While we all are capable of being kind, sometimes our responses run counter to kindness. Howbeit, we can take small steps to build and repair common courtesy. This is a simple and easy place to start. We can never change another person’s lack of kindness. However, we can inspire it by showing it in our own words and actions. Changing the world begins with changing ourselves. Examine your heart, intentions, actual words, and actions. Make a decision to be THAT person who makes the world a better place! Simple respect and courtesy are where we begin. Here is a list of a hundred ways to do exactly that!
100 Ways To Make The World A Better Place
Be THAT Person Who….
- Makes a habit of doing random acts of kindness
- Holds open the door for another entering or exiting
- Prays for another in need
- Actually says “Thank You!”
- Says excuse me
- Will let another driver in front of you in heavy traffic
- Will let someone go ahead of you in line at the store
- Donates to charitable causes
- Will help clean up a mess made by themselves or someone else
- Will take out the trash without being asked
- Will say grace before a meal
- Will be the first to say, “I’m sorry!” and mean it
- Will send a greeting card in the mail
- Will quickly overlook an offense
- Will take a moment (or two) before responding in anger
- Learns to be a graceful winner
- Learns to be a graceful loser
- Can pay a sincere compliment
- Donates food to a local food bank
- Donates gently worn clothing to local shelters
- Buys a coffee for someone at work
- Remembers to fill up the gas tank
- Remembers to call a long-distance friend
- Volunteers to teach someone to read
- Will mail a care package to an elderly relative
- Plants flowers
- Picks up groceries for a sick friend
- Takes a meal to someone sick
- Sends a sympathy card to someone grieving the loss of a loved one
- Volunteers at church
- Invites someone to walk with them
- Says, “I am proud of you!” sincerely
- Finds common ground when divided
- Will take the kids to the park
- Goes the extra mile without expecting to be recompensed for it
- Donates books and magazines that’s been read to senior citizen centers
- Helps an elderly neighbor with their yard or housework
- Bakes and shares cookies
- Can humbly admit they were wrong
- Will ask for forgiveness for their wrongs
- Will easily forgive
- Hosts a family meal
- Bakes a cake to share
- Invites a friend to lunch
- Looks for the best in everyone
- Will generally overlook another’s faults
- Leaves positive feedback
- Will hear a person out
- Plans frequent mini-dates with their spouse
- Finds blessings in the struggles
- Has faith to move mountains
- Can inspire hope
- Gives respect
- Doesn’t drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes
- Doesn’t gamble
- Doesn’t do drugs
- Inspires healthy choices
- Doesn’t text while driving
- Looks up at the stars at night
- Believes in the One who made the stars and knows them all by name
- Doesn’t give up
- Adopts a shelter pet
- Saves for future purchases and a rainy day
- Stays within the budget
- Plans a family vacation to make treasured memories
- Eats healthy
- Drinks water
- Reads and studies the Bible
- Tells corny jokes to lighten up the mood
- Smiles often
- Picks up trash someone else threw down or that missed the trash can
- Intentionally puts their own trash in the trash can
- Leaves love notes in various places to be delightfully found later
- Still holds hands
- Finds ways to be romantic
- Is a hard dependable worker
- Obeys the Ten Commandments
- Writes and mails love letters to the spouse who lives at the same address
- Visits with aging parents
- Supports local businesses
- Refuses to let life make them bitter or cynical
- Ages gracefully
- Gives the benefit of the doubt to others frequently
- Keeps their word and promises
- Still believes in miracles
- Is not rude
- Offers the last piece of dessert to someone else
- Gives a cold bottle of water to another who is thirsty and hot
- Takes their Dad fishing
- Recycles
- Repairs
- Builds
- Sews
- Plants a vegetable garden
- Visits and patronizes their local Farmer’s Market
- Is kind to animals
- Replaces the TP roll
- Is willing to teach another a usable skill they know
- Goes camping
- Hikes nature trails to enjoy God’s beautiful creations
“Do unto others as you would have them do to you.”
Luke 6:31 (NIV)
To Finalize
These are simple everyday actions that everyone can choose to do. Being kind is a choice. When we intentionally decide on being kinder it can spark the same reactions in others around us. It is up to us to show others around us that they matter, have value, and their lives have a God-given purpose regardless of race, age, occupation, or gender. Choose to be THAT person who makes the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time. You will be surprised at how it will bless you in the process!
Great ideas!!