How are you honoring Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 9-15)? Most people would agree that kindness has many benefits. Did you know it’s good for your health? It’s true: Kindness relieves stress. Kindness also improves mental health, test scores, and behavior. It’s contagious: Kindness leads to more kindness.
So what are some simple acts of kindness you can do every day? Try these:
- Walk a dog for a local senior (especially if it’s snowing, wet, or icy)
- Hold the door open for someone
- Pay it forward when buying coffee, donuts, or lunch
- Tell people how great they are
- Collect jeans for homeless youth or cell phones for domestic abuse survivors
- Let someone in line in front of you
- Be warm and supportive online
- Donate used textbooks and sporting equipment
- Become an organ donor
- Smile at strangers
- Don’t litter (and pick up other people’s litter)
