My mom used to say, kind thoughts, kind deeds, kind words. And if it doesn’t apply- you shouldn’t be doing it. I often hear that voice in my head when I’m being snarky or selfish and still give the obligatory eye roll even though I know I need to reevaluate what I’m doing.
In an effort to live her good advice, here are 33 things you can do to make someone smile today.
- Compliment a coworker’s outfit
- Let someone else have the close parking space
- Buy your friend coffee
- Put a note in your child’s lunchbox
- Flirt with your spouse (a simple text that says “you’re cute” even counts)
- Make your family’s favorite meal
- Call your mom. Or your dad. Or someone who loves you and thinks you don’t call enough
- Ask how someone is doing- and LISTEN to the answer
- Bring flowers to your friend, sister, wife (are you reading today honey!?)
- Tell someone you’re proud of them (and why)
- Do a cruddy chore so someone else doesn’t have to
- Bring in treats to the share at the office
- Text your teen something that won’t embarrass them
- Surprise your spouse for a lunch date
- Bring home a special treat for the family that you don’t often have
- Tell your barista how much you love the drink they made you
- Let somebody go in front of you at the grocery store
- Let your child tell you a story and don’t interrupt (I know it’s long and might not make sense)
- Bake treats for your neighbors- just because
- Invite a friend over for dinner
- Praise a coworker on a job well done
- Hold the door open for someone
- Leave a love note in your loved one’s briefcase/purse
- Offer to help
- Smile at a stranger
- Give someone a hug
- Buy an unexpected gift for someone
- Offer to watch a friend’s children
- Give a well-deserved waiter a great tip
- Rake your neighbor’s yard while you do your own
- Take in your neighbors trash cans
- Send an old friend an email just so they know you’re thinking of them
- Say yes to your child when you really want to say no(Pin me and spread the smiles!!)
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