Compliment Someone
Be genuine. When you say compliments that you don't mean, people can almost always tell. Be respectful. Make sure what you're saying to someone isn't offensive, even if you "mean it to be a compliment". Time compliments carefully. Don't make it about you.
Go to Dinner with Friends
Take Care of the Person Behind You
Have you ever been at the drive through window and had someone purchase your morning coffee for you? Be that person. When you get to the window to pay for your order, tell the cashier you'd like to pay for the person's order behind you. It will feel great!
Let Someone Go in Front of You
Nearly everyday we encounter a situation where we are required to wait in line. Whether it is at home, school, work or in town, go ahead and let someone in front of you.Waiting in line can often be a frustrating and tedious situation that causes people to become irritable and impatient. Most people experience this while driving. Letting another driver go in front of you when they need to change lanes or make a turn can really make a big difference. Being patient and letting someone in, puts ease to the irksome situation, makes that person’s day a little better, and is simply a considerate gesture.
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Encourage your friends, family and coworkers to use reusable water bottles. You could also create a challenge at work or school to see who can go the longest without using a disposable water bottle. Take it one step further and challenge businesses, government offices, and schools to completely eliminate the use of disposable water bottles.
Teach a Child Something New
Do you have a friend neighbor or classmate who is from another country and doesn’t speak very much English? Or perhaps you are from another place and speak a language other than English. Offer to help someone else learn to speak or read in your language. Meanwhile, you'll be able to learn a little of their language or more about the culture they come from.
Take Someone to the Movies
For many people going to the movies is luxury that rarely occurs. For some it is the cost that hinders their ability to go. For others it is the lack of time, energy, or transportation. Make sure all of your friend's needs are met, and then plan a time to treat your friend, neighbor, or lonely relative to the movies.
Give Affirmation
Words can heal, they can bless, they can bring comfort and they can transform lives. So choose to be an affirming person. Offer encouragement freely to your friends, co-workers, and family, and without any expectation of anything in return. You can always find something positive to say in any situation, it just depends on your perspective. Be generous with your words of affirmation to all those around you, and most importantly, to yourself.
Send Flowers
Show someone--your mom, your partner, a friend--you love them by surprising them with flowers when they least expect it. So often flowers are only sent on birthdays or anniversaries. Send flowers to your loved ones on any day!
