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Create a care bag for an unhoused person with some gloves, scarf, treats, hygiene products and a gift card. Spend time with your family or friends playing board games, sharing laughs and creating memories. Surprise your local cashier with a flower bouquet and thank them for all their hard work. Start a healthy routine. Enjoy your favorite cup of hot chocolate with those you love. Gather a group of friends online for a fun game of trivia. Organize and clean your office today, kicking off the new year with a fresh start. Reflect today on how you can make a positive difference in the world. Give at least three compliments out to strangers. Spend the afternoon in nature bird watching. Place positive body image quotes in pockets at a department store. Have a movie night at home with popcorn. Write encouraging letters to friends, family and acquaintances who could use an uplift. Make an appointment for an annual checkup with your doctor and dentist. Make a list of goals to accomplish that will help make your dreams come true. Donate shoes, boots and warm clothes to a local shelter. Bake a chocolate cake to enjoy. Participate in a coat drive and place encouraging notes in the coat pockets. Donate interview appropriate clothes to disadvantaged individuals entering the workplace at dressforsucess.org Donate to a charity that helps protect endangered species. Fulfill an item on a strangers Amazon wishlist (teachers, foster kids, etc.) Plan one big new adventure this year; go skydiving or travel somewhere new! Share your career goals with your supervisor or a colleague. Show appreciation! Bring a variety of bagels to work for your team to enjoy. Plan a neighborhood clean up day & encourage everyone to pick up around the community. Listen to an inspiring podcast. Help a neighbor with snow shoveling or a household chore. Collect baby clothes and supplies and donate to new parents who need them. FREE DAY! Live your passion. Volunteer to feed the hungry at a shelter or assist in a local food drive. Plan a spontaneous date with your partner doing things you both love. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3 10 17 24 31 4 11 18 25 1 29 5 12 19 26 2 30 6 13 20 27 3 31 7 14 21 28 4 1 8 15 22 29 5 2 9 16 23 30 6 HOT CHOCOLATE DAY TRIVIA DAY CLEAN YOUR DESK DAY MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY COMPLIMENT DAY NATIONAL BIRD DAY MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE DAY NATIONAL POPCORN DAY NEW YEARS DAY NATIONAL BAGEL DAY DECEMBER 29 S 6 13 20 27 3 30 M 7 14 21 28 4 1 T 8 15 22 29 5 2 W 9 16 23 30 6 3 Th 10 17 24 31 7 4 F 11 18 25 1 8 5 S 12 19 26 2 9 FEBRUARY 31 S 7 14 21 28 7 1 M 8 15 22 1 8 2 T 9 16 23 2 9 3 W 10 17 24 3 10 4 Th 11 18 25 4 11 5 F 12 19 26 5 12 6 S 13 20 27 6 13 JANUARY 2021 Visit www.randomactsofkindness.org for more kindness ideas. © The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

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Page 1: 2021 kindness calendar...Createacarebag foranunhoused personwithsome gloves,scarf,treats, hygieneproducts andagiftcard. Spendtimewithyour familyorfriends playingboardgames, sharinglaughsand

Create a care bagfor an unhousedpersonwith somegloves, scarf, treats,hygiene productsand a gift card.

Spend timewith yourfamily or friendsplaying board games,sharing laughs andcreatingmemories.

Surprise your localcashier with a flowerbouquet and thankthem for all their hardwork.

Start a healthy routine.

Enjoy your favorite cupof hot chocolate withthose you love.

Gather a group offriends online for a fungame of trivia.

Organize and cleanyour office today,kicking off the newyear with a fresh start.

Reflect today on howyou canmake apositive difference intheworld.

Give at least threecompliments out tostrangers.

Spend the afternoonin nature birdwatching.

Place positive bodyimage quotes inpockets at adepartment store.

Have amovie night athomewith popcorn.

Write encouragingletters to friends,family andacquaintanceswhocould use an uplift.

Make an appointmentfor an annual checkupwith your doctor anddentist.

Make a list of goals toaccomplish that willhelpmake yourdreams come true.

Donate shoes, bootsandwarm clothes to alocal shelter.

Bake a chocolatecake to enjoy.

Participate in a coatdrive and placeencouraging notes inthe coat pockets.

Donate interviewappropriate clothes todisadvantagedindividuals enteringtheworkplace atdressforsucess.org

Donate to a charitythat helps protectendangered species.

Fulfill an itemon astrangers Amazonwishlist (teachers,foster kids, etc.)

Plan one big newadventure this year;go skydiving or travelsomewhere new!

Share your careergoals with yoursupervisor or acolleague.

Show appreciation!Bring a variety ofbagels towork foryour team to enjoy.

Plan a neighborhoodclean up day &encourage everyoneto pick up around thecommunity.

Listen to aninspiring podcast.

Help a neighborwith snow shovelingor a householdchore.

Collect baby clothesand supplies anddonate to new parentswho need them.

FREEDAY!Live your passion.

Volunteer to feedthe hungry at ashelter or assist in alocal food drive.

Plan a spontaneousdatewith your partnerdoing things you bothlove.

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COMPLIMENTDAY

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MAKE YOURDREAMSCOMETRUEDAY

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FREEDAY!Think about how youcan be a person ofintegrity.

Play Cupid: introducetwo single people whoyou think would be agreatmatch.

Help someonewho iscarrying a heavy load.

Empty and read thegratitude jar you’vecreated throughoutthemonth.

Create a gratitude jarand fill it with thingsfor which you aregrateful during themonth.

Join the "YouMatterMarathon" and leavecards in public placesfor strangers to find.youmattermarathon.com

Download ameditation appand try it outtonight beforebed.

Get involved! Sign upfor a communityrelated cause.

Change up your dailyroutine today.

Take the child in yourlife out for an icecream treat today.

Visit your parentsor invite themover for dinner.

Leave a note on thepublic restroommirrorthat says “You lookamazing!”

Place encouraging andcheerful notes on 3stranger's cars.Visit careforthree.comto become part of amovement.

Give out a fewumbrellas to somestrangers on thestreet.

Do an act of kindnessfor someone andencourage them topay it forward.

Leave an inspiringpoem, or paintingsomewhere in thecommunity forsomeone to discover.

Leave a small gift ofappreciation in yourmailbox addressed toyourmailman.

Plan to send ananonymous bouquetof flowers and/orcandy to your localnursing home onValentine's Day.

Write and send a thankyou note to someonein your life that helpyou through a toughtime.

Purchase groceries forthe person in front ofyou in the express line.

Pay attention to yourinternal dialogue.

Hide a love note foryour partner in theirbag or wallet for themto find during theirworkday.

Take a hotbath and relax.

Take a friend orfamilymember ona spontaneousadventure.

Tap into your creativeside!Write, paint, singor dance.

Turn the radio up andsing at the top of yourlungs in your car orshower.

Invite a friend,neighbor or coworkerhome for dinner.

Take today to kickback, relax, and reflectonwhat's reallyimportant in life.

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PRESIDENT’SDAY

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RANDOMACTSOFKINDNESSDAY

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RANDOMACTSOFKINDNESSWEEK! VISITWWW.RANDOMACTSOFKINDNESS.ORGANDGET INVOLVED!

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Make an effort to bemore authentic.

Apologize to someonewith whomyou've hada past conflict.

Give up your seat onthe train or bus toanother.

Buy some lotterytickets, hand themout to passersbywith a smile.

Think of ways you canbemore inclusive atwork and in yourcommunity.

Thank awomanwhohasmade your lifebetter.

Organize a volunteeractivity with friends orfamily.

Take fresh bakedgoods to a police, firestation or hospitalwith a note of thanksfor their service.

Make time tomeet anew friend towidenyour social circle.

Support a localbusiness.

Show yourappreciation by doinga household chorethat your partnernormally does.

Offer to groceryshop or run anerrand for someonegoing through adifficult time.

Expand yourmind.Sign up for a free classor workshop to learnsomething new.

Spend time in natureby going on a hike orwalk through abotanical park orpublic garden.

Prepare a homecookedmeal for yourfamily. Make an extradish to deliver toperson in need.

Bring gently usedclothing and footwearto your local donationstation.

Bake some St.Paddy's Daycupcakes.

Mentor someone thismonth and share yourexpertise.

Make an appointmentwith your financialadvisor to discussyour portfolio.

Write an encouragingletter to a deployed orwoundedmember ofthemilitary throughOperationGratitude.

Start an outdoorhobby such as bikingor hiking.

Donate to an animalrelated cause.

Purchase a dozenstem roses andrandomly hand themto passersby tobrighten their day.

Invite a friend todinner at theirfavorite restaurantand treat them.

Spend the eveningbingewatching AlfredHitchcock classics.

Get out and explore!Be a tourist in yourown city for a day.

Create a new funtraditionwith familyand friends.

FREEDAY!How canyou go outside yourcomfort zone today?

Visit your favoritequiet place and bepresent.

Plan aweekendgetaway in natureand unplug from allelectronic devices.

Create amusic playlistthat inspires you andput it on your phone tolisten to regularly.

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APRIL 2021

Set positiveintentions fortheweek.

Buy your pet anew toy or treat.

Get up early toappreciate thesunrise.

Sell old itemsonline and donatethe profits to agood cause.

Leave an inspiringbookwith a noteto pass it on.

Become a "Big Brother"or "Big Sister".

Send a friend a book orplaylist you think theywould enjoy.

Become anorgan donor.

Reduce your carbonfootprint! Walk orbike.

Write a letter toyour youngerself and forgivepast regrets.

Enjoy a pot of teawith a friend overa long chat.

Encouragesomeone to pursuetheir dreams andoffer help toachieve their goals.

Gift a loved one ascrap book ofsharedmemories.

Call a friend andmakethem laugh out loud.

Refrain fromcomplainingtoday.

Thank a veteran bydonating to aworthyveterans cause or lenda hand in a VA hospital.

Pull a fun (kind) AprilFool’s Day prank onsomeone by leaving awhole watermelon orother fruit on someone’sdesk or porch and nevertell them you did it.

Spend the afternoongoing to the zoowiththe children in yourlife.

Listen to an upbeatplaylist whilegetting ready orduring yourcommute.

Participate in thecleanup of a localriver, pond, or lake.

Babysit, dog sit,or cat sit for free.

Plant a tree inmemory ofsomeone.

FREEDAY!Find away to showsomeone you care.

Invite a neighborover for dinner.

Arrange a romanticdate night with yourpartner.

Be honest withyourself andothers today.

Knit something forsomeone to cherish.

Call or text yoursiblings and letthem know howmuch you love andappreciate them.

Learn somethingnew..Take a danceor exercise class.

Treat yourself to abubble bathsurrounded bycandles andrelaxingmusic.

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FREEDAY!Do somethingmeaningful today.

Show your love! Sendyourmaternal figure abouquet of flowers orother thoughtful gift.

Bring your partnerbreakfast in bed.

Silence any negativethoughts, self doubtor judgments today.

Send a family phototo your parents orgrandparents.

Follow@RAKFoundation onInstagram to kind-ifyyour social mediafeed.

Clean and transformyour bedroom into arelaxing haven.

Leave a basket of foodfor a family who isstruggling financially.

Publicly praisesomeone for theirvaluedwork.

Leave extra quartersnear the laundrymachinewith a notethat says ‘pass it on’.

Treat the child inyour life (or yourinner child) to a StarWarsmovie.

Eat what youwantALL. DAY. LONG.

Donate yourloose change toa local charity orleave in a changedonation box.

Learnmore aboutAfrican culture today.

CelebrateMexicanculture and heritagetoday.

Have flowers ortreats delivered to thenurses' station at yournearest hospital.

Surprise someonewith a thoughtful,inexpensive gift.

Leave small containersof birdseed near a parkor lake for otherpeople to feed thebirds.

Spend time todayjournaling about whatyouwould like your lifeto look like two yearsfrom now.

Volunteer at alocal animalshelter.

Tip your waitstaffgenerously with a notethanking them for thegreat service.

Purchase sunscreen to keepwithyou at all times toprotect yourselfand others.

Spend an eveningwith a friend orpartner at acomedy club.

Blast somemusicand dance like achicken.

Organize a pizzaparty for dinner.

Hidemoney inrandomplaces forstrangers to find.

Listen to aninspirationalpodcast.

Buy flowers or anew plant for yourhome space.

Take the children inyour life out for a funafternoon in a park.

Commit to learninga newmusicalinstrument thisyear.

Leave a $5 bill on a RedBoxwith a note "somesnacks onme" for thenext personwho rentsa video or game.

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MOTHER’SDAY CLEANUP YOURROOMDAY

MEMORIALDAY

STARWARSDAY

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AFRICANLIBERATIONDAY

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FRI

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Plan a fun drive-inmovie day.

Offer a glass oficed tea to aneighbor workingin their yard.

Treat your fatherfigure to dinner.

Ask your neighborsif they need you topick up grocerieswhile you shop.

Everyone is important.Learn the names ofyour receptionist,security guard andcustodians.

Become ablood donor.

Prepare and extralunch to give tosomeone in need.

Put a small planton your and acoworker's desk.

Say something niceto yourself today.

Send your best frienda small, thoughtful giftyou know theywouldenjoy.

Go to a park and spenda relaxing afternoontaking nature photos.

Donate to anenvironmentalcause.

Cook ameal or doa load of laundryfor a friendwho’sjust had a baby.

Take the afternoonoff to take a longstroll or a nap.

Gather somecoworkers to help pickup trash in your localpark during lunch.

Write a letter toyourself atfutureme.org toread at a later date.

Support your localmusic scene bypurchasing localmusic.

Find oneway to bemore involved inyour community.

Put together a self-care basket for astressed out friendor relative.

Leave a jar of coins forothers to use at awishing fountain.

Acknowledgesomeonewith a smileor warm greeting.

Send a friend orfamilymember aframed picture of aspecial momentbetween you both.

Indulge yourtastebuds. Headto the store andpurchase yourfavorite cheese.

Join a volunteergroup.

Organize a picnic dayat the park withfriends, family, yourpartner, or yourself.

Have a yard saleand clean outyour space.

FREEDAY!How can you build anew relationship?

Place a birdfeeder or birdbath in yourbackyard.

Plant wildflowers ornative plants in youryard.

Reconnectwith a friendor relative.

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Host a 4thof July BBQ.

Put aside your ownviewpoint and try toview things from theother person'sperspective.

Treat yourselfto an ice creamcone.

Call or visit yourparents today.

Grow your hair outwith intention todonate to Locks ofLove. (10"minimum)

Practice amoment ofself reflection today.

Spend today sayingand thinking onlynice things.

Send a thoughtfulletter or card to anaunt or uncle.

Give your partnermore affection andattention today.

Treat a good friendto a sci-fimovie.

Go stargazingin the evening.

Offer a coldbottle of waterto someoneworking outsidein the heat.

Put some change inan envelope andtape it to a vendingmachine.

Pack lunches andhand themout tothe homeless inyour neighborhood.

Smile at everyoneyoumeet today.

Invite someoneyou don't knowvery well to coffee.

Email a joke or funnyvideo to a group ofyour friends.

Pay the toll forthe driverbehind you.

Send a handwrittenletter to someonewho’smade adifference in your life.

Give yourself apedicure or amanicure.

Leave a basket ofsnacks and bottledwater by your frontdoor at home and atwork for deliveryworkers.

Plan your perfect dayand then go out andlive it.

Bake somesugar cookieswith the littleones in your life.

Make spa beauty carepackageswith lotion,nail polish, and nailfiles for the ladies inyour life.

Watch the sunset ina hammockwithsomeone special.

Spend anafternoon in thepark reading.

Try yoga ormeditation.

FREEDAY!Find away to showcompassion today.

Leave bottles ofbubbles inside achildren's park forthem to findwith anote that says "FREEBUBBLES!"

Try out a new recipe.

Get inspired!Createmusicwith uncommonitems.

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Plan a brunchwithall of your bestgirlfriends.

Do somethingthatmakes YOUhappy.

FREEDAY!What is oneway youcan show couragetoday?

Tape coins or hidesmall toys around aplayground for kidsto find.

Refrain fromjumping toconclusionstoday.

Send an unexpected,handwritten postcardor letter to a lovedone.

Send your friend abook you think theymight enjoy.

Do somethingchildlike today.

Join a group thatshares your owninterests.

Take a longwalkoutside today.

Expand yourmind.Sign up for a free classor workshop to learnsomething new.

Make a donation to aglobal charity of yourchoice.

Make the switchto cruelty-freeproducts.

Bring someonewho issick some chickensoup and a get wellcard.

Spend your lunchhour in the parkon a sunny day.

Donate to agood cause.

Plan a fun, special dayout with your child.

Volunteer to helpclean up aroundyour neighborhood.

Hydrate! Drinkmorewaterevery day.

Replace your lightbulbs with energyefficient ones.

Put a $10 or $20 bill ina bookwith a note thatsays, "Great choice!This book is onme!”

Send a good friendor familymember aframed favoritephoto of you both.

Donate to acharity with amission to helpcreate equality.

Make a bucket list andstart by completingone thing on it by theend of thismonth.

Take old blanketsand towels to alocal animalshelter.

Plan a fun nightout with a friend.

Plan a familycamping trip.

Leave a flower onsomeone’s desk,windshield, or intheirmailbox.

Cook a healthymeal today.

Make a consciouseffort to avoidjudging otherstoday.

Pay it forward.

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Use reusablegrocery bags.

Offer to drive a seniorcitizen to anappointment or for anerrand.

FREEDAY!How can you showrespect today?

Write a love note toyourself abouteverything thatmakesyouwonderfully you.

Create a kindness ideabasket for coworkersto add to and grabideas from.

Spend the day tryingto create positiveenergywitheverything you sayand do.

Put individuallywrapped treats inyour work kitchenfor coworkers toenjoy.

Change three smallthings about yourroutine that will helpthe environment.

Find time to readan inspiring book.

Start ameetingwith celebrationsand gratitude.

Resolve to be lessjudgmental in yourday to day life.

Deliver homemadecookies to a friend orneighbor.

Write a hand-written letter tosomeone youhaven’t talked to insome time.

Keep a special journalfor quotations thatinspire you.

Shop at afarmer’smarket.

Start a gratitudejournal.

Slip a $10 bill into a boxof diapers at the store.

Support localbusinesses asoften as you can.

Write a reflection inyour journal aboutyour bestmemories.

Place some painted,colorful rocks withpositive or inspiringmessages throughoutyour community.

Send someone youcare about a surprisecare package.

Send cheerful cardsto lonely seniors.

Invite a small group offriends out for a funnight of bowling.

Attend an eventin your localcommunity.

Give yourpartnersomethingthoughtful.

Donate to a nativeor indigenousorganizationtoday.

Spend the dayriding a bicycle.

Try a new hobby.

Get some neighborstogether to spend anafternoon picking uplitter in yourneighborhood.

Buy a child theirfavorite comic book.

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Take a scenic drive toenjoy the foliage.

Plan to do one thingoutside of yourcomfort zone eachday this week.

Call and say ‘hello’ tothe first personwhocomes tomind.

Anonymously payfor someone else'sbill at a café orrestaurant.

Paint positivemessages onpumpkins andleave around thecommunity.

Walk, ride a bike,carpool, or take publictransportation toreduce your carbonfootprint.

Pay for the coffee ofthe person behindyou in line.

Write a list of tasksyou have beenprocrastinating andwork on completingsome of them today.

Learn to say helloor thank you in acoworker's orfriend's nativelanguage.

Register to voteand encourageothers to do so.

Use less plastic andbemore consciousabout recycling.

Mow your neighbor’slawn aftermowingyour own.

Leave pumpkins on afamily's doorstepalongwith kid friendlytools for carving.

Buy bright yellowflowers to brightenup your space.

Donate books,puzzles and games toelementary schoolsor daycare centers.

Tape bus fareto a bus stop.

Send someonewho is sick somechicken soup anda get well card.

Volunteer at alocal animalshelter.

Leave $1 bills on afew shelves at thelocal dollar store forpeople to find.

Start a communitycollection for a familyor someone in need.

Listen to aninspirationalTED talk.

Enjoy yourfavorite cup ofcoffee.

Write a list of fivegoals youwould like toaccomplish in your life.

Treat yourself toyour favoritedessert.

Help a friend ontheirmoving day.

Donate new stuffedanimals and toys tocharities or sheltersfor children to enjoy.

Be accountable foreverything you sayand do today.

FREEDAY!Do somethingcreative today.

Make first aid kitsfor shelters.

Foster animals thatthe shelters do nothave space for.

Wake up early toappreciate thesunrise.

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Start a book abouta topic that is newto you.

Host a dinner and askeveryone towrite anote of appreciationabout each guest toread aloud beforedinner.

Support a localrestaurant by diningin or orderingtakeout.

Cook a deliciousmeal and savorevery bite.

Wake up early toexercise beforegoing towork.

Offer a coworkera ride home.

Put positive notesin public places.

Stay a little later toassist a coworkerwith their workload.

Pick a street andwrite"Have a great day!" onevery driveway incolorful chalk.

VOTE!Your voicematters!

Do something thatyou find challengingtoday.

Allow someonetomerge aheadinto traffic.

Praise someonein front ofothers.

Fill a bagwith snacks,water, small mirror,combs, hygieneproducts, a nicefragrance and give toan unhousedwomanyou notice.

Offer to helpsomeonewho hasjust endured amajorlife event or loss.

Send a familymembera box filled with cut-out paper hearts thathave positive qualitiesabout themwritten onthem.

Plan aweekend tohike anddecompress.

Become an agentof positivity.

Give away one ofyour possessionsfor free.

Attend a veteran'sfuneral who does nothave family.

Conservewater byturning offwhen not inuse, fixing leaks, andinstalling water-savingdevices.

Have each guest atthe dinner table sayone thing for whichthey are grateful.

FREEDAY!How can I showappreciation today?

Do something crafty.

Talk to theperson sittingalone at a party.

Get a few $5 giftcards to hand outto unsuspectingpassersby.

Text a friend tomake sure they gothome safely after anight out.

Visitlifevestinside.comand get involved!

Stopwhat you’redoing for a fewminutes to justbreathe andappreciate life.

Go shopping in yourlocal community andsupport localbusinesses.

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Name a star aftersomeone atnameastar.com.

Open your home forthe holidays. Inviteneighbors and friendsover for drinks ordessert.

Hand out candycanes alongwitha smile or a notewishing therecipient a joyfulholiday season.

Organize a“Charity Day”at work.

Make a list of fivethings for whichyou are grateful.

Help theenvironment.Turn off lights,heaters and fanswhen not in use.

Buy a decadent treatfor yourself at thegrocery store or yourfavorite bakery.

Leave dollar bills onthe shelves at thedollar store with anote that says "treatyourself!"

Wear an outfit towork thatmakesyou feel great.

Plan a road trip tosomeplace new.

Keep in touchwithyour friends. Call themor suggestmeetingfor coffee.

Treat everyoneyoumeet todaywith respect.

Create a kindnesstree. Ask family andfriends to decorate itwith notes of a kindact they did.

Try a session ofacupuncture orget amassage.

Create handmadeholiday gifts forfriends, family andcoworkers.

Offer towatch yourfriend’s kids for anafternoon so theycan have some timeto recharge.

Get festive anddecorate your homefor the holidays.

Send cheerful holidaycards with inspiringquotes to hospitalizedchildren using theCardz for Kidz service.

Contribute toys toyour local Toys forTots campaign.

Leave some treatsand a thank youcard for your officecleaning crew.

Listen to a guidedmeditation.

Take time out todayto crank up andenjoy your favoriteholidaymusic.

Plan to becomeCPRcertified next year.

Get some friendstogether and gathertreats for deliveryworkers with a note ofappreciation for alltheir hardwork.

Do somethingyou love: go for awalk, draw, read,yoga, whateverit is, do it for you.

Set intentions for2022.What goalsdo you hope toaccomplish?

FREEDAY!Get creative!Make up yourown RAK today!

Join “Soldiers' Angels”and send a holidaycare package to adeployed servicemember.

Bringworkers orthe unhousedwhoare out in the coldhandwarmers.

Gift a loved one anexperience ratherthan amaterial gift.

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