365 Small Acts of Kindness Anyone Can Do

Here’s a list of 365 kind things you can do, one for each day of the year:

1. Compliment a stranger.
2. Hold the door open for someone.
3. Write a thank-you note to a teacher or mentor.
4. Pay for the person behind you in line.
5. Volunteer at a local charity.
6. Donate clothes you no longer wear.
7. Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while just to check in.
8. Plant a tree in your neighborhood.
9. Offer to help a neighbor with their groceries.
10. Leave a positive review for a local business.
11. Make dinner for a friend or family member.
12. Send a care package to someone who needs a pick-me-up.
13. Smile at everyone you see today.
14. Pick up litter in your local park.
15. Donate to a cause you care about.
16. Share an inspiring story on social media.
17. Give a generous tip to your waiter or waitress.
18. Donate blood.
19. Write a positive comment on a blog or website.
20. Help a friend move or organize their home.
21. Offer to babysit for free.
22. Send flowers to a friend for no reason.
23. Share your skills by offering a free workshop or lesson.
24. Write a letter to someone who has made a difference in your life.
25. Give up your seat on public transportation.
26. Buy extra groceries and donate them to a food bank.
27. Take time to listen to someone who needs to talk.
28. Bring treats to your workplace.
29. Compliment someone’s work or effort.
30. Leave a book you’ve finished reading in a public place for someone else to find.
31. Offer to walk a neighbor’s dog.
32. Organize a community clean-up event.
33. Bring coffee to a coworker.
34. Donate pet supplies to a local animal shelter.
35. Write positive messages on sticky notes and leave them in public places.
36. Be patient with someone who is having a hard day.
37. Bake cookies for your neighbors.
38. Send a handwritten letter to a distant relative.
39. Volunteer at a soup kitchen.
40. Leave a small gift for your mail carrier.
41. Offer to run errands for a friend or family member who is busy.
42. Share your umbrella with someone when it’s raining.
43. Leave a bigger-than-usual tip for a delivery person.
44. Compliment a colleague on a job well done.
45. Give up a parking spot for someone else.
46. Share homemade food with your coworkers.
47. Offer to teach a friend something you’re good at.
48. Give away plants or seedlings you’ve grown.
49. Compliment someone on their outfit.
50. Visit a nursing home and spend time with the residents.
51. Leave change in a vending machine.
52. Help someone carry their bags.
53. Send a motivational text to a friend who’s having a tough day.
54. Sponsor a child’s education.
55. Let someone go ahead of you in line.
56. Share an uplifting song with a friend.
57. Organize a donation drive for a local charity.
58. Write a glowing recommendation for a coworker on LinkedIn.
59. Offer your expertise to someone in need.
60. Buy an extra coffee and give it to a stranger.
61. Mow a neighbor’s lawn.
62. Bring in your neighbor’s trash cans.
63. Offer to do someone’s laundry.
64. Make a donation in someone’s name.
65. Plant flowers in a community garden.
66. Pay the toll for the car behind you.
67. Bring homemade soup to a sick friend.
68. Support a local artist by purchasing their work.
69. Write a note of appreciation to your boss.
70. Donate school supplies to a local school.
71. Take a friend out for coffee to celebrate their achievements.
72. Share your WiFi with a neighbor.
73. Lend a listening ear to a friend going through a tough time.
74. Donate books to a local library.
75. Pay for someone’s bus or subway fare.
76. Help a coworker with a task they find challenging.
77. Compliment a customer service representative.
78. Share surplus produce from your garden.
79. Make a playlist for a friend.
80. Volunteer to read to children at a local library.
81. Offer to help someone learn a new language.
82. Give away your frequent flyer miles to someone in need.
83. Offer your seat to an elderly person.
84. Write a poem or story for a friend.
85. Give your old phone to someone who needs it.
86. Organize a fundraiser for a cause you care about.
87. Help a child with their homework.
88. Leave a positive note in a library book.
89. Buy a reusable shopping bag for someone.
90. Offer to wash a friend’s car.
91. Bake bread for a neighbor.
92. Offer your services for free to a non-profit.
93. Invite someone who’s new in town for coffee.
94. Create a DIY craft and give it to a friend.
95. Share your favorite recipe with a friend.
96. Invite a neighbor over for dinner.
97. Write a positive comment on a friend’s social media post.
98. Help someone apply for a job.
99. Bring a meal to a family in need.
100. Leave a kind note on a coworker’s desk.
101. Bring flowers to a hospital.
102. Offer to help a friend with a DIY project.
103. Send a postcard to a friend from a recent trip.
104. Donate old sports equipment to a local youth team.
105. Help a friend create a budget.
106. Offer free tutoring to a student.
107. Share a positive news story on social media.
108. Give a warm blanket to someone who’s homeless.
109. Bring in breakfast for your team at work.
110. Offer to write a cover letter for a friend.
111. Donate your hair to a cancer patient.
112. Offer your time to a community project.
113. Send a funny meme to a friend to make them laugh.
114. Write a letter to a soldier overseas.
115. Help an elderly person with their technology.
116. Offer to take family photos for a friend.
117. Make a handmade gift for a loved one.
118. Host a virtual meetup for friends far away.
119. Offer to do someone’s grocery shopping.
120. Bring coffee to construction workers or street cleaners.
121. Offer to help a friend decorate for a holiday.
122. Share your Netflix or other streaming service login with a friend.
123. Send a digital greeting card to a loved one.
124. Donate unused makeup to a women’s shelter.
125. Offer to house-sit or pet-sit for free.
126. Create a vision board with a friend.
127. Lend your favorite book to a friend.
128. Donate your old glasses to a vision charity.
129. Offer to sew or mend clothes for someone.
130. Help a friend start a garden.
131. Write a short story for your partner.
132. Offer to take care of a friend’s pet while they’re away.
133. Share your professional network with a friend looking for a job.
134. Send a surprise gift to a friend through the mail.
135. Leave a friendly note on a neighbor’s door.
136. Buy extra school supplies for a teacher.
137. Volunteer at a local animal shelter.
138. Write a recommendation letter for a friend.
139. Help someone learn to ride a bike.
140. Share a comforting quote with a friend.
141. Offer to shovel a neighbor’s driveway.
142. Bring a cake to a friend’s birthday celebration.
143. Send a care package to a college student.
144. Offer to repair something broken for a friend.
145. Share your favorite book with a coworker.
146. Help a friend start a blog.
147. Donate art supplies to a local school.
148. Offer your time to a senior center.
149. Host a clothing swap for your friends.
150. Send a thank-you email to a company for great service.
151. Write a story or poem for your child.
152. Offer to do yard work for a neighbor.
153. Send an encouraging note to a friend starting a new job.
154. Create a video message for a distant friend.
155. Help a friend plan their dream vacation.
156. Bring homemade jams or preserves to a friend.
157. Write a letter of support to a nonprofit.
158. Send flowers to your partner’s workplace.
159. Offer to dog-sit for a friend.
160. Bake a pie for a neighbor.
161. Share a homemade meal with a friend.
162. Donate your gently used shoes to a charity.
163. Offer to help with a friend’s resume.
164. Give a small gift to a friend just because.
165. Help a friend learn to cook a new dish.
166. Take a friend on a hike or nature walk.
167. Send a virtual hug to a friend who needs it.
168. Share your favorite podcast with a friend.
169. Organize a book drive for a local library.
170. Share a positive affirmation with a friend.
171. Donate blankets to a homeless shelter.
172. Offer to take someone’s photo at a scenic location.
173. Write a thank-you note to a healthcare worker.
174. Help a friend with their social media presence.
175. Offer to proofread a friend’s work.
176. Send a surprise e-gift card to a friend.
177. Bake muffins for your coworkers.
178. Help a friend build a website.
179. Send a letter to your future self.
180. Offer to help with a community garden.
181. Donate toys to a children’s hospital.
182. Send a loving text to a family member.
183. Share your skills at a community center.
184. Help a friend paint their house.
185. Write an encouraging message on a sidewalk with chalk.
186. Donate board games to a community center.
187. Offer to be a mentor to someone.
188. Share your favorite movie with a friend.
189. Create a photo album for a friend.
190. Offer to take a friend’s family portrait.
191. Share a motivational video with a friend.
192. Donate food to a local food pantry.
193. Offer to edit a video for a friend.
194. Send a handwritten letter to your grandparents.
195. Share your favorite self-care tips with a friend.
196. Offer to water a friend’s plants while they’re away.
197. Write a letter of gratitude to your parents.
198. Share your homemade jam with a neighbor.
199. Donate craft supplies to a youth program.
200. Help a friend organize their digital photos.
201. Offer to tutor someone in a subject you excel in.
202. Create a care package for a friend.
203. Write a positive blog post about a friend’s business.
204. Help a friend declutter their home.
205. Share your home-cooked meal recipes with friends.
206. Donate gently used furniture to a shelter.
207. Write a book review for a friend’s novel.
208. Offer to babysit a friend’s kids for free.
209. Share a homemade beauty product with a friend.
210. Create a fun scavenger hunt for a friend.
211. Share a favorite hobby with a friend.
212. Donate old mobile phones to a domestic violence shelter.
213. Offer to teach a friend to drive.
214. Help a friend with their taxes.
215. Share a happy memory with a friend.
216. Offer to pet-sit a friend’s animal.
217. Send a digital gift card to a friend.
218. Help a friend with a creative project.
219. Share your favorite motivational book with a friend.
220. Offer to help a friend with home repairs.
221. Send a surprise snack to a friend’s office.
222. Write a song for a loved one.
223. Share a positive quote on social media.
224. Offer to help with a community event.
225. Bring flowers to a local hospital.
226. Donate books to a prison.
227. Offer to help a friend with gardening.
228. Share a favorite recipe with a friend.
229. Donate canned goods to a food bank.
230. Write a letter of support to a friend in need.
231. Share a funny video with a friend to cheer them up.
232. Help a friend write a letter.
233. Offer to take professional headshots for a friend.
234. Share your favorite dessert recipe with a friend.
235. Write an inspiring note for a coworker.
236. Offer to help a friend with a craft project.
237. Donate art to a hospital.
238. Share a comforting quote with a friend.
239. Help a friend with their budget.
240. Send a supportive text to a friend who’s struggling.
241. Share your favorite coffee with a friend.
242. Offer to help with a community theater production.
243. Bring snacks to a local fire station.
244. Share your favorite relaxation techniques with a friend.
245. Offer to help a friend move.
246. Donate blankets to a local shelter.
247. Write a poem for a friend.
248. Offer to teach a friend how to cook.
249. Help a friend clean their garage.
250. Share your favorite music playlist with a friend.
251. Offer to help a friend decorate for the holidays.
252. Donate baby clothes to a local charity.
253. Write a story for your child.
254. Share a favorite book with a friend.
255. Offer to help with a community food drive.
256. Send a surprise care package to a friend.
257. Share your favorite hiking trail with a friend.
258. Offer to help a friend with their resume.
259. Bring cookies to a neighbor.
260. Share a motivational quote with a friend.
261. Offer to take a friend’s dog for a walk.
262. Donate old coats to a shelter.
263. Share a favorite recipe with a neighbor.
264. Help a friend with their garden.
265. Offer to help a friend with their taxes.
266. Write a letter of appreciation to a teacher.
267. Share a favorite podcast with a friend.
268. Offer to help a friend paint their house.
269. Donate books to a local school.
270. Write a thank-you note to a healthcare worker.
271. Share your favorite movie with a friend.
272. Offer to help with a community clean-up.
273. Bring flowers to a friend’s workplace.
274. Share a favorite self-care tip with a friend.
275. Offer to water a friend’s plants while they’re away.
276. Write a letter of gratitude to your parents.
277. Share your favorite homemade jam with a neighbor.
278. Donate art supplies to a youth program.
279. Help a friend organize their digital photos.
280. Offer to tutor someone in a subject you excel in.
281. Create a care package for a friend.
282. Write a positive blog post about a friend’s business.
283. Help a friend declutter their home.
284. Share your home-cooked meal recipes with friends.
285. Donate gently used furniture to a shelter.
286. Write a book review for a friend’s novel.
287. Offer to babysit a friend’s kids for free.
288. Share a homemade beauty product with a friend.
289. Create a fun scavenger hunt for a friend.
290. Share a favorite hobby with a friend.
291. Donate old mobile phones to a domestic violence shelter.
292. Offer to teach a friend to drive.
293. Help a friend with their taxes.
294. Share a happy memory with a friend.
295. Offer to pet-sit a friend’s animal.
296. Send a digital gift card to a friend.
297. Help a friend with a creative project.
298. Share your favorite motivational book with a friend.
299. Offer to help a friend with home repairs.
300. Send a surprise snack to a friend’s office.
301. Write a song for a loved one.
302. Share a positive quote on social media.
303. Offer to help with a community event.
304. Bring flowers to a local hospital.
305. Donate books to a prison.
306. Offer to help a friend with gardening.
307. Share a favorite recipe with a friend.
308. Donate canned goods to a food bank.
309. Write a letter of support to a friend in need.
310. Share a funny video with a friend to cheer them up.
311. Help a friend write a letter.
312. Offer to take professional headshots for a friend.
313. Share your favorite dessert recipe with a friend.
314. Write an inspiring note for a coworker.
315. Offer to help a friend with a craft project.
316. Donate art to a hospital.
317. Share a comforting quote with a friend.
318. Help a friend with their budget.
319. Send a supportive text to a friend who’s struggling.
320. Share your favorite coffee with a friend.
321. Offer to help with a community theater production.
322. Bring snacks to a local fire station.
323. Share your favorite relaxation techniques with a friend.
324. Offer to help a friend move.
325. Donate blankets to a local shelter.
326. Write a poem for a friend.
327. Offer to teach a friend how to cook.
328. Help a friend clean their garage.
329. Share your favorite music playlist with a friend.
330. Offer to help a friend decorate for the holidays.
331. Donate baby clothes to a local charity.
332. Write a story for your child.
333. Share a favorite book with a friend.
334. Offer to help with a community food drive.
335. Send a surprise care package to a friend.
336. Share your favorite hiking trail with a friend.
337. Offer to help a friend with their resume.
338. Bring cookies to a neighbor.
339. Share a motivational quote with a friend.
340. Offer to take a friend’s dog for a walk.
341. Donate old coats to a shelter.
342. Share a favorite recipe with a neighbor.
343. Help a friend with their garden.
344. Offer to help a friend with their taxes.
345. Write a letter of appreciation to a teacher.
346. Share a favorite podcast with a friend.
347. Offer to help a friend paint their house.
348. Donate books to a local school.
349. Write a thank-you note to a healthcare worker.
350. Share your favorite movie with a friend.
351. Offer to help with a community clean-up.
352. Bring flowers to a friend’s workplace.
353. Share a favorite self-care tip with a friend.
354. Offer to water a friend’s plants while they’re away.
355. Write a letter of gratitude to your parents.
356. Share your favorite homemade jam with a neighbor.
357. Donate art supplies to a youth program.
358. Help a friend organize their digital photos.
359. Offer to tutor someone in a subject you excel in.
360. Create a care package for a friend.
361. Write a positive blog post about a friend’s business.
362. Help a friend declutter their home.
363. Share your home-cooked meal recipes with friends.
364. Donate gently used furniture to a shelter.
365. Write a book review for a friend’s novel.

Feel free to mix and match these ideas to make your year full of kindness!