Random Acts Of Kindness

So the holiday season is upon us and it  is a time for caring, sharing, and the occasional eggnog! If you are filled with a massive amount of Joy this holiday season, I challenge you to spread some of that holiday cheer to others! How do you do this you might ask? Well start with some random acts of kindness!

So where do you begin?
To get you started, I have listed 29 ideas below. And why the number 29? Because it is as good a number as any – and also because I couldn’t think of idea number 30! Maybe you can...

Put them into practice and also create your own:

1. Send someone a hand written note of thanks
2. Make a card at home and send it to a friend for no reason
3. Buy a lottery ticket for a stranger (Age permitting)
4. Put some coins in someone else's parking meter
5. Buy a coffee for the man selling the newspapers on the side of the road
6. Cut your neighbor's hedge
7. Walk your friend's dog
8. Give a compliment to the manager of the waiter/waitress you have at a restaurant
9. Send someone a small gift anonymously
10. Stop and help someone in need
11. Let someone jump the que at the Credit Union line
12. Pay for the drinks on the next table at the cafe'
13. Treat a friend to the movies for no reason
14. Give a huge tip to someone when they least expect it
15. Hold the elevator door open for someone rushing to get in
16. Give up your seat to someone
17. Write notes of appreciation at least once a week
18. Help out a homeless person
19. Pick up some litter
20. Compliment a work colleague
21. Recommend a competitor to a potential client
22. Give another driver your parking spot
23. Give a piece of fruit to a delivery person
24. Help and elderly neighbor carry the trash out
25. Tell your family how much you appreciate them
26. Leave a copy of an interesting book on a train/bus
27. Buy an inspirational book for someone who needs it
28. Send a thank you note to a person who has helped you in the past
29. Smile a lot!

Remember, good deeds are contagious and have a happy Holiday!