20 Ways to Make Someone's Day!

20 Ways to Make Someone's Day!

Ever feel like contributing to some good in the world? Unsure how to go about it? This extra special post is for you!

Posted by Alison on 11th May, 2017.

Do you ever sit back and think about your contribution to world? How do people see me? Or even if you feel down and you want a little pick-me-up, if you're sick and tired of all the sadness in the world and would like to see a little kindness and change instead, this post is for you. If you're also like me, pretty shy and don't want to cause a major kerfuffle, this is good way to get you out of your comfort zone but not too much, so you can start to contribute and notice the kindness that we often walk past.

1. Open the door for someone

Think about it - people are running late, doing stressful uni work or feel down all the time. Imagine a stranger opening the door for you so you don't have to touch that dirty handle. How lovely!

2. Compliment someone

Whether it is a friend or a stranger, a little compliment goes a long way. View my last post about how simply complimenting someone can make their day here: http://openstorybookbycraab.blogspot.com.au/2017/05/student-captures-peoples-important.html.

3. Smile more

This is very cheesy but if you see someone walking past or looking at you funny, it always helps to smile. Even if they don't smile back, you can sleep happily knowing that you tried your hardest to be kind and gentle.

4. Ask people how they are

You will be surprised by how many people just want someone to notice them. Acknowledging a person and showing an interest is a great way to make someone feel special or even make a friendship.

5. Open the bin lid for someone

This is very similar to opening the door for someone, in that you don't have to touch the germs. However bins are a great place to start up a conversation about anything - the weather, rubbish, feeling tired, and so this is a good thing to do to make someone feel even slightly better about throwing away their rubbish.

6. Write a quick inspirational message

Do you ever see graffiti on things and wonder what it says or what it means? This is similar, but we want to be environmentally friendly too. Leave little chalk messages or pictures on the sidewalk or on the blackboards which are fun and give people something to think about, even give them little papers with a compliment, or even on stones at the park, or even share happy and funny memes!

7. Send a postcard to a friend

How nice would it be to open your boring letterbox full of bills and taxes to see a wonderful nice message from a friend you haven't heard from in a while?

8. Offer to walk someone's dog

Too often dog owners know the pain of wanting to take their pooch out for a walk but not having enough energy or time to do it. This is a great way to make a happy puppy and happy owner as well as getting some good exercise.

9. Tape spare change to a parking meter or vending machine

If you have heaps of 5c, 10c, 20c or 50c coins that you don't know what to do with, put them near a place where people stress out looking for that extra cent.So many times I get caught out with not having enough cents.

10. Bake or buy some cookies and share them

Everyone loves cookies, and free cookies are even better. Offer a cookie to everyone you talk to. You will see a lot more happy faces.

11. Say thank you to the bus driver or shop assistant

The bus driver has very long days at the wheel , but at least he can rest knowing he is appreciated for his hard work.

12. Tell someone a joke or funny story

Not at other's expense, but telling someone a positive story will always lighten up their mood and give them something to think about.

13. Recycle

You will be surprised how good it feels to help prevent global warming and extend the Earth's life, one piece of paper at a time,

14. Donate things you don't want or need anymore

If you have spare clothes or toys sitting in the cupboard collecting dust, why not take them to a charity box or a place like St. Vincent's to donate to people who would love this item.

15. Buy a plant

You may not be raising a child but this plant-baby will grow and give you oxygen whilst making you feel like contributing a beautiful plant into the world with all your hard work and maintenance.

16. Offer to help with someone's homework or assignments

If you see someone struggling and crying with their project due in 1 hour, spend that hour attempting to help them if they accept.

17. Laugh at people's jokes

Everyone knows the pain of not being funny, me especially, but giving an extra-hard laugh every now and then will make someone feel slightly funnier and encourage them to smile.

18. Leave public toilets in a good condition

No one wants to walk into a toilet that has been destroyed. Try to clean up your mess, or alert other users if you notice something horrific in the stall so the person doesn't have to see it too. It may result in a laugh.

19. Give your seat up on the bus or train

No one likes giving up their well-earned seat so I can assure you that it would be appreciated.

20. Last one - be yourself

This is a way to make your own day! Don't trick yourself into being someone you are not. Share kindness and practise it. Find inner peace. Help yourself by helping others. Be like Dean Winchester:

References and Related Links

https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas

http://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/100-acts-kindness-kids/

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Dean Winchester gif: http://esnkapa.org/news/esn-volunteers

Posted by Alison (45175411) on 11/05/2017.