Friends acts of kindness
42 ideas for friends. Pick one, do it, and the day counts.
- EasySend a thoughtful text
- Takes a minutePlan a surprise get-together
- EasyListen without being distracted, interrupting or judging
- EasyGive a genuine compliment
- A bigger gestureHelp a friend move
- Takes a minuteBake cookies for a friend
- EasyCall or write a friend to congratulate them on something they've worked hard for
- EasySend a voice message recalling a fun shared memory
- EasyThank a friend who has made a difference in your life
- EasyText the first person who comes to mind when you think of the word 'kind'
- EasyText a friend and ask how they are doing. Bonus: challenge them to answer with emojis!
- Takes a minuteInvite a friend to lunch
- EasyAsk a friend what made them smile today
- EasyAsk a friend if there is anything you can pray for
- Takes a minuteMail a postcard to a friend
- Takes a minuteMake a funny 'open when you need a laugh' note for a friend
- Takes a minuteInvite someone new to do an activity
- Takes a minuteWrite down 3 reasons you are glad to know someone and share it
- Takes a minuteSend a card to a friend with the goal to make them smile through jokes, kindness, or drawings
- Takes a minuteHelp a friend practice for an interview or presentation
- Takes a minuteAsk a friend if they need anything when you are going to the store
- EasyTell a friend about a strength you see in them that they may not recognize
- A bigger gestureGift a friend a memory or photobook of the two of you
- Takes a minuteOrganize a group birthday card with messages from several people
- A bigger gestureOrganize a reunion with friends who haven't seen each other for awhile
- A bigger gestureWork with your friends to create a stack of cards for a friend that is going through a hard time or preparing for surgery
- A bigger gestureCreate a care package for a friend who is not well
- Takes a minuteCelebrate a friend's hard work or progress towards a goal (before they even reach it!)
- Takes a minuteInvite a friend to play a game
- A bigger gesturePut together a party for a friend
- A bigger gestureUse a pocket photo album to put memories, encouraging quotes, jokes, or photos for your friend
- A bigger gestureTape cut out paper hearts (bonus: write a few messages on them!) on a posterboard and leave it on a friend's porch
- A bigger gestureWith your friends, make a piece of art for someone
- A bigger gestureFill a mini pinata with your friend's favorite treat and give it to them!
- A bigger gestureOn a friend's birthday, send them a video singing happy birthday (bonus: wear party hats)
- Takes a minuteDraw a picture for a friend
- A bigger gestureOffer to drop off dinner to a friend
- Takes a minuteOffer your friend a ride
- Takes a minuteBake a friend a treat
- Takes a minuteGet a thoughtful gift for a friend
- Takes a minuteVisit a friend! Especially if you have any friends who can't go out much
- Takes a minuteCall a friend to catch up