I announced last week that I’m taking the last 100 days of 2020 and going to do my best to fill it with joy and good. It’s been seven days and we are well on our way to our 100 intentional acts of kindness. Here’s what we’ve done since this last week (my kids and husband are helping, too)
- Baked a batch of rolls for my neighbor
- Mailed a set of books to my nephew in Alaska
- Sent an encouraging card to a friend who is battling cancer
- Sent $50 restaurant gift card to a friend on the anniversary of losing a child
- Sent an encouraging card to my sister
- Sent a birthday card to a friend
- Sent a package of costume/dress-up jewelry for my niece in Alaska
- Sent an encouragement card and a Starbucks gift card to a friend going through a divorce
- Wrote a thank you letter to my daughter’s teacher with a Starbucks gift card
- Gifted a collection of baking supplies via a Buy Nothing Group to three different people
- Left a 50% tip on a food takeout order
- Purchased tuna at grocery store to drop off at Food Bank
- Sent flowers to a friend who lost her husband
As a family we are really enjoying this focus on good and I love the conversations and ideas it’s drummed up with my kids. Sending a card is one of the easiest ways you can encourage and lift someone up! It doesn’t have to be expensive – the Dollar Tree has greeting cards 2 for $1.
Later this week I have an appointment to donate blood – something I haven’t done in too long! And the kids and I have a list of things we want to do for others – so we’re excited to check in next week, too!
What are some ways you can show someone intentional kindness or compassion? What kinds of things can you do to bring more joy and good into the world!?
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