Whether to secure yourself a spot in heaven, gain extra karma points, get Lady Fortune on your side, or you have no motive other than simply being kind, there are plenty of random acts of kindness ideas to fulfill in everyday life. Believe it or not, acts of kindness have the potential to make the world a happier place. Other than that, being kind is contagious and addictive. And that's the only drug to get addicted to.
While some acts of kindness ideas might bear immense importance, such as becoming an organ donor or donating significant amounts of money, there are plenty more good deeds that will literally cost one nothing but mean the world to someone. However, the crucial thing to remember about fulfilling ideas for random acts of kindness is that your kind gestures won't always be returned with a smile or a thank you. Usually, it's the so-called invisible or quiet acts of kindness. Things like planting a tree, picking up litter, or leaving spare change in the parking meter and not expecting a pat on the shoulder.
Below, we've compiled many random act of kindness ideas you can do anywhere and anytime. Scroll down to find plentiful options for good things to do for people that really make a difference. How often do you implement these ideas for acts of kindness in your life? Know of any more simple and quick things to do for good luck? Let us know in the comments!
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Give An Unexpected Compliment
Pass Along A Compliment To A Service Worker’s Boss
Like wait staff and others. It's interesting to ask a waiter to talk to the manager and then give them compilements.
Introduce Yourself, Even If — Especially If — You’ve Lived Near Each Other For A While But Haven’t Met
Stop To Assist Someone Who Looks Lost
Bring In A Favorite Treat And Leave It In The Break Room
It was a policy at my dad's office that the birthday person brought the treats.
Say Something Encouraging To A Parent Who’s Struggling With Rambunctious Kids In A Restaurant Or Grocery Store
Visit A Nursing Home — Read Books To Or Play Board Games With Residents
Talk To A Stranger At A Party Who Looks Like They Don’t Know Anyone
Organize A Donation Drive For Coloring Books, Toys And Art Supplies For A Hospital Pediatric Ward
Build A “Little Free Library” Box In Your Yard. Put Books In It For Your Neighbors To Borrow, And Invite Them To Donate Their Books
Give A Friend A Book You Think They Would Like
Keep Plastic Bags Filled With Snacks And Sample-Size Toiletries In Your Car To Give To The Homeless
Buy Lemonade From A Child’s Lemonade Stand
I’m always afraid they snotted in it if they are little
Compliment A Colleague To Your Boss
Or just start positive rumors about a co-worker who does good work.
Be On Time
This is especially important for meetings. If you are meeting with five people and are five minutes late, you are stealing 25 minutes. It's rude and incomsiderate.
Tell A Friend What You Love About Their Children
Give Up Your Seat On A Plane So Other Travelers Can Sit Together
Become An Organ Donor
When we get a driver's license in my state we can sign up to be an organ donor.
Donate A Vacation Or Sick Day To A Colleague Who’s Struggling With An Illness Or Caring For A Sick Loved One
Send A Print Of A Photo You Took Of A Friend Or Their Child
Not a good idea opinion you don't know the person. You should not be taking photos of kids or other people without permission.
Don’t Forget Yourself! Schedule A Massage, Spend A Few Hours Reading A Great Book Or Make Time For Another Activity You Love
Learn CPR
Smile At Someone Who Looks Sad
Send In Glue Sticks, Pencils, Sticky Notes And Paper Towels For Your Child’s Classroom In The Middle Of The School Year As Supplies Dwindle
Research Your Family Tree And Share What You Learned With Other Family Members
Include medical information. This could be very important as we all age and may need to know what family health issues we can mitigate now.
Reconnect With An Old Friend You’ve Lost Touch With Over The Years. Share A Memory You Carry With You
Figure Out A Friend Or Family Member’s Half Birthday (Six Months From Their Full Birthday) And Surprise Them With A Little Treat On That Day
Let Someone Else Take That Primo Parking Spot
Mow Their Lawn, Rake Their Leaves Or Sweep Their Sidewalk As A Surprise
Um, change the headline please. You can't "get lady fortune on (your) side" because there is no lady fortune
Um, change the headline please. You can't "get lady fortune on (your) side" because there is no lady fortune
