Random acts of kindness can really make a difference in someone's day. You never know what someone is going through and sometimes, just doing a nice thing for them can make a world of difference. Here are 25 small things that you can do to brighten someone's day.
1. Surprise them with their favorite coffee.
2. Give them a genuine compliment.
3. Make lunch or dinner plans with them at their favorite place.
4. Pay it forward while you're in line at Dunkin' or Starbucks by paying for the coffee of the person behind of you.
5. Comment something positive on a friend's selfie.
6. Send them a list of songs you think they'll love.
7. Text them and let them know how much you appreciate them.
8. Offer to help them study or work on a project if they are struggling.
9. Give them a piece of your gum.
10. Throw away their trash for them.
11. Buy them flowers (or even a single flower, it's the thought that counts!)
12. Buy them their favorite candy at the convenience store.
13. Hold the door for them.
14. Let them vent to you and really listen to what they have to say.
15. Share a funny video with them that you know they'd like.
16. Pick something up for them if they drop something.
17. Show interest in them; ask how their day is and really listen to their response.
18. Brush the snow off of their car.
19. Remind them that they can do whatever it is they're holding back from doing.
20. Be optimistic and highlight the positive aspects of their dilemma/problem.
21. Congratulate them on their accomplishment and let them know that you are proud of them.
22. Run an errand for them or go with them while they run errands.
23. Send them a care package or small gift.
24. Ask them if they need or want anything when you leave the room to go somewhere.
25. Just smile, it can really go a long way!
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