Kindness at Work (Random Acts of Kindness)
Every year on February 17th is a day to do random acts of kindness and to inspire others to do something nice for someone. However, random acts of kindness can be done anytime of the year by helping someone pay for a meal or a hot beverage. You can practice random acts of kindness at work by bringing extra snacks. For example, if you are having a snack at work and someone at your job skipped their snack break; You can give them one of your extra snacks. Another way to celebrate random acts of kindness at work is by motivating someone with kindness quotes that you find online or from an inspirational article that you might find fascinating to share with them.
You can write a note with a kindness quote and leave it on their desk with candy or with an inspiring bookmark. Nonetheless, random acts of kindness can also be done by helping someone carry a heavy box at work or having the door open while they bring in the heavy boxes inside the workplace. Additionally, you can sign a card, a small paper tag, and give them a pen with their favorite color. Besides that, you can give them a planner, a calendar, or a clip board that they might like and surprise them with the office items. Giving something unexpectedly to someone at work can bring a smile on their face and can also show appreciation for their hard work.
You can also make a package of items that you think your coworker might like such as a tumbler, stationary paper, refillable pens, tea boxes, or mini clipboards especially if your coworker is having a birthday. If your workplace has a wall or a section in the lunchroom to post gratitude announcements; You can participate by making a gratitude tree, a compliments section, or a thank you for your kindness board. Nonetheless, practicing random acts of kindness can help you feel wonderful about yourself and make the other person also feel wonderful. This feeling can last for many days or for a brief time, but they will remember it even if a year goes by. Adding kindness at work with random acts of kindness can be easy by being friendly and not by being too friendly.
Always remember your boundaries as a coworker and practice random acts of kindness whenever you get a chance. Make sure the other person does not feel obligated or feel uncomfortable with your acts of kindness at work. Avoid making your coworker feel uneasy and do not give dishonest compliments. It is best to be honest and to stay silent if your comments hurt your coworker’s feelings. Also, if your coworker has insecurities and you know their insecurities, do not comment about their insecurities verbally or in writing.
To do random acts of kindness, you can surprise your coworker with a cup of coffee, a cup of tea, or with positive feedback. Another way is by helping them get a new job by writing a recommendation letter, helping them with their resume, or give them encouragement with kind words about not losing hope about getting a job. Invite them for lunch or a hot beverage during your work breaks. As well as spreading positive comments, compliments, and celebrating their successes without over applauding them. Over applauding them might seem insincere or other negative feelings.
Besides doing random acts of kindness at work, you can also do these things at home by helping someone wash the dishes, take out the trash, or by helping them to do the laundry. If they like flowers, you can give flowers with a tumbler to your family member or to a coworker. Random acts of kindness can also be shared through social media with the hashtag, “# Random Acts of Kindness Day.” Sharing random acts of kindness on social media can also help others to participate in doing something kind for others. Here are websites with more tips about doing random acts of kindness at work or at home.
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation-Kindness at Work Resources:
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation | Kindness at Work Resources
16 Random Acts of Kindness at Work-Terryberry:
16 Random Acts of Kindness at Work | Terryberry
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