Kindness is free and a way to show love and care to others in the community. Being kind means being aware of ones surrounding and acknowledging the presence of other people on earth besides oneself. Individuals may learn to do things in the community to make their neighbors’ lives better and more comfortable by having that in mind.
Here are 10 ways you can be kind to others in your community:
- Initiate Conversations with Neighbors
While running errands or during the morning run, one should not keep their head down and ignore their neighbors passing by. Instead, learn to make eye contact, flash a welcoming smile and say hello. Such acts of kindness through conversations, even on coffee shop ques, create good neighborly relationships.
2. Give Sincere Compliments
When you meet a community member out in the street, try and compliment them. Such compliments make people feel good about themselves hence making the community friendly.
3. Support Local Businesses
Every community has small businesses within the neighborhood; as a community member, one should show kindness by supporting these businesses, purchasing their products, and buying their services. Also, giving positive reviews is another way to show kindness to the owners of the companies.
4. Volunteer your Time
Volunteering your time to participate in community activities is a way of showing kindness and giving back to the community. In addition, during such voluntary work, one gets to mingle and share with their neighbors. Big Brothers Big Sisters Utah offers volunteer opportunities in Utah where an adult can be paired with a child and become their mentor.
5. Participate in Clean up Activities
One may show kindness by hosting a clean-up day at the community playgrounds or parks to create a safe and clean environment for the children in the community. Also, volunteer opportunities in Utah may offer other activities in which one may take part to show kindness to the community.
6. Drive with Kindness
While in traffic and you notice one is in a hurry to get somewhere and you are not, the best way to show kindness is to let them pass you.
7. Give Thanks
Being cautious while interacting with your neighbors is another way of showing kindness. A simple thank you can go a long way in making someone feel respected and appreciated.
8. Allow Someone Go Through the Door First
It is an unwritten social code to hold the door for someone whose hands are full and allow them to go through first. Such random acts of kindness make the community a better place.
9. Care Packages
Create and distribute care packages to others who may be in need. This can include toiletries, snacks, socks, etc.
10. Donate
Donating items you no longer use to community organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah goes a long way in showing kindness. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah accepts used clothing donations in addition to monetary donations. All proceeds go towards supporting BBBSU programs.
