Acts of kindness ideas!!

The internet can be such a toxic place sometimes!! I think one way to change that is to spread positivity and inspire others to be kind, so here I'm making a positive corner on the internet where we can share ideas for little acts of kindness we can do for others to brighten up their day 🌞 Please share your own ideas in the comments!

For friends

1. Message a friend you haven't spoken/seen in a while and ask them what's up, or that you've been thinking about them!! (you never know what they're going through, they could be going through a rough time, and knowing their friend is thinking about them and wants to know how they're doing could really cheer them up)
   
2. Make a DIY project as a gift for a friend, even if there is no special occasion like a birthday coming up! This could be something like making them a necklace or bracelet out of beads, buying a felt kit and making them a little animal, making an embroidery or punch needle design (there are beginners kits online and in stores), make a little statue out of air dry clay or fimo, or just make them a drawing!
   
3. If you're going out for a walk, ask a friend if they'd like to join you
   
4. Compliment your friends often and/or tell them how much you enjoy spending time with them, some people never receive compliments and it can really make their day
   
5. Make a compilation of pictures you've taken together as a slideshow or as a cute video using capcut!! this app has many templates made by others, you can search for something like "friends" and get lots of cute video templates to add your pictures to with music
   
6. Send them videos or songs that make you think of them
   
7. Invite your friend to play videogames, and board games, or watch a movie/TV show with you
   
8. Bake yummy treats for your friends (banana bread is my fave thing to make for others)
   
9. Send them cute sparkly GIFs
   

For family

Honestly, everything I mentioned above you can do with family, but here are some additional things (ofc I know this doesn't apply to everyone since everyone's family situation is different, these are my personal ideas based on my experiences)

1. If there's a family member you haven't spoken to in a while, ask them for life updates, tell them that you love and appreciate them, and do whatever you think would be best to let them know they are thought of and loved!
   
2. Send them cute videos and GIFs, and good morning/goodnight pictures, or call them to say good morning or goodnight, older generations, especially like this
   
3. Interview them on their life and family history (if they're comfortable with this, not everyone has a great family), and write these things down and/or record it! Making a little biography on their life and history is good and lets them know you care deeply about them and who they are
   
4. Make a family tree together, going as far back as you can, writing as much extended family as you can, and also writing as many details as you can for each family member, it can be really cool! There are websites to do this for free or you can do it on paper
   
5. Ask them to watch their favorite movie or TV show together, you might find older movies you really like!
   
6. Make a playlist of their favorite songs
7. Give them compliments on their outfits, their hair, and their looks!!
8. Offer to help clean and cook
9. Send them postcards/greeting cards in the mail (or give them one in person) even the cute ones that say something like "thinking of you!" are so cute. A postcard is a good idea to send your family if you are on vacation.

For strangers

This, of course, will vary depending on culture and if the stranger is comfortable with being interacted with!! 

1. If someone needs change or help buying essentials and you have the resources to help them, offer them help
   
2. If you see a homeless person and there is a grocery store or food place nearby, ask them if they need anything or buy them a meal
   
3. Compliment strangers, since they don't know you, it makes it more apparent to them that you genuinely mean it since sometimes we can overlook compliments from those we know
   
4. If a stranger sneezes around you, say bless you! (when this happens to me it always makes me smile idk)
   
5. This one is more for acquaintances, if you frequently see someone outside you occasionally talk to and enjoy their company, you could make them a little craft as a gift!
   
6. Say good morning to people (this may not be acceptable in certain cultures where strangers never talk to each other)
   
7. If there is someone with a cute dog, you could make someone's day by asking for their dog's name and saying their dog is cute!! It's also a good way to make acquaintances, complimenting someone's dog can lead to further conversation
8. Offer your seat to others on the bus or train, no matter their age