Random Acts of Kindness

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Simple Changes

Our community is participating in 30 Acts of Kindness this month. Every day a small idea of kindness is presented that can make a difference in the lives of those around us.

Doing something good for others can be as simple as a smile or a kind word. Each and every act of kindness makes our world a better place.

Here is the list of 30 ideas to try to incorporate in our daily lives:

  1. Reconnect with old friends
  2. Write a thank you note
  3. Buy coffee for a stranger
  4. Smile at everyone you see
  5. Brighten someone’s day with flowers
  6. Offer free hugs
  7. Donate or volunteer for a charity
  8. Be a Snow Angel
  9. Encourage someone with a note
  10. Organize a food drive
  11. Share your knowledge
  12. Pay a compliment
  13. Donate used books
  14. Be kind to the environment
  15. Offer to help a neighbour
  16. Forgive someone
  17. Pick up litter while out walking
  18. Be kind to yourself
  19. Share the gift of music
  20. Treat someone to a movie
  21. Offer a friend a ride
  22. Share laughter – tell a joke!
  23. Gift a reusable bag
  24. Hold the door open
  25. Be a good listener
  26. Brighten someone’s day with a balloon
  27. Show kindness to an elderly person
  28. Prepare and share a meal with a friend
  29. Return a shopping cart
  30. Reciprocate kindness shown to you this month

We truly can make the world a better place, one small act of kindness at a time.

Source: 30 Acts of Kindness Challenge

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Choose Positive

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Simple Changes

Is your cup half full or half empty? Do you spend the majority of your time thinking about what is going wrong in your life or do you see the positive in every situation?

Regardless of our circumstances, we always (yes, always!) have a choice to see the positive side of life. If you aren’t used to doing that, it may take a bit of effort to switch your mind into thinking of the positive but doing so will produce amazing results. It actually re-wires your brains to be more positive!

So, make the choice to see, think and speak about the positive side of every situation. Do it daily, hourly. Look for the good. Really look for it.

Here are a few ways to help us do that is:

  • Start your day saying three things you are grateful for
  • Keep a Gratitude Journal
  • Play uplifting music
  • Watch comedies and movies that make you smile
  • Read books that are inspiring
  • Compliment others, especially those who annoy your
  • Go for a walk in nature and marvel at all the miracles around you
  • Say “I love you” to others… and yourself
  • At the end of the day forgive (others and yourself) and then let it go
  • Before you go to sleep, go over the positive things that happened that day

The choice is yours. What will you choose?

glass half full

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