National random acts of kindness day is celebrated on February 17th. I love being able to spread kindness do everyone. If you can do something kind for someone, they are going to truly appreciate it. You may even make their day better. I try to do random acts of kindness as often as I can. This could be something simple as opening up a door for someone or helping them carry their groceries. It doesn’t take much to be kind to someone. We need a lot more kindness in the world today.
Random Acts of Kindness Ideas
- Compliment Someone
- Pay for Someone Behind You
- Hold the Door Open for Someone
- Donate to a Charity
- Leave Money in Library Books or Anywhere you Want
- Tape Coins to Vending Machines for Others to Buy Something
- Surprise Your Neighbors With Something Nice
- Babysit For Someone For Free
- Invite a Friend or Family Member out For Coffee or Dinner
- Hide Encouraging Notes Everywhere
- Pick up Litter Whenever you See it
- Donate Flowers or Baked Goods to the Nursing Home
- Buy a Gift Card and Hand it to a Stranger
- Let Someone go in Front of you in Line
- Buy Flowers and Hand them out to Strangers
- Donate Clothing
- Bring Treats to your Coworkers
- Write a Note to Someone and Thank Them
- Comment Something Nice on Someone’s Photo on Social Media
- Reconnect With Old Friends
- Spend Time With the Elderly at a Nursing Home
- Leave a Note for your Mail Carrier
- Bring Snacks to the Local Fire or Cop Station
- Give a Gift to a Loved One
- Give a Generous Tip to Someone When You’re Eating out
- Volunteer Somewhere
Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness at Work
- Bring in Treats for all the Coworkers
- Treat a Coworker to Lunch
- Give a Compliment to Someone at Work
- Give Your Manager or Boss a Gift
- Bring Breakfast or Lunch in to Everyone at Work
- Bring in Coffee or Drinks for Everyone
- Leave Money or Treats in the Break Room
Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness at School
- Bring Treats or Gifts for Everyone Who Works in the Office
- Sit With Someone Who Doesn’t Have Anyone to Sit With
- Leave a Note Somewhere for Someone (could be on a locker or desk)
- Give Teachers a Gift or Treat
- Thank One of the School Workers
- Clean up Around the School. If you Ever See Trash, Pick it Up
- Help a Student Study for a Test or Maybe Tutor Them
Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness in Relationships
- Compliment Your Significant Other
- Buy Something for Your Partner
- Give Each Other a Massage
- Make Dinner For Your Partner
- Say Things You Love About Each Other
- Give Your Partner Breakfast in Bed
- Leave Love Notes Around the House for Your Partner
Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness for Kids
- Share Toys With Other Kids
- Bring Your Teacher a Gift
- Have Extra Snacks in Your Lunchbox and Give Them to Another Kid Who May Not Have One
- Always Say Thanks to Others
- Bring Snacks or a Small Gift to Others in Your Class (including the teacher)
- Compliment Someone
- Leave Kindness Rocks Around Your Town
- Tell Your Parents and Loved Ones That you Love Them
- Write a Letter to a Grandparent
- Set the Table for Dinner
- Clean Your Room Without Being Asked
- Read to Someone
- Give Someone you Know a Hug
- Give Someone a Thank you Note
Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day this February 17th. It doesn’t take much to do an act of kindness. Pick something from this list or maybe make up your own kindness act. Lets help make the world a better place one day at a time.
These are such great ideas. Being kind is always a good thing.
Yes!
I love these ideas. The world is a crazy place right now and if I can help someone smile, I am all in!
Exactly! I think we all need to spread some kindness.
What a wonderful list. Since I live in an area that has a lot of elderly people I like to help at the grocery store. Especially when they need help getting items from the shelves.
That’s so great. I do the same!
I really like this post. It made me smile and seeded some amazing ideas for the gifts I can give as an act of Random Kindness. Awesome, Kathy!
I’m so glad you like it. I love to help out whenever I can.
These are fantastic ideas for practicing random acts of kindness at school. Small gestures can make a big difference in someone’s day and these ideas are all very thoughtful and can help to create a more positive school community.
Exactly. It’s so simple to do something kind for someone.
This is a really great and wonderful post to read, I really enjoy reading this. This is a great list thanks for sharing this with us
Of course. I think spreading kindness is so important.
These are all really good suggestions for random acts of kindness, though (much like Valentine’s Day) I think it would be lovely if people were prone to do them more frequently vs once a year.
Right! I think it’s wonderful.
These are excellent ways to pass kindness along not just on Feb 17 but every day. It doesn’t take much effort to be kind to someone.
Agreed. I think they should be everyday too.
It’s always a good idea to spread some kindness. This is a great list!
Right! I love spreading kindness.
Great list. Oh i like the idea of putting money in books, especially my own titles at the library for lucky readers.
Same! I enjoy leaving money in library books.
These are wonderful ideas! I do some of them and this makes me happy! But I should increase good things I do!
I love being able to spread kindness whenever possible.