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“The course of true love never did run smooth.”

Courageously tell someone “I love you,” even if it feels vulnerable.

Today, I embrace love, even when the path is tough.

“Most of us spend too much on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.”

Spend a night without technology with your roommate to reconnect.

Today, I focus on what’s truly important.

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”

Give someone an unexpected gift to brighten their day.

Today, I give without expecting anything in return.

“The only people with whom you should try to get even with are those who have helped you.”

Write a heartfelt letter to someone who has shaped your life.

Today, I give thanks to those who’ve lifted me up.

“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.”

Prepare a small kit with essentials to give to someone experiencing need.

Today, I choose words, thoughts, and actions rooted in kindness.

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”

Call friends or family while you’re out running errands to see if they need anything.

Today, I ease someone’s burden with kindness.

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”

Bring homemade treats to your local police or fire station to show gratitude.

Today, I live to uplift others.

“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.”

Clear your email inbox to relieve stress and feel organized.

Today, I do what I can, even if it seems small.

“We don’t remember days … we remember moments.”

Plan a shared spa day with your partner or a close friend to unwind together.

Today, I live fully in the moments that matter.

“Always kiss your children goodnight—even if they’re already asleep.”

Tell your children you love them at bedtime and mention something unique about them.

Today, I show love, even in quiet moments.

“It is not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.”

Choose not to support pirated or stolen products, honoring your principles even when it’s tempting.

Today, I make decisions based on my values.

“You are worth more than the value you have placed on yourself.”

Give yourself a slow bath or shower, enjoy a favorite treat, or buy something you’ve been wanting.

Today, I recognize my worth is far greater than I believed.

“The most exquisite pleasure is giving pleasure to others.”

Buy a pizza for a stranger and consider sharing the meal with them.

Today, I find joy in bringing joy to others.

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

Offer your umbrella to a person who’s caught in the rain.

Today, I do small acts of good with a big heart.

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

Give your old textbooks to someone who can benefit from them.

Today, I invest in learning and growing.

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”

Mail a heartfelt thank-you letter to a teacher who shaped your life.

Today, I acknowledge that my influence goes further than I can see.