Volunteer with a Local Nonprofit If you have some extra time, volunteering with a local nonprofit organization can be a great way to spend it! No matter your skills, there is almost certainly a nonprofit that would love your help. Try using volunteer opportunity listing sites like VolunteerMatch.org or Idealist.org Read more…
Make a Birthday Calendar It feels good when someone remembers your birthday. Still, it can be hard to keep track of birthdays! Whether you’re friends, family, acquaintances, or co-workers, if you know a person’s birthday, write it down in a birthday calendar that reminds you when birthdays are coming up. Read more…
Learn First Aid and CPR If you learn how to administer first aid and CPR, in the event that you find yourself witness to a medical emergency requiring first aid, you can save someone’s life!
Dads: Wear a “Free Dad Hugs” Shirt at Pride Parades Due to historical and persisting prejudice and discrimination, many members of the LGBTQ+ community no longer have relationships with their anti-LGBTQ+ parents. If you are attending a pride parade, wear a “Free Dad Hugs” shirt and give hugs to all Read more…
Check on Friends, Family, and Acquaintances in Times of Need If you know someone who is struggling in some way (e.g. grieving a loss, lost their job, dealing with mental health issues, etc.), check in on them from time to time. Send them a quick message or call and let Read more…
Practice Self-Love Being Intentionally Kind to yourself is important too! When you find yourself beating yourself up for things, take a moment to pause, interrupt the negative thoughts, and try to find something positive to say about yourself. It may feel inauthentic at first, but it helps.
Give Compliments Find someone’s inner beauty and tell them about it. Maybe it’s their smile, eyes, laughter, how they held the door for you, or even just their general demeanor.
The Power of a Good Workout When you see someone working out at the gym, give them motivation or praise them for pushing themselves. Doing this makes me push hard too!
Ask for Your Server’s Name The next time you order a meal from a server, ask for their name and thank them for helping you out. Try not to forget it!