Celebrate World Kindness Day this year on 13th November by doing 1 or as many good deeds as you like. We have put together a list of 30 acts of kindness to inspire you to pay it forward.
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1. Say hello to your neighbours
2. Plant a flower, herb or a tree
3. Smile at a stranger during your commute
4. Offer to help someone with their groceries
5. Assist an elderly person crossing the road
6. Donate to an animal shelter
7. Call your parents/children/friends and tell them you love them
8. Surprise a person of your choice with a random gift
9. Go to a coffee shop or a fast food drive thru and pay for the person behind you
10. Teach someone a skill you are good at
11. If you see a tourist or someone lost, offer to give them instructions
12. Become a volunteer
13. Donate your unwanted clothes to charity
14. If you see a person without shelter, buy them food or warm clothes
15. Hold the door for people
16. Look after the planet – pick up litter on your walks
17. Leave change in a vending machine for the next person
18. Offer to babysit for a friend
19. Buy someone you love flowers (this can be you!)
20. Walk your friend’s/neighbour’s dog for them
21. DYI or buy a bird feeder and feed birds in winter
22. Leave random positive sticky notes around your city to make someone’s day
23. Give your delivery driver a snack
24. Write a handwritten letter to someone who made an impact on your life
25. Organise a fun day for your children
26. Cut down on meat consumption and try going vegetarian or vegan 3x a week
27. Ask someone how they are doing and truly listen
28. Buy from a small business and leave a positive review
29. Visit your local library instead of buying new books
30. Be kind to yourself
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