When it comes to the weekends, I genuinely spend my weekend having coffee dates with my husband, drinking so many oat lattes and trying to be more of a people person. A couple of weekends ago, I was buying coffee for my husband and I and I was genuinely just being nice to a lady in front of me, as I was getting sugar from the counter (I always need a little sugar in my coffee) and as I was in the way, I asked if they also wanted some and they seemed shocked that I would even do that.
These small acts of kindness do not cost much, it is such a small thing in life and the fact that this lady was genuinely so shocked that I would do something like that for her, and it made me realise that there genuinely needs to be more kindness in this world.
So what are the smalls things that we can do to make this world a little bit kinder and just a nicer place to live?
- Ask someone if they are okay, especially if they are slightly withdrawn.
- Listen to someone, if they need to vent, let them have their moment to say everything they need to.
- Give someone a compliment, it can genuinely make someone’s day
- Support someone online, share their content, their creations, it could make the world of difference
- Donate to charity, having a good clear out is good for the soul
- Make someone feel appreciated, remind them they are doing a good job and their hard work is appreciated
- Leave a kind message on social media, I always love seeing kind messages from others
- Reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while
- Help someone with chores around the house
- Buy dinner for someone you love
- Smile at strangers
- Make coffee for someone you love
- Buy a few items to put in the food bank trolley (I try to add a few items per time, including some basics like toothpaste, rice, pasta, vegan treats and gluten free items. Even if you have items that are in date in your cupboards but you aren’t going to eat them, put them in the food bank)
- Help someone at work if they need the additional support, we are all so busy at work, if we can work as a team it always makes the environment a better place to be.
- Let someone go ahead of you in a queue if they only have a couple of items and you have a trolley full
- Smile at everyone you see
- Make a playlist for someone who needs cheering up
- Offer your time to someone who needs it
- Spend time with your family
- Surprise someone you love with their favourite food, or flowers
Now these things you don’t have to buy things for anyone, just giving someone your time, can honestly make the world of difference.
If you are able to buy things, that is amazing, but it honestly isn’t attainable for everyone, so if you can give a couple of moments of your time to listen to someone, help them, be there for them, it honestly makes the world a better place to live.
What random acts of kindness have I missed? Let me know in the comments!
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I try to show kindness wherever I can and these ideas are just easy simple ways to show another person some kindness. You never know what people are thinking of feeling! Thank you for sharing these ideas!
Lovely post. Thanks so much for sharing.
I think after recent events we all need to be so kind and mindful of each other. I always do my best to help out a stranger, close friend or relative when I can but there’s always more I could do I’m sure.
These small random acts are all so achievable and would do so much to help uplift each other.
Kate | thelittlecrunch.co.uk
More acts of kindness are certainly needed! I really agree with checking in to see if someone is okay, as it such a small thing that could take such little time x
Beautiful post, thank you for sharing. I always do my best to smile and be kind to strangers. You truly don’t what anyone is going through and small act of kindness goes a long way. Thank you for sharing these amazing ideas
Some really great suggestions here. so think this week I am going to make more of an effort checking people are ok xx
These are some lovely acts of kindness to do Amie! It doesn’t take much to be kind to others! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
I always smile at strangers. Sometimes people give me strange looks, but I smile anyway. Just smiling makes me feel happier and, hopefully, helps someone else smile back.
Since I meet many people serving food three days a week, I love to notice things about people and let them know I saw how patient they were with their child or how much I love the aboriginal pattern of their scarf.
It really does make a difference!
This is such a gorgeous post. There’s always so much going on it is easy to forget the simple things can really make a difference. Great post!
This is such a lovely post! It’s these little things that really can make someone’s day. 🙂
This post was so lovely! Little acts of random kindness are so fun to do and they make me feel all the better for helping out, even in the smallest possible way. All of your suggestions were fantastic and I’ll be making a mental note or two to try out some of your ideas 🙂
Emily | http://www.thatweirdgirllife.com
I think it’s really sad when people are genuinely shocked when someone is kind to them. Just goes to show how withdrawn most people are from just generally being kind! These are great suggestions x
I love this!! The world could use a lot more kindness.
Love this! Being kind doesn’t have to be much… listening, asking if they’re okay are amazing things you have suggested. I agree, we should all do more! I love this! Thanks for sharing x
Thank you so much for sharing this post lovely, it’s a really positive one! I’m sending you so much love. 💜
With love, Alisha Valerie x | http://www.alishavalerie.com
Love this. We absolutely need more kindness.
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Aww, these are such sweet ideas, thank you for sharing Amie! It’s true that a small act of kindness can make such a big difference to someone’s day. This is such a lovely positive post, thanks for these great suggestions <3 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
These are such amazing things!
I try to do as many small acts of kindness as I can too.
Recently I gave a load of baby things for free to a new mum that wanted to buy some bits off me as she was a single mum so I thought I’d help as best as I could.
Love Lozza xo
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What a lovely post! It is so easy to be kind but not all of us are all of the time!
Rosie
It’s true, kindness makes a world of difference and it costs nothing.
Awww! This is such a lovely post! Not surprising since it’s been written by you! c; I try to do small things to help someone such as holding a door open, letting them onto the bus first or chatting to them.
Daisy xoxo | TheDeeWhoLived
Showing random acts of kindness can really make someone’s day. A lady once commented on my makeup saying how much she liked it and also asked me where I got my foundation from and it really made me feel happy! X
What a wonderful post on what we need to do more of. Random acts of kindness are always free. And no matter how big or small an act is, the thought is what is important!
Love this post! These are all such sweet and easy ideas that anybody can do. I need to try to do some of these more often for sure.
Loved how genuine and uplifting this is 💕❤
LOVE this point… If we all did this, imagine what the world would be like?
Great ideas! I love these ideas.