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So here are some videos that might inspire and motivate you. Kindness is one of the most valued character strengths in Western society (Binfet, 2015). We like kind people, so being kind can help us be liked. Beyond that, being kind has been shown to boost not only others’ well-being but also our own personal well-being. For example, if we spend more money on others we are generally happier, and if we volunteer to help others, we are generally healthier (Curry et al., 2018). What are random acts of kindness and how might you practice them in your life?
Leave a tip—every once in awhile when you are having a happy day, leave/give a tip. #13. Write your partner/boyfriend a list of things you love about him or her. Collect your loose change, and at the end of the year or month, make a positive change by donating it to a charity of your choice.
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Strike up a conversation with a senior walking his or her dog in the park. Ask about the pet and share any pet stories of your own. Approach a working senior to ask his or her advice on how to get into that line of work or what he or she likes about the job or career. Give an older loved one a hug to warm up the heart and a smile. Offer to take an older person on a Sunday afternoon drive around town or in the neighborhood where he or she grew up.
If you notice an employee doing a great job, let their supervisor know.
Let someone go in front of you in the line at the grocery store. Call a person who has made a difference in your life and tell them just that. Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com.
Acts of kindness do not have to be expensive or time consuming to be effective. Give free hugs! Everyone loves hugs. Sneaking up on family members and dishing out free hugs is a really fun way to show kindness and spread joy to the whole house. Help bring in the groceries.
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Ask older relatives or neighbors to share their life stories. Offer to record the memories on video or tape to preserve for other family members. Spend some time with the guys. Take an older man to a high school basketball game or drop by and watch a football game on TV. Ask him to share his sports’ days. Invite your senior neighbor over for a cup of tea, a holiday meal or summer cook-out.
Mary Jane and her husband, Governor George M. Leader, founded Country Meadows with the promise of treating people with kindness. They understood that even the smallest gesture, like a friendly smile or holding a door open, could change the atmosphere within a community for the better. And at this stressful time, many seniors in independent living communities will greatly benefit from an extra act of compassion.
With one of our children, we nicknamed “bulldozer,” we had to reiterate this over and over. She learned enjoyed meeting new people. If you want to keep learning about random acts of kindness and other prosocial activities, here are a few good articles to check out. Watching other people engage in random acts of kindness may help us to follow suit.
Share your children’s smiles and laughter with a visit to a retirement community, senior center or nursing home. Have them use bright crayons and markers to make holiday cards for seniors. Say “Hi!
Sometimes my kids draw pictures and tape them up beside my bed. It’s nice to see them when I go to bed at the end of a long day. It always makes me smile to see their adorable artwork. Drawing a picture or writing a note to a sibling after an argument can also be a great way to apologize. If your partner is having a stressful day, cook a special dinner for them! Check your kitchen for nonperishable items.
Not sure where to start? This service can help you connect with worthy organizations near you. Surprise a friend or neighbor by delivering homemade baked goods to them.
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