35 Small Ways to Spread Kindness This Summer

If you're looking for ways to become more Christlike, extending kindness is a great place to start. Colossians 3:12 tells us, “Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” Here are some ways to not only be super kind but make kindness your superpower.

Kindness to Your Family: 

1. Make a family member breakfast in bed.

2. Put a sticky note of appreciation on your spouse’s bathroom mirror.

3. Put down your phone and listen.

4. Make someone else’s bed.

5. Pray with a family member after they’ve had a hard day. 

6. Write a letter to your grandparents.

Kindness at Work: 

7. Tell your boss about a good employee.

8. Buy a coworker their favorite snack and leave it on their desk. 

9. Send a text or email of appreciation to three coworkers.

10. Ask your supervisor if you can help lighten their load this week.

11. Brag about someone behind their back.

Kindness to Friends and Neighbors: 

12. Reconnect with an old friend. 

13. Bring a meal to a foster family or someone with a new baby.

14. Babysit or pet sit for a friend.

15. Offer to walk your neighbor’s dog.

16. Send an encouraging email to your favorite childhood teacher.

17.  Offer to give a friend a ride to the airport.

Kindness Everywhere You Go: 

18. Buy a coffee or meal for the person in the drive-thru line behind you. 

19. Hold the door open for someone.

20. Write a note of appreciation to a first responder.

21. Help someone carry their groceries.

22. Refill someone’s parking meter. 

23. Leave a generous tip.

24. Offer to take a photo for a couple. 

25. Donate blood.

26. Write a positive online review. 

27. Serve your community.

28. Leave a thank you note for your mail carrier. 

29. Bring treats to your local fire station. 

30. Buy school supplies for a local teacher. 

31. Pick up litter.

32. Let someone go in line ahead of you.

33. Carry a $5 gift card with you to give to someone in need.

34. Support a small business.

35. Let someone get seated before you in a busy restaurant.

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