H.A.R.K Night might seem daunting, especially when trying to come up with ideas, but Random Acts of Kindness don’t need to be expensive or complicated – in fact, many of them are simple and easy! Here are some ideas to get you started!
Kindness Ideas
1. smile and say hello to a stranger.
2. write a handwritten note to a friend.
3. instead of just thinking it, verbally compliment someone.
4. ask someone ‘how are you?’ and mean it – and listen.
5. call someone you haven’t talked to in a while and listen.
6. offer someone else your seat on the bus/train.
7. visit a senior center or nursing home and talk to the residents.
8. say thank you to people for routine things.
9. tape a candy cane to an ATM machine.
10. pick up trash around your neighborhood or workplace.
11. leave your favorite book in a public place with a note.
12. send a nice card to a family member, just because.
13. take time to read to a child.
14. shovel a neighbor’s driveway or sidewalk.
15. hold the elevator for someone.
16. cook dinner for a busy parent or family.
17. introduce yourself to someone you always see around but rarely speak to.
18. give a $1 lottery ticket to a stranger.
19. put up anonymous, inspiring post-it notes for strangers to find.
20. leave chocolate for your co-worker.
21. one time, stop what you are focused on to help someone else.
22. write a ‘thank you’ letter to your parents.
23. fill up the tip jar at a restaurant without ordering anything.
24. be a courteous driver.
25. leave a collection of positive news clippings in a waiting room.
26. give candy canes to staff and shoppers in a store.
27. buy dinner for the car behind you in drive-thru.
28. let someone get ahead of you in line.
29. hand out flowers to strangers.
30. babysit for a single parent.
31. put quarters in all the slots of the kids vending machines.
32. compliment a stranger sincerely.
33. run an errand for someone.
34. donate an hour of your professional services.
35. invite someone who is alone over for dinner.
36. write a letter of appreciation to someone.
37. reach out to a person who has made a difference in your life.
38. come to the rescue of someone in need.
39. be patient.
40. don’t lose any opportunity to say ‘I love you’!
We’d love to hear more ideas, so please feel free to share!