The world moves fast every day we wake up we watch the news and get sad and
anxious about all of the bad things happening around us but a small act of
kindness can improve someone's day or even their entire life in honor of
random acts of kindness week here are 20 random acts of kindness ideas you can
try this week or any week to restore people's faith in humanity and keep
kindness flowing year-round number 1 text one person each day with an
encouraging message number to create a courage card for a child suffering from
chronic illness in hospital mail it to a non-profit serving these kids like
Zach's toy chest in North Carolina the mailing address to send cards is in the
description below number three eat at a pay what you can
restaurant near you and pay a meal forward not sure where to find the
nearest restaurant check out a map at one world everybody eats calm number
four make a motivational playlist and share it with someone in need of a
pick-me-up number five leave a loose change jar at your workplace and invite
co-workers to toss in a few coins pick a charity to donate the change to number
six offer up items you no longer need to your neighbors for free through a know
by group online next or calm or Craigslist number seven write a letter
to an isolated senior living alone or in a retirement community many retirement
homes have pen pal programs check out information about one program in the
description below number eight give three people a
surprise compliment today number nine visit the local animal shelter
can't take home a furry friend take photos of overlooked animals and share
their stories online to raise awareness about the
potential pets with the highest need number 10 leave a few quarters near the
parking meter someone without change and a hurry
we'll definitely thank you for it number 11 write an encouraging note on a napkin
or a sticky note and leave it in a public place to bring a smile to the
next person to happen bye number 12 mowing your lawn offered to mow your
neighbours to giving your time to help someone else is our greatest gift number
13 drop a book for someone else to read in your nearest free little library find
the nearest one near you using the map in this video's description
number 14 do you see someone getting bullied in a comment section online
speak up and say something nice instead number 15 give a friend a recommendation
on LinkedIn to give them a boost the next time they're in the job market
number 16 donate used towels or blankets to the animal shelter they go through
them quickly and are always in need number 17
see a piece of litter pick it up number 18 in a crowd launch a spontaneous
high-five splash mob number 19 listen to seniors stories and capture fond
memories with older loved ones ask them questions about their lives and record
their stories using the StoryCorps app their stories will be remembered and
immortalized in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress in
Washington DC for all time finally number 20 sign up to volunteer in your
city think about your passions and interests and find a cause that matches
you thanks for watching how will you be kind this year share your kindness ideas
in the comments below
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