Random acts of kindness day

What with studying, work and family life demanding your time and attention, it’s all too easier to get caught up in day to day life.

But it is important that we stop to think and consider others, and how what we do – even the smallest of things – can have a big impact on their day. This Sunday (17^th Feb) is Random Acts of Kindness Day so to celebrate, here are 31 simple acts of kindness ideas for you to try. 

1. Call your mum/dad/grandparent
2. Ask how someone’s day is going
3. Buy a coffee for your friend
4. Help your classmate out with their assignment
5. Give someone a compliment
6. Pick up litter when you see it
7. Make dinner for all your flatmates
8. Hold the door open for the person behind you
9. Reach out to old friends
10. Volunteer
11. Donate your old clothes to charity
12. Lend a friend a book/ movie
13. Buy some extra food and give it to a food bank
14. Offer your classmate/work colleague a lift home
15. Let another driver go in front of you in traffic
16. Post a supportive message on social media
17. Give up your seat on a bus for another person
18. Buy your friend their favourite chocolate bar
19. Take time out of your day to listen to someone
20. Tip your waiter/waitress when you go out for a meal
21. Make a playlist and share it with someone you think it will help
22. Arrange to go out with your workmates/ uni friends at the end of the day
23. Make everyone feel included in a group situation
24. Say thank you
25. Take your flatmate’s library books back for them
26. Donate some food/toys to an animal shelter
27. Do the washing up (even if it’s not your turn)
28. Leave a note with a positive message for someone to find
29. Be kind to the cashiers/store assistants when you’re out shopping
30. Keep an umbrella spare and lend it to someone in case of a sudden downpour!
31. Let someone know that you appreciate them

We should also remember to be kind to ourselves! (We’re often our own worst critics) So take time out for yourself every now and again. Read that book. Watch that movie. Take a walk. Call a friend. Whatever makes you happy! And remember that if you ever need some extra support, we’re here for you at WGU.

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