- Say "Good morning" to a person standing next to you in the elevator.
- ✔ Take a minute to direct someone who is lost, even though you're rushing.
- Write a letter to a child who could use some extra attention. Kids love getting mail.
- Give a homeless person your doggie bag.
- Say "I love you" to someone you love.
- Out of the blue, send flowers to a friend.
- Say "please" and "thank you"—and really mean it.
- ✔ When you're on a crowded train or bus, offer your seat to an elderly, disabled or pregnant person.
- ✔ Don't interrupt when someone is explaining herself.
- ✔ Let a fellow driver merge into your lane.
- ✔ Put your shopping cart back in its place.
- Call or write to a teacher who changed your life.
- Bring a box of doughnuts to share at the office.
- Forgive someone a debt–and never bring it up again.
- ✔ Listen with all your senses.
- Write a note to the boss of someone who helps you, and explain how great a job that person is doing.
- Simply say "I'm sorry" when you're wrong.
- ✔ Encourage someone who seems despondent.
- ✔ Ask someone "How are you really doing?"—and then really listen to her response.
- Offer change when the person in front of you at the register comes up short.
- Leave a generous tip for a pleasant waiter.
- ✔ Pass along a great book you've just finished reading.
- Buy a board game for a local children's hospital.
- Buy lunch for a homeless person.
- ✔ Smile when you make eye contact with someone.
- Hold the door open for the person behind you.
- Compliment a stranger’s appearance. Flatter them.
- ✔ Connect like minds. Introduce two friends or colleagues who you feel have something to gain from each other.
- ✔ Be a courteous driver. Let people merge in front of you.
- Live each moment with enthusiasm.
- Eliminate the words ‘hate,’ ‘can’t,’ and ‘won’t’ from your vocabulary.
- ✔ Notice and appreciate the positive side of things and share this appreciation with others.
- Share your talents with someone.
- Forgive someone.
- Think, speak and act in a loving manner.
- ✔ Introduce yourself. Make new colleagues, classmates, etc. feel welcome.
- Appreciate people the way they are.
- Check up on someone who looks lonely.
- On a hot day, buy someone something cold to drink. On a cold day, get them something warm.
- Wave to a kid in the car next to you.
- Repeat something nice you heard about someone else.
- Listen intently to people’s stories without trying to fix everything.
- Call a stranger’s attention to a beautiful sunset or full moon.
- Dance with someone who hasn't been asked.
- Give words of encouragement toward someone’s dream, no matter how big or small it is.
- ✔ Give without expecting to get back.
- ✔ Boost the morale of someone close to you by telling them what you love about them.
- Hug a friend. Let them know how important they are.
- ✔ Leave an encouraging or positive comment on a stranger’s blog.
- If there’s been an accident or a potentially hazardous situation presents itself on the road, report it to the local authorities. Your phone call could save a life.
- ✔ If someone you love really likes something (a meal, a favor, etc.) give it to them when they least expect it.
- Let go of anger. For instance, if somebody accidentally cuts you off in traffic, just let it go.
- Believe in yourself with all of your heart. The universe will notice.
- Treat every small interaction with another person as an opportunity to make a positive impact in both your lives.
- ✔ Teach others how to make a difference by setting an example.
- Acknowledge people for a job well done.
- Offer encouragement after a failure.
- Send a letter, email, tweet, or text message out of the blue to someone who would appreciate it.
- ✔ Stop for a person waiting to cross the street.
- Put a small personal touch on everything you do. People notice and appreciate individuality.
- ✔ Contribute time, ideas, or a listening ear to other people’s passions.
- Stand up for someone. Lend your voice. Often the powerless, the homeless, the neglected in our world need someone to speak up for them.
- ✔ If you see a couple taking a self-pic, offer to take the picture for them.
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