I’ve decided that since it’s the holiday season and this is the time of year for giving, I would start giving back to the community in any way I can. All of November I’ve done small acts of kindness to those who need a reminder that not everything in this world is bad. My goal for November and December is to do at least three acts of kindness a week. So far, I’ve been successful. I’ve documented every week all the kind things I’ve done for others:
Week One: I wrote a letter of encouragement to my supervisor and put it on her car. I started sending ‘Good Morning’ texts to my friend who was having a hard time after a break up. I shared my lunch with a coworker. Week Two: Traded job sites with a coworker because it was raining, and she couldn’t be outside because she has a compromised immune system. Participated in gathering food items for a Thanksgiving basket. Gave a generous tip to my server because she told me she was having a hard week. Week Three: Wrote appreciation letters to members of the armed forces. Joined a secret Santa fundraiser. Donated money to a non-profit. Week Four: Gave a coworker my personal phone number so she could call or text me whenever she needed to talk. I gave strangers compliments. I showed people appreciation by thanking them for everything they have done for me. I let someone into my lane on the freeway. All these acts of kindness not only made the other person feel good, but they made me feel good as well. It was a great way to engage in some self-care. I’m glad I challenged myself to do this. Doing acts of kindness can impact someone’s whole day. I challenge you all to do at least one kind thing a day. It doesn’t matter how small it will make someone’s day so much better. Also pay attention to how you feel too. I promise the feeling you get when you are kind will not disappoint!
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12/26/2018 05:47:10 pm
Acts of giving are a great pick me up! ❤ It makes the other person better, but it has an amazing effect on our own mental wellbeing too!
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