Friday – What Will You Do This Weekend?

Random Acts of Kindness.

• Make a donation to your local animal shelter – treats, food, first aid supplies, toys or even cat litter.
• Give a donation to a charity as a gift for someone who already has everything.
• Write something nice about your waitperson on the back of the bill. Or, leave a larger than usual tip if the service has been exceptionally good.
• Donate blood.
• Send a card to a lonely person.
• Surprise someone in your house with breakfast in bed.
• After loading your groceries in the car, return your cart to the store. Better yet, offer to take a stranger’s cart too.
• Save box tops for education and donate to a local school, even if you don’t have children.
• Prepare treats for neighbors, emergency workers, mail carriers, coworkers or other community members, along with a note of appreciation.
• Bring a treat to share with coworkers.

Thursday – Make a Difference Today!

Random Acts of Kindness

· Flowers and chocolate are wonderful, but a smile is also a gift. Use it today!

· Find yourself at the grocery store and it’s not yet the weekend? Give your place at the checkout line to another person, such as someone in a hurry or a parent with restless little children.

· Send a letter to some former teachers, letting them know the difference they made in your life.

· Send a gift anonymously to a friend.

· Tell your children why you love them.

· Give a hug to a friend.

· Praise the work or attitude of an employees, supervisor or coworker.

· When a coworker needs to talk, meet him or her at lunch and listen with compassion.

· Place some flowers on the desk of each of your coworkers.

· Offer to help out with the not-so-pleasant tasks at work.

Wednesday – Be Helpful and Encouraging Today

Random Acts of Kindness

· Help someone struggling with heavy bags.

· Compliment someone you don’t really know about something they are wearing.

· Hold the door open for someone rushing to catch it.

· Write a kind note to relatives and friends, letting them know why they are special.

· Select some people in your life who you feel need a special life and send them a gift: flowers, tickets to a special event or even dinner for the two of you to share.

· Buy books for a day care or school.

· Write a note to your mother/father and tell them why they are special.

· Say something nice to everyone you meet today.

· Refrain from negative talk; concentrate on the positive.

Tuesday – Smile and Be Happy Today

Random Acts of Kindness

· Smile and say “hello” to someone you don’t know.

· Do not talk behind anyone’s back or spread rumors.

· Include a note or joke in your child’s or spouse’s lunchbox.

· Drive safely and courteously.

· Stop for a person waiting to cross the street.

· Show your appreciation to coworkers through words and notes.

· Call a loved one just to say “I love you” or to tell them what you appreciate about them.

· Leave a bouquet of flowers on a neighbor’s front step or to a co-worker anonymously.

· Pat someone on the back.

· Be a friend to a new coworker.

· Laugh out loud often and share your smile generously.

Monday – No Reason at All Day

Random Acts of Kindness.

· Give someone a compliment today.

· Write a thank you note to a friend, family member or co-worker who went out of his or her way to help you.

· Instead of writing the note, thank him or her in person!

· As you go about your day, pick up trash

· Call or write to someone you haven’t spoken to in a long time, just to say you’re thinking about them.

· Plan lunch with a coworker.

· Send a treat to a school or day-care center.

· Share positive news and quotes with others.

· Help an overworked colleague with some tasks

· No Reason at all Potluck: Why wait for the next birthday, or when a coworker leaves? Schedule a potluck for your group just because.