10 ways to make someone's day with random acts of kindness
Make someone’s day a little brighter with these random acts of kindness.
Performing a random act of kindness is a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day, as well as your own.
Helping others makes you feel good. When you’re kind, your brain releases oxytocin – the ‘connection’ hormone. Kindness is also linked to improved self-esteem, higher energy levels, reduced stress, and stronger social bonds.
Here are 10 random acts of kindness to try. For more ideas (and accountability), spin the Wheel of Kindness in the Mentemia app.
1. Send a kind email
Boost someone’s spirits by sending them a kind, encouraging email.
2. Don’t complain for a day
Challenge yourself not to complain for an entire day. This is kind to others – and to yourself.
3. Call someone you love
And remind them of how much they mean to you.
4. Let a car in ahead
Let a car go in front of you when you’re driving through busy traffic.
5. List someone’s best qualities
This can truly make someone’s confidence soar.
6. Reconnect with a friend
Send a ‘thinking of you’ text to someone you haven’t seen in a while.
7. Write a note
Send someone a kind handwritten note – just because.
8. Focus on conversations
Put your phone away during conversations with others. Show them you care by giving all your attention.
9. Send a photo to a friend
Send a photo to a friend that captures a good memory of you both.
10. Give up a good parking spot
Arrive at a car park at the same time as another driver? Let them have it today.