As these Quora and Reddit users have found, a little good goes a long way.
Compliment those around you.
Or make a whole day out of it. "Pick a day that you walk around a lot (shopping, going to the park, festivals) and give some people random (yet relevant!) compliments! You'd be surprised how many people's face would beam with happiness because of one nice sentence." (Source)
Pay the toll for the person in the car behind you.
"I have heard that every year during the holidays, on the Golden Gate Bridge, there usually is an incident where someone will pay [the] toll for the person behind them. What's interesting is this causes a chain reaction. The next person in line may repeat the good deed. Toll workers have reported that sometimes this chain can go on for many cars." (Source)
Donate any books you no longer read.
"If you have books you're not going to reread, jails and prisons are a good place to donate them (call first -- some places won't take hardbacks). Self-help books are especially welcome." (Source)
Drop off any food left over from a large event or dinner at a shelter.
Thanksgiving leftovers are delicious, so spread the wealth. (Source)
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