The holidays are here and most people are doing their last minute shopping for gifts. As you are shopping for the “perfect gift” for your family and friends, consider giving the “gift of kindness” this season. The gift of kindness is not costly and it will not put you in debt, and what you receive in “return” (i.e., making others feel good) will be priceless. The point is to give this gift to those who may not be in your usual social circle.
To get started, here are some ideas:
- Purchase a few $5 or $10 gift cards to give to strangers.
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen or homeless/women’s shelter.
- Spend a day or a few hours doing household tasks or running errands for an elderly neighbor, or providing childcare for a single mother.
- When you are purchasing your meal in a drive-thru line, purchase or give money toward the meal for the car in line behind you.
Get creative and find other ways to give this gift!
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