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101 Ways To Uplift Your Spirit & Of Those Around You

1. Smile!

2. Laugh!

3. Contribute money towards the person's bill behind you.

4. Contribute toll money to the car behind you.

5. Give away something from your closet today.

6. Give away something from your closet for a week!

7. Say "thank you" with genuine gratitude.

8. Remember to ask with "please."

9. Listen on purpose: look people in the eye and be silent.

10. Read a book to a child.

11. Walk or run for a cause you're passionate about.

12. Write a letter of thank you when you see exceptional service.

13. In heavy traffic on the road, let someone in front of you.

14. Call someone you haven't spoken to in awhile.

15. Write a real letter or note and mail it (the old fashioned way)!

16. Send a "thank you" card to your local fire department.

17. Send a "thank you" card to your local police department.

18. Be peaceful throughout your day.

19. Cook something and bring it to work.

20. Cook or bake your favorite dish and give it to your neighbor.

21. After a snowstorm, shovel your neighbor's sidewalk or even your entire block!

22. After finishing a good book, give it away to a random stranger.

23. Give your extra television at home to a homeless shelter.

24. Say something nice to your boss.

25. Bring flowers to your work.

26. Visit a hospital and offer to volunteer.

27. Visit a public library and volunteer to help someone learn to read.

28. Sing!

29. Offer your services for free for a day.

30. Tell your children you love them.

31. Tell your parents you love them.

32. Tell anyone who is important to you that you love them!

33. Write a love letter for your "significant other" and mail it.

34. Bring your recycled cans and bottles to a recycling center and give them to someone in line.

35. Open the door for someone.

36. When a coworker is sick, call to find out if they need anything.

37. The next time you buy a refreshment, take the extra change and give it as a tip to the person serving you, no matter how big or small.

38. When stranded at the airport, buy a book for someone.

39. When stranded at an airport, buy some water for a cranky child.

40. Forgive someone.

41. Write a letter of "thanks" to your Congressional representative, even if you don't agree with his or her politics.

42. Make a commitment to say nothing but nice things to people for an entire day.

43. If people are gossiping about someone, find something nice to say about that person instead.

44. Go to a nursing home and spend some time visiting with the people there.

45. Read to an elderly person

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