
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 (17th Feb) is Random Acts of Kindness Day so to celebrate, here are 31 simple acts of kindness ideas for you to try.
- Call your mum/dad/grandparent
- Ask how someone’s day is going
- Buy a coffee for your friend
- Help your classmate out with their assignment
- Give someone a compliment
- Pick up litter when you see it
- Make dinner for all your flatmates
- Hold the door open for the person behind you
- Reach out to old friends
- Volunteer
- Donate your old clothes to charity
- Lend a friend a book/ movie
- Buy some extra food and give it to a food bank
- Offer your classmate/work colleague a lift home
- Let another driver go in front of you in traffic
- Post a supportive message on social media
- Give up your seat on a bus for another person
- Buy your friend their favourite chocolate bar
- Take time out of your day to listen to someone
- Tip your waiter/waitress when you go out for a meal
- Make a playlist and share it with someone you think it will help
- Arrange to go out with your workmates/ uni friends at the end of the day
- Make everyone feel included in a group situation
- Say thank you
- Take your flatmate’s library books back for them
- Donate some food/toys to an animal shelter
- Do the washing up (even if it’s not your turn)
- Leave a note with a positive message for someone to find
- Be kind to the cashiers/store assistants when you’re out shopping
- Keep an umbrella spare and lend it to someone in case of a sudden downpour!
- 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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