100 Ways to Spread Love and Kindness

 A simple smile or letting someone get in front of you in line can be a way to  spread love and kindness in this complicated world we live in.  The act of spreading love and kindness does not have to be planned, it can be spontaneous for both you and others.

We have a lot going on and we never really know what issues or challenges others are dealing with each day. I always try to look at it from that point of view and that helps when I encounter someone not so nice.  So by doing simple acts like paying it forward, or saying thank you may have a positive impact someone’s day.

“In this world where you can be anything, be kind”

That is why it is important to spread love and kindness throughout the day. It could really be what someone needs.

Here are 100 ways to spread love and kindness.

• Buy from a small business
• Be kind to yourself
• Buy someone flowers
• Share someone’s sponsored social post
• Write a letter to someone
• Buy someone’s lunch
• Offer to help someone carry their bags
• Donate money to an important to you cause or charity
• Volunteer your time
• Make a playlist and share it

• Show forgiveness
• Love yourself
• Respond with kindness
• Send a care package to a soldier or college student
• Donate blood
• Do something romantic for your spouse/partner
• Give a parent a break and babysit
• Be a designated driver
• Participate in a charity walk/run
• Teach someone a new skill
• Give thank you notes to service workers

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

Dalai Lama

• Hold the door open for someone
• Be someone’s cheerleader
• Share a meal with a friend
• Ask people How they are doing
• Admit to your mistakes
• Avoid judgement
• Become a caretaker
• Be a good friend/partner
• Plan a play date
• Leave a generous tip
• Show respect for others time

• Let someone get in front of you in line
• Ask if you can help when you see someone in need
• Be a good neighbor
• Mentor someone
• Leave a positive comment on a blog
• Bake some goodies and share
• Help someone with work or chores
• Leave change in the vending machine
• Cultivate optimism
• Share a Win
• SMILE

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”

Mother Teresa

• Donate blood
• Be patient
• Pay for a strangers coffee or lunch
• Self -reflect on your day and share it with friends or family
• Make someone laugh
• Lend an ear and Listen
• Write an anonymous note of encouragement for a stranger
• Add extra money to the parking meter
• Let the car merge in traffic in front of you
• Offer support

• Leave a positive review for a business you recently visited or made a purchase from
• Give out compliments
• Connect/Introduce people
• Reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in a while
• Create (paint, cook music, craft, poem) and share it
• Donate books, clothes, household items
• Teach a free class on something you love
• Have an attitude of gratitude
• Support an Artist (buy or share their work)
• Give someone a hug

“Kindness is the most important tool to spread love among humanity.”

• Spend quality time with family
• Say Thank You!
• Help a neighbor with yard work
• Share a good book with a friend
• Let someone keep the change
• Spread positive news about someone
• Be kind
• Tell a parent they are doing a good job
• Leave sticky notes with positive messages in public places
• Set boundaries

1. Practice Empathy
2. Tell someone how special they are to you
3. Wave and/or Say Hello to a stranger (with a smile)
4. Invite someone to join you for a walk or workout
5. Write a thank you note
6. Give someone a compliment
7. Make small talk with strangers
8. Speak up for someone in need
9. Give recommendations for your favorite places
10. Be open-minded to others and their perspective

“Spread love. Not hate.”

• Adopt a pet
• Send someone an unexpected gift
• Honor a friend or loved one
• Take a treat to coworkers
• Acknowledge others and their feelings
• Invite friends over for drinks and games
• Give freely (what you can afford to give)
• Help a friend move and unpack
• Avoid gossip
• Bring peace to stressful or difficult situations

• Send an email to someone you admire and let them know how they have inspired you
• Use your platform to share something inspirational (Social sites/Websites)
• Dance or sing with someone
• Become a class helper
• Give someone flowers
• Be good to mother earth (Recycle, Reduce, Reuse)
• Be encouraging
• Be Present
• Share this post to share the love

Share some ways you spread love and kindness. Remember: Small actions breeds great results.