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Be Kind To Your ServerIntroducing: the waiter rule
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Compliment Drivers on How Well They ParkedSee a car that’s parked inside the lines? Show the driver some love.
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Plant A TreeMake a difference in your environment and life!
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Reply To A Post You EnjoyWe all get in the habit of breezing past content on social media, though it’s actually worth the effort of making the Internet a positive and constructive place.
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Incorporate Kindness Into Your CurriculumWe’ve got all the tools you need right here!
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Run Errands in ClustersInstead of running errands as they come to mind, save time and reduce fuel costs by doing them in a group
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Join An Online ForumIf it’s a topic you genuinely enjoy or are passionate about, share your knowledge: start discussions and answer questions for others.
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Set Goals For YourselfWhether its for today or the next five years, we all have goals we want to reach.
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Knit SomethingKnit One, Purl One, Give One
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Text Someone Good Morning or Good NightKick-start someone’s day and/or make sure it ends on the right note.
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Have A Kindness Coloring ContestAsk your students to draw examples of random acts of kindness or illustrate what kindness means to them
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Create BookmarksYou could give them to the library, place them in books or hand them to readers
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Find Out Something New About a CoworkerWhen you see someone almost every day, it can be easy to get caught in the motions of familiar conversation. Make an effort to learn something new about a coworker.
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Start a FundraiserFundraise for a good cause and help an organization!
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Leave Quarters at the LaundromatDoing laundry can be expensive. Surprise someone and leave extra quarters next to a washer and dryer.
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Go To Your Favorite SpotMake some time for yourself today
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Write a Positive Comment on a Website or BlogRead an awesome article or blog post? Send a little love to the author.
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Ask a Senior About Their PastSenior citizens have a lifetime of experiences to reflect on. Listen & learn.
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Eat LocalEating locally can be a kind way of impacting local farmers and business!
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Paint Positive Messages on PumpkinsWhat better way to combine the spirit of Halloween and kindness than the power of positivity?
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Adjust the Thermostat in Your HomeChanging the temperature by just one degree can save you 10% on your energy use in a year
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Praise a Local Business OnlinePositive reinforcement should be shared.
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ReminisceMemories can re-create special moments.
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Turn Your Computer Off OvernightNot only does this help the planet, but your bank account too
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Gift an Inspirational BookHave you ever read a book that changed the way you see the world? Give someone you care about the inspiration to see things differently.
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Pay Bills OnlineSave paper, water, gasoline while reducing greenhouse gases!
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Buy Lemonade from a StandMake sure you let the kids know how delicious it is
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Send an Encouraging EmailA sweet and simple way to boost someone’s spirits is by sending good vibes to someone’s inbox.
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Buy Raw, Local HoneyThe bees are in trouble and we can help!
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Use E-Tickets for Concerts or FlightsIf you have a smartphone, you should be able to access your tickets from there
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Ride Your Bike or WalkMulti-task like a champion: get some exercise on your errands run or daily commute.
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Offset Your Carbon Footprint Whenever You Book a FlightFlying on a plane isn’t too eco-friendly. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, so in those cases, make it up to the environment!
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Reduce Paper UsageYou don’t have to print out that email, do you?
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Help Out in the KitchenWhether it’s meal prep, setting the table or doing the dishes, there are a bunch of different ways you can help in the kitchen.
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Use Energy Efficient Light BulbsIf every house in the USA did this, it would be the equivalent of removing one million cars from the road
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Try Something NewOpen your heart and mind to the world.
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Wheel Out Your Neighbor's Trash BinHelp out your neighbors when they forget trash day
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Share Your Study GuideMake studying more enjoyable for a friend or acquaintance or start a study group
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Use a Travel Mug for Your Morning CoffeeNot only does it keep your coffee / tea hot for longer, you can save some money while you’re saving the planet.
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Write Down Someone’s Best QualitiesThis can truly make someone’s confidence soar
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Have a Judgment Free DayDon't try to make yourself feel better by putting someone else down
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Drink More WaterWhen you’re healthy and energetic, it is much easier to be kind.
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Bring Someone A SouvenirBringing someone a souvenir could be one of the most thoughtful kindness ideas!
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Hang Clothes to DryLine drying your clothes is one small step towards making a difference
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Switch to Paperless MailReduce the amount of junk mail you get in your mailbox
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Leave Uncarved Pumpkins on a Family’s DoorstepYou could also include kid-friendly tools for safe carving.
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Organize A Cleanup PartyWe live in a beautiful world! Let’s work together to keep it that way.
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Start a Community GardenLearn more about your neighbors and having a green thumb by sharing vegetables, herbs and the beauty of a garden with those around you!
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Reuse or Personalize Gift WrapMake a present extra special with your personal touch!
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Write a Handwritten LetterWhen was the last time you received a handwritten note? Let’s change that.
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Unplug Outlets When You Go To Sleep Or Leave The HouseDo you ever consider how much energy you are using when you aren’t even home? Reduce your carbon footprint by saving energy when you can!
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Regularly Maintain Your VehicleIf your vehicle’s engine is running correctly, with clean filters and inflated tires, it will be more fuel-efficient.
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Endorse a Skill or Leave a Positive Recommendation on LinkedInWhen it comes to job searching nowadays, every little bit helps. Assist a friend with the hunt by leaving your mark.
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Have a Vegetarian DayDon’t feel the need to give up meat for life, but do your part by having one meat-free day a week
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Plant a Vegetable and Herb GardenIt’s all about sustainability! Plus, green thumbs lead to good health
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Start a Piggy Bank for a CausePick a cause, get a piggy bank, and start saving.
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Use Cloth DiapersUse cloth diapers
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Conserve EnergyBe kind to our planet by being conscious about the amount of energy you are consuming.
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Cheer On a TeammateCheering on a fellow teammate can have a bigger impact than you might expect...
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Start an Exercise RoutineTaking care of your body is the most important thing you can do for yourself
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Fill a Birdhouse with Seed for Your YardNot only will you bring more types of birds to your yard, but you’ll help the environment in the process.
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Foster A Pet Up For AdoptionIf you’re not prepared to make the leap of adopting a pet, give fostering a try! There are so many animals waiting to be placed, and your kindness can help a lot with their transition.
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Be Spontaneous!Sometimes, random acts of kindness just come to you in the moment!
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Clean Your RoomA great way to show yourself kindness is by cleaning your personal space!
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Hold A Teddy Bear DriveThen donate the bears to hospitals, police stations or fire departments for children in need
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Tutor SomeoneHelping someone learn can be beneficial to both teacher and student!
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Donate Used Books to a LibraryGive the Gift of Literacy
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Use a Reusable Water BottleBe kind to Mother Nature and stay sustainably hydrated.
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Befriend The New KidWe all know what it feels like to be in an unfamiliar place
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Cook a MealShow someone you care about kindness from the kitchen!
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Ship a Care PackageSpread happiness and kindness via post!
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Buy Second-HandHand-me-downs are the way to go! This will save you some money and reduce the packaging materials used to sell something
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Use Public TransportInstead of having to focus on driving, use your commute to better yourself!
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Thank Someone Every WeekWrite 52 thank you notes each year, one every week to a different person.
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Make A ScrapbookCreate a home for your memories - then gift it to someone or keep it for yourself
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Give A Gift CardA generous and personalized way of showing kindness is by giving gift cards...
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Compliment a Parent on How Well-Behaved Their Child IsParenthood can be overwhelming, and sometimes the kind words of a stranger is all it takes to turn a mother or father’s day around.
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Share Your Favorite RecipeWho doesn’t love food?
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Leave a Generous TipPaying it forward never goes out of style.
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Start Learning A New SkillNo better time than the present: learn something new that you’ve been wanting to try but haven’t.
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Make a Handmade CardGet a bunch of people to sign it for a nice personalized touch.
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Bring Reusable Bags to the Grocery StoreSomewhere between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic bags are used each year.
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Respect WildlifeWhen you are out in nature, you are imposing on the natural habitat of many species. Be sure to be respectful of all the wild animals you see by observing at a distance, not feeding them, and leaving no trace.
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Send A PostcardGetting a heartfelt note will surely make someone’s day - who doesn’t love snail mail?
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Write Positive Sticky NotesA simple and quick way to bright up someone's day
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Adopt, Don't ShopIf you are considering bringing a new pet into your home, there are countless animals waiting for a family to love them.
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Pick Up Trash Around TownGarbage isn’t meant for the streets, do your part for your city and community by picking up pieces of trash every now and again.
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Give Away Your Parking Spot!Giving up a closer parking stop to someone else can truly make someone's day!
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Map Out Your Family TreeBe creative with it! Bring your relatives closer and help them understand a lineage to be proud of
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Take a Walk OutsideDay or night, rain or shine, walking can always improve your mood.
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Leave A Surprise In A Library BookKindness sneak attack! Here’s a great RAK if you’re shy or looking to surprise someone with your same taste in literature.
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Be a Welcoming NeighborHowdy neighbor!
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Donate Used Towels or Blankets to a ShelterAnimal shelters are always in need of supplies. Help out by clearing out storage boxes filled with old towels and blankets.
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Bake Someone A CakeMmmmm.. cake.
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Complain LessBeing positive in a negative situation makes you a leader
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Leave a surprise in your mailbox for your mail carrierIt could be anything from treats to an approved gift certificate to a simple note that says, “thank you!”
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Run / Walk A 5K For A CauseIt’s such a great feeling to combine doing something good for yourself and others - help out a charity in need through exercise.
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Laugh OftenStart telling jokes, watching cat videos on YouTube, or whatever makes you laugh!