How I did it

I often take the toll bridge to work. Just imagine my surprise, when the attendant said the driver ahead paid for me! It really made my day - I couldn't stop thinking about it the whole day!
So when set with this goal, I did the same thing. I know this may not be so imaginative, but it really made me feel good to imagine the surprise of the driver behind me when he got to the booth!

I often take the toll bridge to work. Just imagine my surprise, when the attendant said the driver ahead paid for me! It really made my day - I couldn't stop thinking about it the whole day! So when set with this goal, I did the same thing. I know this may not be so imaginative, but it really made me feel good to imagine the surprise of the driver behind me when he got to the booth!

Tips & Advice If you travel on toll roads regularly like me, give it a go! It doesn't cost you much and I'm willing to be you'll feel a lot better after doing it.

How I did it

This morning before work I went to the cafe to get my morning breakfast roll, and I picked up an extra one for the homeless guy who sits just near my office. I had thought of doing it a couple of times before but had never got round to it before this morning. I really wish you could have seen how much he really appreciated it, maybe it would motivate you to do the same.

This morning before work I went to the cafe to get my morning breakfast roll, and I picked up an extra one for the homeless guy who sits just near my office. I had thought of doing it a couple of times before but had never got round to it before this morning. I really wish you could have seen how much he really appreciated it, maybe it would motivate you to do the same.

Tips & Advice If you get the opportunity, I would recommend doing this. For me, the cost of the roll was far outweighed by the happiness it brought.

How I did it

A few days after setting this goal, I saw my neighbor, a new mother, in the yard with her baby and I went out to say hello and ask how she was doing. As we were chatting, she told me about how little she was sleeping and how it was tough to get jobs done with a baby. As she told me, I thought of this goal, so I offered to watch her baby for a couple of hours in the yard while she had some time to herself. (We had known each other for some time, so it wasn't like we were strangers).
Honestly, she was so surprised she almost cried. "Are you serious? Really? Would you be able to do that?" After a couple of hours she came out and she had got so much done, she was so grateful and happy. I had actually also had a really good time hanging out with the baby - in the time I was alone with her I had sung almost every song I knew.

A few days after setting this goal, I saw my neighbor, a new mother, in the yard with her baby and I went out to say hello and ask how she was doing. As we were chatting, she told me about how little she was sleeping and how it was tough to get jobs done with a baby. As she told me, I thought of this goal, so I offered to watch her baby for a couple of hours in the yard while she had some time to herself. (We had known each other for some time, so it wasn't like we were strangers). Honestly, she was so surprised she almost cried. "Are you serious? Really? Would you be able to do that?" After a couple of hours she came out and she had got so much done, she was so grateful and happy. I had actually also had a really good time hanging out with the baby - in the time I was alone with her I had sung almost every song I knew.

Tips & Advice This is not everyone's idea of fun (especially if you are already a parent!) but I enjoyed doing it and was really pleased to have made my neighbour happy. I will certainly offer again.

How I did it

Last weekend I was out walking our dog when I ran into our neighbour, who was in the process of selling her home - in fact she was having an open-house that very afternoon. We only spoke briefly, but I could tell she was quite stressed.
When I got back home, I took some of the lavender from my garden. Gosh, it smelled good and the purple flowers were so pretty. I bought it to my neighbour for her open house that afternoon, and her expression was such that it really made my day.I also got her to stop and take a couple of deep breaths in an attempt to reduce her tension.
Anyway, the following day I had a note in my mailbox from my neighbour thanking me for my thoughfulness. Apparantly, everybody had commented on how wonderful her house smelled, and my kindness had made her feel a lot less stressed, I was really pleased.

Last weekend I was out walking our dog when I ran into our neighbour, who was in the process of selling her home - in fact she was having an open-house that very afternoon. We only spoke briefly, but I could tell she was quite stressed. When I got back home, I took some of the lavender from my garden. Gosh, it smelled good and the purple flowers were so pretty. I bought it to my neighbour for her open house that afternoon, and her expression was such that it really made my day.I also got her to stop and take a couple of deep breaths in an attempt to reduce her tension. Anyway, the following day I had a note in my mailbox from my neighbour thanking me for my thoughfulness. Apparantly, everybody had commented on how wonderful her house smelled, and my kindness had made her feel a lot less stressed, I was really pleased.

Tips & Advice I would just say that it is the gift from the heart that is often the most appreciated. I often find that I holod back from some kindness as others may think they are silly, or the act is too small or wouldn't make any difference. Actually, this is probably the greatest gift of all.

How I did it

I was thinking about what I could do as a random act of kindness, and I decided that I would give blood - you never know, it could help save someone's life one day!

I was thinking about what I could do as a random act of kindness, and I decided that I would give blood - you never know, it could help save someone's life one day!

Tips & Advice It is really easy to do this, there are so many centres to choose from and it really doesn't take long. Give it a go!

How I did it

I used to work for a charity, and I was constantly amazed at how many people would send in anonymous donations - sure their name would be on the check, but they would not leave a contact address or any other information.
I remember being inspired by these people, so for my Random Act of Kindness I decided to do the same. I sent a check to one of my favourite charities with no contact details. It was a small donation, but it made me feel good.

I used to work for a charity, and I was constantly amazed at how many people would send in anonymous donations - sure their name would be on the check, but they would not leave a contact address or any other information. I remember being inspired by these people, so for my Random Act of Kindness I decided to do the same. I sent a check to one of my favourite charities with no contact details. It was a small donation, but it made me feel good.

Tips & Advice Why not give it a go to a charity you are inspired by - the amount really doesn't need to be much.

How I did it

My mum is amazing - she has always been there for me and has been a constant support and friend in my life. Although I always appreciated this, I have never really let her know how I felt. I decided that I would buy her a big bunch of flowers, with a thank you note which thanked her for all she had done. When I gave it to her, she was so shocked and happy that she actually cried - amazing how such a little thing can have such a big impact!

My mum is amazing - she has always been there for me and has been a constant support and friend in my life. Although I always appreciated this, I have never really let her know how I felt. I decided that I would buy her a big bunch of flowers, with a thank you note which thanked her for all she had done. When I gave it to her, she was so shocked and happy that she actually cried - amazing how such a little thing can have such a big impact!

Tips & Advice I am thinking of ways to show everyone who has touched my life just how much I appreciate them!