17 Simple Ways To Be Nice This World Kindness Day

It's cool to be nice :)

Nov 21, 2018

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World Kindness Day is one day a year that we can all take it upon ourselves to do something nice for someone else. Although we should be kind every day, this national holiday sheds light on the importance of caring for each other. Being kind is not about lavish gestures or spending money, but it is about the simple things. Smiling at someone may seem like the most silly thing, but it may truly make someone else's day. Make a pledge to yourself to be nice to someone this World Kindness Day and every other day. Remember: It's cool to be nice :)

1. Smile, it's contagious :)

2. Hold the door for someone

3. Be an active listener

4. Talk to someone new

5. Give a genuine complement

6. Reach out to an old friend

7. Let someone into your lane while driving

8. Say please and thank you

9. Keep that sigh to yourself

10. Leave a tip

11. Be patient

12. Express your gratitude

13. Have a positive outlook

14. Offer a hug

15. Tell a joke

16. Stick up for someone

17. Avoid gossiping

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God will never leave us nor forsake us

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17 Simple Ways To Be Nice This World Kindness Day

It's cool to be nice :)

1. Smile, it's contagious :)

2. Hold the door for someone

3. Be an active listener

4. Talk to someone new

5. Give a genuine complement

6. Reach out to an old friend

7. Let someone into your lane while driving

8. Say please and thank you

9. Keep that sigh to yourself

10. Leave a tip

11. Be patient

12. Express your gratitude

13. Have a positive outlook

14. Offer a hug

15. Tell a joke

16. Stick up for someone

17. Avoid gossiping

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The highlights of your childhood.

1. Wonderballs

2. iPod Nanos

3. Heelys

4. Dance Dance Revolution.

5. Silly Bandz

6. "I love boobies" bracelets

7. Crimped hair

8. The "Muffins" or "Shoes" Youtube videos.

9. Club penguin

10. Skip Its.

11. Bratz Dolls and Polly Pockets.

12. Baby Bottle Pops

13. Myspace

14. Abercrombie models

15. Ferby

16. Nerf guns

17. Game Cube

18. Slip 'N' Slides

19. Easy Bake Ovens

20. Dunkaroos

21. Nintendo DS

22. Drake & Josh

23. Play-Doh

24. The Sims 2

25. Razor scooter

You wish you could be #5, but you know you're probably a #6.

1. The one who sits in the front row

2. The one who is always online shopping

3. The one who always falls asleep

4. The one who never pays attention

5. The one who never studies (but still aces the class)

6. The one who is always stressed

7. The one you've never seen before

God will never leave us nor forsake us

"How'd You Sleep?" "Great, I got a full 40 minutes."

When someone asks, "How'd you sleep?"

Checking your grades online.

Apologizing to your parents in advance for your GPA.

When your professor assigns another assignment on top of your finals schedule and suddenly you're trying to manage 100 responsibilities.

Stress Eating Everything In Sight.

Kissing up to the professor for the sake of your grade.

When someone tells you that finals aren’t that bad.

When your professor gets mad at your class for not turning something in on time

Realizing you forgot to do an assignment.

Having your sixth cup of coffee for the day.

Nearing the end and making plans with your friends for when you get home:

Crushing the final you thought you'd fail.

Failing the final you thought you'd crush.

Finally being finished.

Self-assuring yourself in the aftermath of finals, verbally and physically.

Navigating the Season's Upsides and Downsides

1. Pro: Leaves change color

2. Pro: Clothes get cozier

3. Pro: Football!

4. Pro: Peaceful walks

5. Pro: Fun fall activities

6. Pro: Start of holidays

7. Con: Allergies and colds

8. Con: Inconsistent weather

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