50 WAYS TO BRIGHTEN UP SOMEONE’S DAY

Sometimes we focus so much on bringing positive
energy into our own lives, we forgot to project
that same positive energy outwards. Take some
time away from yourself and use these tips to
brighten up someone’s day.
1. Bake some goodies and bring them to work
for your co-workers.
2. Send out thank you notes.
3. Hold the door open for someone.
4. Give your change to the homeless.
5. Leave “I love you” notes for your partner to
find (perhaps his packed lunch or his work
trousers pocket).
6. Help a struggling elderly person or mother
take their shopping to their car
7. Say “hello” to a stranger.
8. Stop to give your spare change to a charity
collector.
9. Smile at a stranger.
10. Let someone go in front of you in traffic.
11. Send an old friend a message asking how
things are going for them.
12. Talk to a stranger in the grocery store
queue.
13. Compliment someone.
14. Leave dollar notes on a vending machine for
the next person to use.
15. Leave a note on a public bathroom mirror
saying “You’re beautiful.”
16. Send your partner a romantic/cute text
message.
17. Call up a relative or friend just to ask how
they are.
18. Offer your seat to someone standing on the
train or bus.
19. Cook “too much” of those special sausage
rolls, or whatever your specialty is, and give
the extras to a relative or friend.
20. Help a leaflet distributor in the streets out
and take a flyer.
21. Smile at a stranger.
22. Give someone a generous tip.
23. Offer to make your co-workers their morning
coffee.
24. When you arrive for work, ask your co-
workers how they are and if they had a
good weekend (and show genuine interest).
25. Make chit-chat with a stranger in an
elevator.
26. Is the person at the till in front of you
short of change? Pay that extra to help them
out.
27. Hold the elevator for someone.
28. Send someone a gift (flowers or box of
goodies).
29. Help out a co-worker.
30. Let your partner or children choose what TV
show to watch.
31. Run an errand for someone.
32. Listen to someone else’s problems.
33. Donate to charity—whether it be household
items you don’t need or old clothes.
34. Write a love letter to your partner.
35. Next time you are at the grocery store, buy
a little gift for someone (e.g. your partner
favourite chocolate bar).
36. Tell someone a joke or funny story.
37. Visit a friend or relative in hospital (don’t
forget to bring them a gift!).
38. Have a friendly chat with the cashier.
39. If you had a good service at a restaurant,
let the manager or waitress know.
40. When you see a friend or relative, instantly
give them a hug (unless they are not a
hugger).
41. Have a bath ready for your partner’s return
from work.
42. Treat a friend or relative to lunch.
43. Write a love message on the shower door
for your partner.
44. Compliment others’ work on social media.
45. Write down positive quotes and place them
in library books.
46. Give old clothes to a relative or friend.
47. Put change in an expired meter.
48. When your partner comes home, greet them
at the door with a hug and kiss.
49. Talk to someone who doesn’t know anyone
at a party.
50. Offer to return a cart for a mother or
elderly person.