With so much hate in the world we live in today, kindness is almost a rarity. With the Random Acts of Kindness organization, let’s make 2016 “the year of kindness” and be lights shining in the darkness.
Free Baked Goods
Gather some friends to bake an assortment of yummy desserts and head to a public place, such as campus, to pass them out to everyone to sweeten their day.
Knitting for a Cause
If you know how to knit or crochet, use that talent to make something special with love in every stitch for someone in need.
Posting Kindness
Encourage others by placing sticky notes of compliments or inspiring quotes in popular and busy places.
Paying it Forward
Brighten the day of the person behind you in line by paying for whatever they are purchasing at the store.
Mother Nature’s Gifts
Be a helper to a neighbor and the environment by pulling weeds, planting flowers, or another yard work chore.
Be a Good Listener
Be someone that people can turn to when they need to vent or need advice by being a good listener to them.
Sharing a Loved Book
Share your favorite book with a friend or leave a copy of it in a public area for a stranger to find and enjoy.
Simply Say Hello
Start by introducing yourself to a new person and then strike up a conversation with them.
Donate Your Profits
Find something you’re good at and pays well—then donate your earnings to a charity you care about.
Volunteer Your Time
Take a day out of your busy week to volunteer yourself for a charity or organization and do something to better your community.
Candy Machine Luck
Make children smile by leaving spare quarters in a candy or toy machine for them to find.
Give Flowers
Whether you buy or pick someone a bouquet of flowers, they’re an easy way to color someone’s day.
Cook a Meal
Surprise someone with a home-cooked meal that you make for them or with them.
Tutor Someone
Helping your friends understand the class material before a big test can save their grade and can help you understand the material, too.
Thank Your Driver
Saying thanks for the ride is simple but meaningful when they spend all day driving without much appreciation.