Simple and random acts of kindness
Everybody wants to be more likable and accepted in the world. With growing net and accesses of social media, youngsters are inclined towards gaining popularity more than ever. They want to make an image of a social media star, seeking name, fame and money through the process. For that they are open to go on any level. Uploading bizarre videos and weird pictures is a growing trend now. But what’s the point of all this chaos of being popular?
You may be successful in getting people’s attention over a short time, but in the long run you will fail to maintain it. That is because the stuff you are creating has no worth or a real message to make an impact. Therefore, why don’t we think of putting our time and effort in something that can make a difference in the world? We may utilize our social media platforms for a right purpose and betterment of vulnerable people and communities.
Kindness Counts in life
A study conducted in an elementary school by University of British Columbia in 2012 found that as you help other people, this contributes to your own popularity. As per the research findings, preadolescent students, who were more social and helpful to others, experienced significantly higher peer acceptance. You can say, people performing kind acts are more well-liked in their circle than their counterparts who are not kind to others.
Therefore, by caring for others and using your talent for the betterment of the society, you gain recognition too. And the best thing that this recognition, popularity, name or fame comes to you for the right cause. Money matters in life, but not more than real happiness and satisfaction, which come from simple acts of kindness. We are going to tell you a few simple ways of kindness you can use in your day to day life and be people’s favourite.
Simple and random acts of kindness
Good manners: Always use your good manners wherever you go. Don’t forget to use words like please, thank you and sorry, whichever applies. Meet people warmly as they matter much to you. Not important, you are at an event or just in or outside your house.
Strangers matter: Smile at strangers and be ready to help them whenever they genuinely need it. Simple acts count, like holding door or umbrella for someone or let someone go ahead of you in line, when you think they need it more than you someday.
Stay connected: Try to pick up calls from people you know because there may be urgency. If you cannot do so, always call them back. If someone takes time to call you, surely you matter to them, or they trust that when they are in trouble, you are there.
More ways to practice kindness
Send real gifts: Avoid social media ways of wishes. Voice and video messages with some special words from you can do wonder in someone’s lives. Thank a veteran for their services by sending handwritten letters, cards, gifts and flowers to them as surprise.
Sweet treats: Treat people with sweets, cookies or doughnuts someday as surprise gift without waiting for any reason of celebration. Give surprise treats not only to your family, friends and social circle but also to your workers, cleaners and home-guards.
Money on others: Look for NGOs where you can donate with extra money you have in your pockets or at bank. Buy your grocery, vegetable and other things from small vendors and leave extra coins with them. Always give tips to waiters and drivers.
