Make this world a better place: 25 ways to carry out random acts of kindness

The time has come when we cannot just rely on others to make the world a better place – each one of us has to do our bit. And let’s face it this world needs our help right now.

Random acts of kindness are an ideal way to raise your energy to attract great things in to your life. It starts with being kind to yourself. Take care of yourself; make time for small treats and a little fun. Then, by being willing to selflessly show kindness to others, you'll inadvertently attract kindness in to your life. It can be as simple as smiling or as big as making charitable donations or sharing your knowledge to give others a step up. The pay it forward method of kindness will have the greatest ramifications for everybody involved.

How can you play your part?

I have listed 25 ideas to get you thinking.

How about challenging yourself to do at least one act of kindness each and every week?

1. Send someone a hand written note of thanks.
2. Buy a lottery ticket for a stranger.
3. Cut your neighbour’s grass.
4. Give a compliment about your waiter or shop assistant
5. Send someone a small gift anonymously.
6. Stop and help someone replace their flat tyre.
7. Let someone who looks busy jump the queue.
8. Pay for the drinks on the next table at a café.
9. Treat a friend to lunch for no particular reason
10. Offer to babysit for a friend who needs some recuperation time
11. Give a fab tip to someone when they least expect it.
12. Hold the train door open for someone rushing to get in.
13. Buy someone you care about flowers for no reason.
14. Give up your seat for someone, not just an elderly person.
15. Make time to talk to a homeless person
16. Buy a coffee for the man on the high street selling The Big Issue magazine.
17. Pick up some litter on the pavement
18. Walk your friend’s dog.
19. Compliment a work colleague for their excellence.
20. Give another driver your parking spot.
21. Help an elderly neighbour carry the rubbish out.
22. Tell all your family members how much you appreciate and love them.
23. Buy an inspirational book for a friend.
24. Tell someone you care about ‘I love you’