This is it. Throughout the world, this is the designated day to focus on kindness. Don’t stress. I’m not going to ask you to wear the “kindness” color (it’s purple in case you’re keen) or donate to a charity (unless you want to, of course).

Let’s start small. Choose one thing. Imagine what a day this would be if everyone did.

If you need some ideas, here are some things people have done for me that I still remember:

• Brought me a sweater because they knew I was cold.
• Unloaded the dishwasher and took out the trash when I didn’t even ask.
• Explained how I hurt them when I dropped the ball in our friendship instead of harboring a grudge.
• Asked me about my life…and listened.
• Offered to take minutes in the meeting I was running.
• Gave me flowers for no reason at all.
• Told me that my work was appreciated and making a difference.
• Made me a homemade card.
• Helped my son when I couldn’t be there.
• Brought me food when I was too sick to cook.
• Wrote me a thoughtfully detailed thank you note.
• Let me watch the movie I wanted to–even though they didn’t.

If you’d like to peruse more acts of kindness, check out my post from last year or randomactsofkindness.org for ideas for home, school, and work.