little things you can do on a daily basis to improve your life or someone else's
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Anonymous
| ... in the random act of kindness category... |
Anonymous
| Pay it forward. Not just at Starbuck's, but in little ways that someone may never realize it was you. |
Anonymous
| My yoga teacher always says at the end of class, "You can't be unhappy and grateful at the same time". I try to be grateful for all of the little things in life, every day (which then improves my own life). |
Anonymous
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11:42: what specific things do you do that others can learn from to make this happen?
1147: what practices do you do to increase gratitude? |
Anonymous
| It depends. Sometimes I get a coworker a coffee or offer someone a meal, or sometimes I just send a nice text/email, etc. Sometimes I compliment an outfit or a hairdo, or tell someone they're good at their job or a good parent, etc. |
Anonymous
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I'm 11:47. I have found that journaling in the evening for the express purpose of capturing a few things from that day that I am grateful for has helped. Even little things - like the sunshine this morning after several days of rain.
I also greet every person I interact with each day with a smile and ask how they are. My life is just much easier since I've made an effort to be kind for no reason. |
Anonymous
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I've had a rule for years...say "Good Morning" to two total strangers.
It yields some interesting results. I'm surprised at the number of people who just stare at me like I'm crazy. Meh, it makes me feel better. |
Anonymous
| Be nice to service workers in a non-patronizing way. |
Anonymous
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Pay someone a compliment
Be consciously aware of how often you complain or say "I don't like" or "I can't stand" or "I hate"- simply blocking those negative statements before they come out is huge in feeling and thinking more positive in general. And trust me, other people appreciate not having to hear your complaints! |
Anonymous
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When driving, if someone asks to merge or get over by using their blinker, let them in. You'll be pleasantly surprised how good it feels to be nice, and also how many people will wave to say thanks.
Along the same lines, when a giant truck is trying hard to get over in traffic (easing along, blinker on), make space for him and let him merge. I know it's no fun to drive behind a tractor trailer but these poor guys are just trying to make a living. Very small gestures that will make you and others feel good. |
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| Put some cold water out for the trashmen, especially in the summer |
Anonymous
| I'm a single mom with a young child and no car. I appreciate it so much when people offer us rides to places we can't get to on public transit: the birthday party at a bounce place, target, fun apple picking. I don't like to ask unless it's an emergency, but it is so nice when people offer. |
Anonymous
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I'm a good listener, and put that to use, particularly when I feel people are having a bad day. |
Anonymous
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Just picking up something someone dropped is kind.
I'm in my 30's, but in my late teens had a debilitating illness and had to re-learn to walk so I'm sensitive to people having a hard time getting on and off city buses. I always give them space and sometimes even quietly say "No need to rush" so they don't feel anxious about taking so long. I tied a shoe for a boy playing in my apartment hallway. His friends were laughing at him that he couldn't do it himself so I whispered "took me until I was 8" so he wouldn't feel so bad. There's a single mom in my building who works part time as a waitress and part time as a bartender and her daughter is often home alone in the evenings. If I'm making a big dinner I'll call her daughter to run over and get some food. |
Anonymous
It's pretty sad people have to consciously practice this. |