Whether to secure yourself a spot in heaven, gain extra karma points, get Lady Fortune on your side, or you have no motive other than simply being kind, there are plenty of random acts of kindness ideas to fulfill in everyday life. Believe it or not, acts of kindness have the potential to make the world a happier place. Other than that, being kind is contagious and addictive. And that's the only drug to get addicted to.
While some acts of kindness ideas might bear immense importance, such as becoming an organ donor or donating significant amounts of money, there are plenty more good deeds that will literally cost one nothing but mean the world to someone. However, the crucial thing to remember about fulfilling ideas for random acts of kindness is that your kind gestures won't always be returned with a smile or a thank you. Usually, it's the so-called invisible or quiet acts of kindness. Things like planting a tree, picking up litter, or leaving spare change in the parking meter and not expecting a pat on the shoulder.
Below, we've compiled many random act of kindness ideas you can do anywhere and anytime. Scroll down to find plentiful options for good things to do for people that really make a difference. How often do you implement these ideas for acts of kindness in your life? Know of any more simple and quick things to do for good luck? Let us know in the comments!
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Give An Unexpected Compliment
Give Old Blankets, Sheets And Towels To An Animal Shelter
Play With Animals At A Local Shelter
Pass Along A Compliment To A Service Worker’s Boss
Like wait staff and others. It's interesting to ask a waiter to talk to the manager and then give them compilements.
Introduce Yourself, Even If — Especially If — You’ve Lived Near Each Other For A While But Haven’t Met
Give Someone Your Seat On A Crowded Bus Or Subway
Stop To Assist Someone Who Looks Lost
Take The Time To Write A Great Online Review For A Restaurant You Love
Give Blood
Bring In A Favorite Treat And Leave It In The Break Room
It was a policy at my dad's office that the birthday person brought the treats.
Buy A Warm Meal For Someone In Need
Help Someone Struggling To Carry Their Grocery Bags
Say Something Encouraging To A Parent Who’s Struggling With Rambunctious Kids In A Restaurant Or Grocery Store
Pick Up A Piece Of Litter On The Street And Throw It Out
Visit A Nursing Home — Read Books To Or Play Board Games With Residents
Talk To A Stranger At A Party Who Looks Like They Don’t Know Anyone
Donate Your Old Cell Phone Or Other Electronics To Charity
Organize A Donation Drive For Coloring Books, Toys And Art Supplies For A Hospital Pediatric Ward
Build A “Little Free Library” Box In Your Yard. Put Books In It For Your Neighbors To Borrow, And Invite Them To Donate Their Books
Give A Friend A Book You Think They Would Like
Write A Letter Of Encouragement To A Child You Know Is Having A Hard Time
Keep Plastic Bags Filled With Snacks And Sample-Size Toiletries In Your Car To Give To The Homeless
Make Dinner For A Neighbor Who Has Just Had A Baby Or Surgery
Do Chores For A Family Member Who Could Use Some Extra Free Time
Donate Flowers To A Nursing Home
Hand Out Disposable Water Bottles To People Working Outside On A Hot Day
Give An Extra Tip And Write An Encouraging Note Along With It
Buy Lemonade From A Child’s Lemonade Stand
I’m always afraid they snotted in it if they are little
Send A Care Package To A Service Member
Participate In A Charity Walk Or Run
Donate Gently Used Clothes To A Charitable Thrift Shop
Contribute Used Books To The Library Or School Media Center
Compliment A Colleague To Your Boss
Or just start positive rumors about a co-worker who does good work.
Stay Late For A Co-Worker Who Needs To Get Home
Mentor Someone
Make Friends With Someone New To The Company
Walk Your Neighbor’s Dog When He Has To Stay Late At The Office
Offer To Babysit A Neighbor’s Child For Free
Write A Thank You Note To A Teacher Who Made A Difference In Your Life
Raise Money For A Project On Your Teacher’s Classroom Wish List
Be On Time
This is especially important for meetings. If you are meeting with five people and are five minutes late, you are stealing 25 minutes. It's rude and incomsiderate.
Call Your Mom Or Dad Just To Say I Love You
Tell A Friend What You Love About Their Children
Send A Message To A Friend, Letting Them Know You Appreciate Them
Let Your Spouse Sleep In When It’s His/Her Turn To Get Up Early With The Kids
Write A Sweet, Encouraging Note And Put It In Your Child’s Lunch Box Or Under Their Pillow
Plant A Tree
Let Someone Cut In Front Of You In Line
Slow Down So Someone Can Merge In Front Of You In Traffic
Give Up Your Seat On A Plane So Other Travelers Can Sit Together
Offer To Return A Stranger’s Grocery Cart To The Front Of The Store
Keep An Extra Umbrella In Your Car To Give To Someone Stuck In The Rain
Bring Treats To Your Local Fire Station
Sign Up For A Bone Marrow Registry
Become An Organ Donor
When we get a driver's license in my state we can sign up to be an organ donor.
Donate A Vacation Or Sick Day To A Colleague Who’s Struggling With An Illness Or Caring For A Sick Loved One
Deliver Coffee To An Office Assistant
Post Sticky Notes With Uplifting Messages On The Bathroom Mirrors
Invite A Co-Worker Who Is Alone Over The Holidays To Your Home To Celebrate
Share Your Knowledge Freely
Make A Double Batch Of The Cookies You’re Baking And Bring Some Next Door
Plan A Neighborhood Block Party So Everyone Can Get To Know Each Other Better
Plan A Surprise Gift Or Lunch For A Teacher During Teacher Appreciation Week
Send In Tissues For Spring Allergy Season
Send A Print Of A Photo You Took Of A Friend Or Their Child
Not a good idea opinion you don't know the person. You should not be taking photos of kids or other people without permission.
Don’t Forget Yourself! Schedule A Massage, Spend A Few Hours Reading A Great Book Or Make Time For Another Activity You Love
Pay The Toll For The Car Behind You
Leave A Positive Comment On A News Article Or Blog Post
Learn CPR
Write A Thank You Note To Your Mail Carrier
Smile At Someone Who Looks Sad
Tell Your Boss One Thing You Love About Him/Her
Write A Thank You Note To Someone Who Has Helped Your Career
Add A Positive Comment To The Conversation If Office Chatter Becomes Negative
Tell A Joke To Lighten The Mood When A Co-Worker Is Handling A Tough Assignment
Offer To Read To Your Child’s Class During Story Time
Offer To Make Copies Or Do Other Chores For Your Child’s Teacher
Send In Glue Sticks, Pencils, Sticky Notes And Paper Towels For Your Child’s Classroom In The Middle Of The School Year As Supplies Dwindle
Send In Hand Sanitizer And Tissues During Flu Season
Research Your Family Tree And Share What You Learned With Other Family Members
Include medical information. This could be very important as we all age and may need to know what family health issues we can mitigate now.
Reconnect With An Old Friend You’ve Lost Touch With Over The Years. Share A Memory You Carry With You
Send A Friend A Helpful Or Inspiring Article That Made You Think Of Them
Figure Out A Friend Or Family Member’s Half Birthday (Six Months From Their Full Birthday) And Surprise Them With A Little Treat On That Day
Let Someone Else Take That Primo Parking Spot
Buy A Gift Card To Hand To Someone On Your Way Out Of The Coffee Shop
Leave A Great Coupon Next To That Item In The Grocery Store
Pay For The Meal Of The People At The Next Table
Donate Your Unused Frequent Flyer Miles To A Charity Partner Of Your Airline
Sign Up For A Shift At Your Local Soup Kitchen
Donate Your Old Glasses
Compliment A Neighbor On A Feature Of Their Home
Scrape The Ice Off A Neighbor’s Windshield After You’ve Finished Doing Yours
Mow Their Lawn, Rake Their Leaves Or Sweep Their Sidewalk As A Surprise
Tell The Principal How Much You Love Your Child’s Teacher
Create A New Bulletin Board For A Teacher
Forgive Someone Who Has Wronged You
Make Amends With Someone You Have Wronged
Donate To A Friend’s Favorite Charity In Their Name
Put Coins In An Expired Parking Meter
Tell A Friend What You Love About Their Children
Um, change the headline please. You can't "get lady fortune on (your) side" because there is no lady fortune
Um, change the headline please. You can't "get lady fortune on (your) side" because there is no lady fortune