
-Call or write to someone you haven’t spoken to in a long time, just to say you’re thinking about them.
-Smile and say “hello” to someone you don’t know.
-Compliment a stranger about something they are wearing.
-After reading a book you enjoyed, send a note of appreciation to the author.
