On July 1 I started a Happiness Challenge. Inspired by Scott E Geller, a Virginia Tech professor who encourages individuals to create a more compassionate world by actively care for others, I decided to challenge people to engage in one act of kindness every day in July and share their actions on social media using #31HappyActions. [Read More]
Will you join the challenge?
Need ideas? Check out the actions below for some inspiration!
My #31HappyActions:
- Day 1: It was interesting to start the challenge on my birthday, a day where you are normally the one getting all the gifts and attention. Yesterday I focused my kind actions on making sure I thanked everyone who sent me birthday wishes and appreciated everyone who came out to celebrate with me…and despite it being my birthday I also did some chores around the house, because I knew it would make Pablo happy. What was your Day 1 happy action?
- Day 2: Picked up an extra shift at my internship next week after my boss said she was short staffed
- Day 3: Smiled, nodded and/or waved to every runner and walker and to cars allowing me to cross on my run this morning. Have you done your happy action today?
- Day 4: Helped friends clean up after their 4th of July party.
- Day 5: Mailed old jeans to BlueJeansGoGreen to be recycled into insulation.
- Day 6: Donated used running shoes to Pacers for the MORE Foundation.
- Day 7: Took on middle of the night dog duty.
- Day 8: Registered to vote! I am super excited to have the right to vote and be an active citizen in my community!
- Day 9: Donated to my friend’s Aids Walk fundraising efforts.
- Day 10: Guest blogged for Montana at Pretty Lil’ Mudder while she’s away on vacation!
- Day 11: Shared some fellow bloggers’ posts that I love on Twitter
- Day 12: Gave a fellow DC Tri Clubber a ride to Swim For Life
- Day 13: Chatted with the lady who parked next to me during T1 of my double brick and 2 hrs later during T2 when we were both back at our cars
- Day 14: Helped a friend out
- Day 15: Spoiled my amazing dog today. Dogs need kind actions too!
- Day 16: Signed up to volunteer at a kid’s triathlon
- Day 17: Donated items to Goodwill
- Day 18: Put the phones and all job stressed away, and hung out with friends for a few hours
- Day 19: Shared a lane with a fellow swimmer (I know this is common courtesy, but what’s less common is for people to actually stop and respond to the request, which I always make sure to do)
- Day 20: Complimented the SUP yoga teacher (and hoping to take one of her classes soon! It looked awesome and she’s in killer shape!)
- Day 21: Listened and supported a friend who was feeling down
- Day 22: Stayed calm talking to customer service despite annoyances
- Day 23: Made tea for my husband because he wasn’t feeling well
- Day 24: Cheered on a co-worker training for her first 10-miler!
- Day 25: Was extra kind to the lady at the camp site check-in
- Day 26: Went back to the camp site to put away something for a fellow camper in between my race simulation
- Day 27: Picked up a package for a neighbor
- Day 28: Apologized for making a mistake
Other #31HappyActions: It feels nice to be the receiver of kind actions!
Supportive messages from my husband- Donations from wonderful companies to help me make a difference in the fight against blood cancer
- Kind words from a supervisor
- A ride from a friend
- Gifted a copy of A Patriot’s A to Z of America: Things Every Good American Should Know to celebrate my newly acquired American citizenship
- A thank you note from a Ragnar teammate
- An ask me questions about anything anytime from a coworker
- Spending time with friends and getting their dedicated, tech-free, distraction-free, attention
- Having a friend join me for my bicycle rides and sticking with me even though she can ride faster
Supportive messages from my husband
Don't know where to start? Here are some ideas for your #31HappyActions: The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation - Kindness Ideas Action for Happiness - 40 Acts of Kindness Happify - The Science of Giving Hello Human Kindness Random Acts - Performing Random Acts of Kindness
Follow Lean Green Island Girl’s board #31HappyActions on Pinterest.