Random Acts of Kindness: 20 Ways to Brighten Someone’s Day
February might be the shortest month, but it is the month of love! This is the perfect time to create a new habit of kindness and giving back to the people who care most about you, as well as to people you might not know. Here are 20 ways to get you started and share the love this season!
Uplifting Those Around You!
The “thinking of you” text: Send a message to a friend you haven’t checked on in a while to say you’re rooting for them.
A Handwritten Note: in a world of online messaging, a physical note left on a desk means so much more.
Active Listening: give someone your 100% undivided attention when having a conversation- no phones, no distractions
Share a Memory: send an old photo to a friend or family member with a special note about the moment
Offer a Hand: ask a busy friend, “what is one thing on your to-do list I could help out with?”
Celebrate the Small Wins: notice a friend’s hard work and give them a compliment!
Brightening a Stranger’s Day!
The Drive-Thru Surprise: pay for the coffee or meal of the person behind you
the “5 star favor”: leave an online review for a local business that gave you great service
Return the Cart: put your grocery cart in the corral or grab a stray one from the parking lot when you go in
Elevator Etiquette: instead of staring at your phone, give someone a smile or “have a great day”
Share the Love: stick a “you’ve got this!” note on someone’s table if they get up
Hold the Door: it’s a classic- take those five extra seconds to help someone with their hands full
Giving Back to the Community!
Pantry Pick-ups: grab three extra items in your grocery run and drop them in a local donation bin
Clean your Path: See a piece of litter on your walk? Pick it up and throw it away
Donate Professional Wear: clean out your closet and give your office attire to the Career Closet.
Support a Cause: share a link to a non profit you care about on your social media
Practicing Self-Kindness!
Positive Self Talk: for every self-criticism you have, counteract it with two things you are proud of.
Unplug to Recharge: give yourself the "kindness" of an hour away from screens
The Early Night: recognize when your body is tired and give yourself the gift of an extra hour of sleep
Forgive a Mistake: let go of one thing you’ve been beating yourself up about. Today is a fresh start!
Kindness is a ripple effect—one small act can change someone’s entire day. Let’s share the love this month and see how far it goes. Happy February!
XOXO, Auburn Panhellenic
