75 Acts of Kindness that Are Sure To Inspire Others to Pay It Forward

When someone goes out of their way to be kind, it almost always inspires others to pay it forward in one way or another. In my own experience, I have found that when I’ve been on the receiving end of an act of kindness, it’s hard not to want to pay it forward!

In the past, I have participated in kindness challenges, kindness days and kindness weeks. And these are all very noble initiatives, in which I will continue to participate. But ultimately, I think we should always be looking for opportunities to be kind to others and to pay it forward – not just on certain days or weeks. Kindness is what makes the world go around, and the more we can be kind to one another the more likely we are to build each other up and ultimately, change the world!

So, here’s my kindness challenge to you: Do something kind for someone else. Every. Single. Day.

And at the end of each day, be sure to reflect back on the acts of kindness you did for others, and the acts of kindness you received from others. And don’t forget to include these in your gratitude journal!

If you’re having a hard time coming up with new ideas for how to be kind to others, don’t worry – I got you. I’ve created a list of 75 Acts of Kindness that is sure to inspire others to pay it forward and create a ripple effect so big that it will change the world!

75 Acts of Kindness:

1. Give a genuine compliment
2. Greet everyone with a smile
3. Hold the door open for someone
4. Offer to carry someone’s groceries
5. Let someone cut in front of you in line
6. Leave a generous tip
7. Offer your seat to someone
8. Buy someone a coffee
9. Hand deliver a thank you card
10. Leave a positive message in a public place for someone to find
11. Pay for the another person’s order in the drive thru line
12. Put coins in an expired parking meter
13. Stop to help someone who looks lost
14. Keep “care packages” with snacks, etc. in your car to give to the homeless
15. Pick up litter 
16. Write a positive online review
17. Write a positive comment on a photo on social media
18. Return a shopping cart
19. Offer to babysit for new parents who need a few hours to themselves
20. Plant a tree
21. Bring in your neighbour’s garbage bins
22. Bring food to the food bank
23. Volunteer at a soup kitchen
24. Buy a few bunches of flowers and hand them out at a seniors’ home
25. Let someone in your lane while driving
26. Send a care package to someone who is struggling
27. Cook a meal for a busy friend 
28. Leave an encouraging note in a family member’s lunch bag
29. Say “Thank you” with a smile to a service worker
30. Listen to someone who is going through a rough time
31. Pet sit for a neighbour or friend
32. Donate toys, blankets, etc. to a homeless shelter
33. Read a book to a child
34. Visit an elderly neighbour and ask what you can do to help them
35. Bring someone breakfast
36. Mow your neighbour’s lawn
37. Bring extra reusable shopping bags to the grocery store to give to someone who forgot theirs
38. Bring in baked goods to your workplace
39. Lend your child’s newborn clothing to soon-to-be-parents
40. Shovel your neighbour’s driveway
41. Call your mom or dad just to say “I love you”
42. Tell a friend who is a parent they are doing a great job raising their kids
43. Send someone an article they might like or find helpful
44. Sign up to be an organ donor
45. Buy lemonade from a lemonade stand
46. Donate used books to your neighbourhood’s Little Free Library
47. Write a thank you note to your mail carrier
48. Keep extra umbrellas to give to house guests when it starts raining
49. Offer a ride to a friend or colleague who normally takes public transit
50. Talk to a stranger at a party or event who doesn’t look like they know anyone.
51. Give your neighbours your phone number in case they ever need anything
52. Forgive someone who has wronged you in the past
53. Offer to help someone learn a language by having conversations with them 
54. Offer to mentor a college/university student who wants to work in your field
55. Deliver soup to someone who is sick
56. Participate in a charity walk or run
57. Help a friend move
58. Offer to take a photo
59. Be the designated driver during a night out with friends
60. Share a recipe 
61. Acknowledge and thank someone who has helped your career.
62. Visit a nursing home and spend time with the residents
63. Carpool
64. Give blood
65. Visit your grandparents
66. Lend or give a newly pregnant mom-to-be your maternity clothes
67. Pay the toll for the car behind you
68. Bring treats to your bus driver/mail carrier/hair dresser/car mechanic to thank them for their work
69. Make amends with someone you have wronged
70. Organize a diaper drive to collect unused diapers to bring to a women’s shelter
71. Adopt a family during the holidays to buy presents for
72. Tidy up after yourself wherever you go
73. Offer to drive a friend or neighbour to the airport
74. Donate your hair
75. Introduce yourself with a smile

What other acts of kindness can we add to the list? Leave a comment below to share how you will pay it forward today!

With love and gratitude,

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