Random Acts of Kindness
Did you know that February 17th was Random Acts of Kindness Day? This year we are excited to celebrate kindness ourselves, and encourage you to celebrate with us by performing at least one act of kindness by the end of February.
Need ideas? We've got you covered! Below you will see a list of ideas you can do for yourself, your community or workplace, or the environment. All as equally important as the next.
We hope you will take a few moments throughout the next couple weeks and engage in one of these acts of kindness. Together, let's #MakeKindnessTheNorm.
| SELF | WORK/COMMUNITY | ENVIRONMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Put your phone down and enjoy the day | Send kind wishes to five people | Turn off water when not in use |
| Take a long walk and set aside time for you | Say "Good Morning" to the first person you see | Pick up trash and dispose of it properly |
| Go to bed early | Send a thank you email to a colleague or supervisor | Shorten your shower time |
| Get outside and look for wildlife | Smile | Clean up your workspace |
| Sit and listen to your favorite music | Help a co-worker with a project | Turn off and unplug electronics when not in use |
| Buy a new book or revisit one of your favorites | Introduce yourself to someone you see frequently, but haven't met | Use both sides of the paper |
| Practice active listening | Write a letter or card and mail it to someone who isn't expecting it | Organize a team outing to clean up a local park, bench, or trail |
| List 10 things for which you are grateful | Bake something and share it with your colleagues | Use the stairs when possible |
| Sleep in late | Grab a coffee with a friend | Shop locally |
| Give yourself a compliment | Treat others the way you want to be treated | Turn off your computer at night |
| Relax and do something you enjoy | Invite someone to lunch or happy hour | Turn down the dial on your thermostat |
| Add positive reminders around your workspace | Empower and uplift others | Use a reusable water bottle or coffee mug |
| Try a hobby you have always wanted to do | Give a 5-star review to a local business | Buy a plant for your work area |
| Show up on time | Call someone who may be feeling lonely | Donate your gently used clothing |
| Indulge in your favorite treat | Get a favorite photo of you and a friend printed, frame it and send it to them | Pack lunch with reusable containers |
| Make a list of five things you love about yourself. Keep that list close to you always | Create a "random compliment" wall at work where people can take or leave sticky notes with compliments | Go for a hike and celebrate nature by picking up litter along the way |