60 Quick, Simple & Inexpensive Acts of Kindness You Can Take Today

Did you know that random acts of kindness can reduce stress, improve emotional wellbeing and even have a positive impact on your physical health?
It’s true, the benefits of simply being kind can be incredibly powerful, not just for ourselves but for others too. We should never underestimate the power of being kind. Of reaching out and lifting one another up.
Especially in recent times, which have witnessed a great degree of division, it has become even more important to act with empathy, understanding and an open-mind.
At Bonpinda, we are always seeking new ways to support our family and friends, as well as our local community. And what we’ve learnt is that the smallest gestures can, in fact, hold the most meaning.
So here’s a list of 60 Acts of Kindness for you to try out today or to spark your own inspiration.
Let’s make a positive difference in the world, together.
It’s true, the benefits of simply being kind can be incredibly powerful, not just for ourselves but for others too. We should never underestimate the power of being kind. Of reaching out and lifting one another up.
Especially in recent times, which have witnessed a great degree of division, it has become even more important to act with empathy, understanding and an open-mind.
At Bonpinda, we are always seeking new ways to support our family and friends, as well as our local community. And what we’ve learnt is that the smallest gestures can, in fact, hold the most meaning.
So here’s a list of 60 Acts of Kindness for you to try out today or to spark your own inspiration.
- Give a stranger a smile
- Spend an hour picking up litter in your local area
- Buy a coffee for the person queuing behind you
- Sort out your old clothes and donate to charity
- Ask about your family’s day & listen closely
- Offer to do a food shop for an elderly neighbour
- Compliment a friend or stranger
- Tip your waiter/waitress/delivery driver
- Send a note to a loved one, reflecting on one of your favourite shared experiences
- Cook a meal for someone
- Message an old friend you’ve lost touch with
- Lend your favourite book to a friend
- Separate your recycling into the correct bins
- Walk or ride your bike to work
- Put your phone away to spend time with friends/family
- Donate toys to a homeless shelter
- Put together a playlist for a family member or friend
- Bake for a neighbour
- Invite your colleague to lunch
- Give someone a hug
- Leave a kind note on a car (a neighbour or stranger)
- Support a friend’s charity
- Help someone to give something new a try
- Compliment a colleague to your boss
- Offer to babysit for a friend or family
- Handwrite a letter to family member or friend
- Compliment someone on social media
- Donate blankets to an animal shelter
- Give way to another driver
- Gift someone a reusable water bottle
- Help out any wildlife in distress
- Spend 30 minutes doing something you love
- Ask how your checkout server’s day is going
- Email an old teacher who inspired you
- Start a fundraiser
- Ask an elderly neighbour about their life
- Shop at an independent store (and leave them a glowing review online)
- Put on a clothes wash at a cooler temperature
- Opt for e-tickets rather than print outs
- Take your own reusable shopping bags to the mall
- Switch to paperless mail
- Go vegetarian for a day
- Offer to tutor someone
- Purchase a second-hand item, rather than brand new
- Send someone a silly joke
- Share your favourite recipe
- Commit to a day of being non-judgmental
- Sign up for a charity run
- Tell someone you know that you’re proud of them
- Join the bone marrow registry
- Send a card to a child in hospital
- Upcycle an item/piece of clothing and donate to a worthy cause
- Ask about someone’s mental health
- Send your friend some flowers
- Join a senior buddy program
- Pack an extra umbrella, to offer to a colleague or stranger on a rainy day
- Write down three things you’re grateful for today
- Make a helpful introduction
- Retweet/repost/tell others about an independent artist or creator you know
- Tell someone you love them
Let’s make a positive difference in the world, together.