Looking for ways to make our world a bit brighter and healthier? See these ideas, which were gleaned from a list on the website One Kind Act . There are 55 small acts of kindness listed there!

• Say, “I love you.” to the people you love.
• Hold the door open for the person behind you.
• Let someone out in front of you in traffic.
• Give something to the homeless (blanket, a jacket, a sandwich)
• Pay the toll for the driver behind you.
• Take a minute to direct someone who is lost, even though you’re rushing.
• Write a letter to a child who could use some extra attention. Kids love getting mail.
• Offer to pick up groceries for an elderly neighbor, especially in extreme weather.
• Give a homeless person your doggie bag.
• Tip more than 15% especially when your server seems to be having a bad day.
• Write a thank you note to one of your teachers past or present and let them know how grateful you are for them.
• Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while.
• Put some money in the parking meter for the next person.
• Let the person who needs the closer parking spot have it.
• Help the elderly and parents with small children.
• Smile when you answer the phone.
• Thank the men and women in uniform.
• Share your umbrella with someone who doesn’t have one.
• Smile and say hello to a complete stranger.
• Be kind to animals.
• Pick up a check in a restaurant.
• Volunteer in your community (hospital, soup kitchen, animal shelter).
• Practice gratitude everyday and simply be kind.
• Put a coin in an expired meter.
• Help a mother carry her baby stroller up the subway stairs, or hold a door open for her.
• Each time you get a new item of clothing, give away something old.
• Take someone’s shift as the car-pool parent.
• Bring your assistant coffee.
• Out of the blue, send flowers to a friend.
• Don’t interrupt when someone is explaining herself/himself.
• Offer to baby-sit for a single mom.
• Put your shopping cart back in its place.
• Call or write a note to a teacher who changed your life.
• Forgive someone a debt–and never bring it up again.
• Listen with all your senses.
• Write a note to the boss of someone who helps you, and explain how great a job that person is doing.
• Simply say, “I’m sorry” when you are wrong.
• Throw away your trash–and someone elses –after a movie, picnic or visit to a park.
• Encourage someone who seems despondent.
• Help a friend pack for a move.
• Ask someone, “How are you doing?”–and then really listen to her/his response.
• Pass along a great book you’ve just finished reading.
• Offer to take someone to the Doctor, Dentist, Physical Therapy appointment.

From: One Kind Act