25 Little Acts of Kindness...One Thoughtful Gesture

1. Take a minute to direct someone who is lost, even though you are rushing.

2.  Write a letter to a child who could use some extra attention.  Kids love getting mail.

3.  Offer to pick up groceries for an elderly neighbor.

4.  Give a homeless person your doggie bag.

5.  Say "I love you" to someone you love.

6.  Put a coin in an expired meter.

7.  Help a mother carry her baby stroller up the stairs, or hold a door open for her.

8.  Each time you get a new item of clothing, give away something old.

9.  Take someone's shift as the carpool parent.

10.  Bring your assistant coffee.

11.  Out of the blue, send flowers to a friend.

12.  Say "please" and "thank you" and really mean it.

13.  When you are on a crowded train, offer your seat to an elderly, disabled or pregnant person.

14.  Don't interrupt when someone is explaining herself. 

15.  Offer to babysit for a single mom.

16.  Let a fellow driver merge into your lane.

17.  Put your shopping cart back into its place.

18.  Call or write a teacher who changed your life.

19.  Bring a box of donuts to share at the office.

20.  Forgive someone a debt and never bring it up again.

21.  Listen with all your senses.

22.  Encourage someone who seems despondent.

23.  Volunteer to take care of a friend's dog while he or she is vacationing. 

24.  Help a friend pack for a move.

25.  Pass along a great book you've just finished reading.