Practicing kindness is the simplest way to start living better and feeling better. Take our 30 day kindness challenge — and reap the proven health benefits!
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”
—Amelia Earheart
- Pick up some litter on a walk.
- Write an uplifting message outside with sidewalk chalk.
- Put a bird feeder out.
- Put a bowl of fresh water out for animals.
- Share your umbrella with someone waiting to cross the road.
- Clap for a street performer.
- Donate a warm coat.
- Buy a box of Girl Scout cookies.
- Smile at people out and about.
- Pick a flower for a loved one.
- Dress in your Sunday best.
- Decide to accept someone for who they are.
- Decide to forgive someone.
- Tell someone why you’re inspired by them.
- Write a thank you note.
- Water (and talk to!) the plants.
- Give your favorite book to someone.
- Share something that made you laugh with a friend.
- Sincerely compliment a stranger.
- Tell a mom she’s a great mom.
- Recognize someone’s hard work.
- Tell someone they’ve brought a lot of joy to your life.
- Answer the phone with “I was just thinking about you, I’m so glad you called!”
- Check in with a friend on that problem they were having.
- Send someone a poem or a quote that makes you think of them.
- Disarm someone with a silly joke.
- Support a local business.
- Leave a generous tip.
- Ask a cashier about their day.
- Write a positive review.
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