Research shows that being kind to others increases our own levels of happiness as well as theirs. What's more it has a ripple effect - kindness is contagious, making our homes, workplaces and communities more compassionate and supportive places to be.

The 10 random kindness activities include (The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, 2013):

1. Compliment the first three people you talk to.
2. Write a hand-written note to a teacher.
3. Say good morning to the person next to you on the elevator(/bus/subway/street).
4. Pick up litter. Spend 10 minutes cleaning a park or your neighborhood.
5. Place uplifting notes in library books, on restroom mirrors, on someone’s locker, or on their computer screen.
6. Dedicate 24 hours to spreading positivity on social media.
7. Hold up inspiring signs during rush hour.
8. Leave a generous tip.
9. Send flowers to a friend.
10. Set an alarm to go off three times on World Kindness Day. When the alarm sounds, stop what you’re doing and call/text/email someone simply to tell them how awesome they are.
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