Motivational Monday – World Kindness Day – 7 Ways to Celebrate

 

World Kindness Day is celebrated November 13^th. Acts of kindness can uplift the giver and receiver of the deed. Think about a time you did something kind for someone, or you were the recipient of kindness. How did you feel?

There are things you can do for World Kindness Day that don’t cost any money; Below are 3.

1.      Smile and say hi to someone.

2.      Send a note of gratitude – whether it’s an email or snail mail, express your gratitude to someone.

3.      Write a recommendation or review – perhaps you know someone who is job searching, or an author; Support them through your words.

Here are more ways to spread kindness, some may cost money, but you decide what to spend.

4.      Put together birthday boxes for co-workers – form a team to put together boxes or bags at the beginning of the month for individuals with birthdays that month. You could include a card signed by everyone, a gift card to a local coffee shop, or something else the person likes.

5.      Donate school supplies to a local school.

6.      Create a Kindness Jar – this can be something you do at home or at the office. Decorate a mason jar and include the words “Spread Kindness.” Have a small note pad or sticky notes next to the jar. Individuals can write a family member’s name or co=worker’s name, depending on whether the jar is for home or the office. Add a kind thought and drop the note in the jar.

At a staff meeting ask each person to read a note. At home notes can be read at the end of the week or make it a family night tradition.

7.      Create “Blessing Bags” – collect items to donate to a women’s shelter or homeless shelter.

All of the ideas above were adapted from an article titled, 20nWorld Kindness Day Activities to Try at Home and Work. Click here for the full article. Try any of the ideas and put your own spin on them.

What would you add to the list of ways to celebrate World Kindness Day? Spread kindness on World Kindness Day and beyond.