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You are here: Home / Blog posts / Special Days / 8 simple random acts of kindness

8 simple random acts of kindness

February 14, 2021 Filed Under: Special Days, Blog posts, Lifestyle

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Random acts of kindness day is on the 17th of February. It is always important to incorporate little random acts of kindness into your life. In this post, I am showing you 8 ways.

Give loose change to charity

This is something that I try to do as much as I can. If I’m in a shop and they give me loose change under ยฃ1 then I like to put it in a charity collection box. Under ยฃ1 might not seem like that much, but it builds up! Plus, then you won’t have all those 5ps in your purse.

Smile

Something as simple as smiling can brighten someone’s day massively. I try to smile at people as I’m walking down the street. If you’re having a bad day, just seeing someone smile can really help โค

Review small businesses

If you love a product, why not review it? This will really help the business because you are more likely to buy something if there’s a good review. If I’ve bought something on Etsy, I like to give it a review after it has arrived. It’s such a simple task and won’t take you very long.

Related: Small business gift guide

Give food to a food bank

Recently we gave some tins of sweetcorn to the food bank as we don’t eat so much of it and it was within its sell-by date. I think one of the reasons why people don’t give to food banks is because you don’t want to spend any extra money. But, if you have food lying around (in date!) that you don’t want, there is no reason not to put it in a food bank.

Give someone a compliment

This is something that I’ve been trying to do more often. I always get a bit awkward when I compliment someone or if they compliment me but it’s nice to know that someone is thinking of you! If they’re wearing something you like or have changed their hair, why not tell them? I’m sure they will appreciate it.

Pick up litter

There’s nothing worse than seeing someone drop some litter on the ground! Especially if there’s a bin coming up. I will never understand why people litter, just carry it home if there’s no bin around! It’s very simple.

Anyway, if you see some litter on the ground – pick it up. I would probably want to be wearing gloves/have a tissue to use but as long as you have some hand sanitiser, it’s probably ok.

Related: 5 devestating facts about our oceans

Send a handwritten letter

There’s something so lovely about receiving a handwritten letter* or a postcard*. It doesn’t have to be a long letter, it’s just nice to take the time to actually write instead of just sending a text. Additionally, if you see a postcard and think of someone, you could just let them know that you are thinking of them ๐Ÿฅฐ

Donate something

You could donate a whole variety of things. I think books are particulary good for donating because someone else can buy it, enjoy it and then donate to a charity shop. Clothes can be good to donate, however a lot go to landfill so it is better to sell them second hand or give it to someone you know.

Set aside some time for yourself

Lastly, take care of yourself. It is so important to take some time for yourself and relax. This might seem like a simple random act of kindness but for some, it can be really hard to put yourself first. You need to have time to yourself so you can process your feelings and de-stress.

Let me know which of these random acts of kindness you have done recently in the comments ๐Ÿ’–

Best wishes, Cx

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  1. Happy Panda says

    February 14, 2021 at 9:45 am

    This is such a nice post! Other than giving food to a food bank (there aren’t many around) I do all the others. Another simple act of kindness is to be more understanding. A lot of times we just see things from our own perspective and forget to factor in what someone else might be going through. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • Shelly DS says

      February 14, 2021 at 10:22 am

      It would be pretty cool to just hand out food to any homeless person on the street too!

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      • Caroline says

        February 14, 2021 at 11:29 am

        It would be!

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    • Caroline says

      February 14, 2021 at 11:29 am

      So true! Thanks xx

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  2. Amber Page says

    February 14, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    I love this post! one of my favourite thing to do is give people compliments!

    Amber | The Unpredicted Page | https://theunpredictedpage.com

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    • Caroline says

      February 14, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks! xx

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  3. Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader) says

    February 14, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    I love these ideas. It doesnโ€™t take a lot of effort or money to bring a smile to someoneโ€™s face and you never know the difference it will make. Iโ€™m just sad we need a special day to remind us to do these things. Every day should be random acts of kindness day!

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  4. hanmorris97 says

    February 14, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    This is such a lovely post and something we should all be doing more of. I really want to start donating to food banks, especially with everything that is going on in the world, people need it now more than ever xx

    Hannah | https://luxuryblush.co.uk/

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    • Caroline says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      So true, thank you x

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  5. Nicci says

    February 14, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    This is such a wholesome post! Iโ€™ve actually recently done the handwritten letter, I found old diaries where Iโ€™d wrote poems about my Gran so I wrote some out in a wee letter and posted it to my grandad! Best decision Iโ€™ve made because it made him so happy!

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    • Caroline says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      That’s so cute!! I love it ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

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  6. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says

    February 14, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    I love this!! It is amazing how powerful a smile or a simple compliment can be. Small gestures like those have the power to completely change someones day for the better. Thank you so much for sharing these ideas!

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    • Caroline says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      So true, thank you! x

      Reply
  7. lucymarytaylor says

    February 14, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    I love these eight simple acts of kindness Caroline, give your loose change to charity and giving someone a compliment are my favourite acts here! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

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    • Caroline says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks! xx

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  8. Della Driscoll says

    February 14, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    I love this post, it’s so important to spread kindness, especially after the year we have all had xx

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    • Caroline says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      So true, and we can all empathise with this xx

      Reply
  9. Michelle says

    February 15, 2021 at 6:13 am

    I try to do most of these. It’s so easy to be kind, why not do it? ๐Ÿ™‚

    All the best, Michelle (michellesclutterbox.com)

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    • Caroline says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      Exactly <3 x

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  10. lynnmumbingmejia says

    February 15, 2021 at 7:16 am

    Love these! I always do these acts of kindness everyday. Small things go such a long way xx

    http://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com

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    • Caroline says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      Totally agree ๐Ÿ™‚ x

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  11. Shahrin says

    February 15, 2021 at 8:11 am

    Such a great postโœจ๐Ÿ’“
    I am currently in the midst of writing my own list of kindness๐Ÿค—
    I love handwritten letters and smiling โ€”small acts of kindness always brightens our everyday life xx

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    • Caroline says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:04 pm

      Love that! xx

      Reply
  12. kayleighzarablogs says

    February 15, 2021 at 12:51 pm

    Giving to a food bank is one I plan to do on random acts of kindness week! These are all really great tips thankyou for sharing x

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    • Caroline says

      February 16, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Kate says

    February 15, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    I love this post so much! I have some food items I probably won’t eat, so I’ll take them to the food donations section at the supermarket next time I’m shopping. Great idea! x

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    • Caroline says

      February 16, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      That sounds great!! Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      Reply
  14. rsleejones says

    February 15, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    Love these ideas, I try and smile at everyone who makes eye contact with me when I’m out ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚ xx

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    • Caroline says

      February 16, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      It’s the small things! xx

      Reply
  15. Molly @ Transatlantic Notes says

    February 15, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    I really like how easy and accessible these acts of kindness are. It’s amazing how we can make a difference in someone’s life (even our own too) when we do something out of h=genuine kindness and care — what a lovely reminder to do something positive. Fab post!

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    • Caroline says

      February 16, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      Thank you, so true <3

      Reply
  16. Katie says

    February 15, 2021 at 7:33 pm

    Awww I love this. Random acts of kindness are adorable!

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    • Caroline says

      February 16, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks! xx

      Reply
  17. Ali Duke says

    February 15, 2021 at 8:14 pm

    These are all really nice ideas. I give to the food bank donation trolley in my local supermarket, it is not always much, but it is nice to know I am helping someone.

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    • Caroline says

      February 16, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      I love that, it’s so generous of you and the little things mean so much xx

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  18. theyorkshiredreamer says

    February 16, 2021 at 1:11 am

    Another amazing and informative blog post, I love all these ideas! When out for a walk, I still smile at others, completely forgetting I am wearing a mask. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Making time to review small businesses is always a must; it is such a kind gesture that goes a long way. I love handwritten letters, and making cards to send to people – it also gives me something to do. These are all such wonderful acts of kindness that go a long way, thank you for sharing, I will keep them in mind! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • Caroline says

      February 16, 2021 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you! I do that too ๐Ÿ™ˆ It’s the small things that count โค Thank you so much for always leaving lovely comments for me, I really appreciate it! xx

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  19. Jenny in Neverland says

    February 16, 2021 at 9:58 am

    Such simple but effective ways to spread a bit more kindness every day! Imagine if we all did something every day like this? The world would be a much better place x

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    • Caroline says

      February 16, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      So true, we can all try โค

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  20. bournemouthgirl says

    February 16, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    These are some great suggestions. Showing kindness is so important and you can make someoneโ€™s day with a simple inexpensive gesture. Thank you for sharing these suggestions.

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    • Caroline says

      February 18, 2021 at 8:12 am

      Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚ x

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  21. Tom says

    February 17, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    I like the idea of reserving kindness for yourself too. Lovely advice – small acts really multiply, and if we could all change one person’s life for the better, it would spread so much positivity!

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    • Caroline says

      February 18, 2021 at 8:12 am

      Thank you โค

      Reply
  22. Kelly Diane says

    February 17, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    These are some great idea. I try to give my small change to charities when I can. I love that some shops are now offering a service where you can round up your spend with a charity donation.

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    • Caroline says

      February 18, 2021 at 8:13 am

      Yes, it’s such a great idea! x

      Reply
  23. Simona ~ The Grumpy Olive says

    February 17, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    These are some very nice ideas Caroline! We also try to do donations through Amazon Smile to a charity of choice, it’s quite a good initiative! x

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    • Caroline says

      February 18, 2021 at 8:14 am

      I love that more and more shops are offering charitable donations, thank you! x

      Reply
  24. clairelomax2018 says

    February 18, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    These are such lovely acts of Kindness Caroline. I think it is easy to think we have to be lavish in our kindness but often the small acts mean so much more x

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    • Caroline says

      February 18, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      So true, sometimes it’s the smallest acts that have the biggest effect x

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  25. TheQuietGirl (Anissa) says

    February 19, 2021 at 11:50 pm

    Loved this post! Giving a compliment really brighten someone’s day, I do take time for myself to just to relax and do things I enjoy. Great post! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • Caroline says

      February 20, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      So true, thank you xx

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  26. pip2771 says

    February 21, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    These are great ideas. A friend of mine sent me a hand written letter a few months ago, I’ve not seen her for years. I still haven’t replied. Now I will! Thank you

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    • Caroline says

      February 21, 2021 at 12:43 pm

      That’s so sweet, no problem ๐Ÿ™‚ x

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  27. katieemmabeauty says

    February 21, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    A handwritten letter is such a heartwarming idea! Especially to grandparents or great aunties or uncles who will remember the days that was the norm!

    Katie | katieemmabeauty.com

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    • Caroline says

      February 21, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      I agree x

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  28. CristinaR says

    February 25, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    These are all such great ways to give back! Donating and sending letters are such great ways! Thank you for sharing x

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    • Caroline says

      February 26, 2021 at 11:29 am

      Thanks! x

      Reply
  29. Lisa at Micro of the Macro says

    March 7, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    Fantastic post, Caroline! Generosity is good for the giver and the receiver, on so many levels! Smiles & compliments are generosity of spirit. Thanks for visiting my blog! ๐ŸŒž

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    • Caroline says

      March 10, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you <3 x

      Reply

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