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“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.”

Call or check in with a loved one daily. If living together, ask how they’re doing and if they need help.

Today, I will offer small courtesies that can leave a deep impact.

“I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.”

Surprise a friend with a gift they really need or want.

Today, I welcome the opportunity to serve more through my actions.

“When you carry out acts of kindness you get a wonderful feeling inside. It is as though something inside your body responds and says, yes, this is how I ought to feel.”

Visit a hospitalized colleague and bring a balloon or small gift to brighten their day.

Today, I will embrace the joy that comes from being kind.

“Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.”

Comfort a stranger in distress with words of hope. Sometimes that’s exactly what they need.

Today, I will take bold steps toward growth, even when it feels risky.

“Find a need and fill it.”

Take a moment to return a lost item to its owner.

Today, I will seek out needs and meet them with compassion.

“We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from it.”

Volunteer a week of your time to a cause you care about—the possibilities to help are endless.

Today, I give more than I take.

“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”

Bake extra cookies to share at work or send with your child as a treat for their teacher.

Today, I will choose kindness in every interaction.

“Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life.”

Don’t wait—tell someone important in your life how much they mean to you. Life is unpredictable.

Today, I will cherish my friendships and nurture them with love.

“Nobody who is somebody looks down on anybody.”

Avoid jumping to conclusions and give others the benefit of the doubt. Everyone knows what it feels like to be misunderstood.

Today, I honor the worth in everyone I meet.

“Live today the way you want to be remembered tomorrow.”

Register as a bone marrow donor—you might save a life someday.

Today, I will live in a way that echoes the legacy I want to leave behind.

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.”

Forgive yourself for past mistakes. You are not defined by your errors but by your growth beyond them.

Today, I free myself by choosing forgiveness.

“I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.”

Think creatively about ways to be kind today—like using an unlimited metro card to help someone get on the train.

Today, I choose to love others with the same passion an artist pours into their work.

“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.”

Write uplifting notes on Post-Its and leave them in unexpected places like bathroom mirrors, gym lockers, or library books.

Today, I create a positive vision that leads to powerful action.

“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.”

Mend a feud with a neighbor by surprising them with flowers.

Today, I believe in the impossible, because courage makes it real.

“One cool judgment is worth a thousand hasty counsels.”

Remain polite and calm even when situations are frustrating or difficult.

Today, I lead with calm wisdom, not rushed decisions.

“There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice.”

Gather friends to plant a flower garden that beautifies your neighborhood for everyone to enjoy.

Today, I find joy in every detail nature has painted for me.