Random Acts of Kindness Ideas
1. Hold the door open for someone
2. Leave positive notes around town
3. Call a family member
4. Let someone go ahead of you in line
5. Give someone a compliment
6. Restock a little free library
7. Donate old clothes
8. Leave treats for delivery drivers
9. Give blood
10. Pick up some litter
11. Smile at a stranger
12. Paint a rock and leave it somewhere
13. Buy a friend lunch/coffee
14. Pay for the person behind you
15. Send a positive text to someone
16. Donate old towels and blankets to the local animal shelter
17. Leave a gift card at the gas pumps
18. Write recommendations for your coworkers on LinkedIn
19. Leave unused coupons at the checkout
20. Practice self-kindness and do something for yourself
21. Offer to babysit for free
22. Return the shopping carts from the parking lot of a store
23. Compliment well-behaved kids at stores/out in public
24. Leave a big tip for your server
25. Find opportunities to give compliments throughout your day
26. Take treats to your local first responders
27. Take treats to your local librarian
28. Run an errand for a family member or friend who is busy
29. Write to a former teacher telling them how they impacted you
30. Put your phone away to give others your full attention
31. Cook a meal for someone who is struggling
32. Share a memory with someone you care about
33. Share your favorite restaurant with someone
34. Share your favorite show/movie with someone
35. Write a positive message on the sidewalk using chalk
36. Offer to do lawn care for a neighbor
37. Send someone anonymous flowers
38. Send a care package to a soldier
39. Visit the residents of a nursing home
40. Let someone else have the parking spot
41. Pay for additional time on an expired meter
42. Help someone carry their bags
43. Help someone who looks lost find where they are going
44. Let someone merge in front of you in traffic
45. Say “I love you” to a loved one
46. Spend quality time with your pet
47. Pet sit for a friend
48. Volunteer to walk shelter animals
49. Pay for a student's outstanding lunch fees at a local school
50. Pay for someone’s library fines
51. Donate old prescription glasses
52. Thank a colleague for what they do
53. Reconnect with a friend
54. Help an elderly person or a child cross the street
55. Take a photo for a group/couple
56. Hold the elevator for someone
57. Leave outdoor toys at the park for someone to find
58. Buy someone a lottery ticket
59. Leave a package of baby wipes on the changing table in the bathroom
60. Offer your seat to someone on public transportation
61. Leave a positive review online for a small business
62. Compliment a child on their artwork
63. Write a thank you note to someone you appreciate
64. Offer to shovel a neighbor’s driveway
65. Offer someone a ride
66. Share your favorite recipe
67. Help a neighbor decorate for the holidays
68. Volunteer to read to children at the library
69. Help a friend clean out their space
70. Surprise someone with their favorite snack