Spark Joy

It has been scientifically proven that kindness can increase a person’s oxytocin (the “love hormone”) levels, energy, happiness and even lifespan. With this in mind, think of all of the good you could inspire in yourself and others by doing something kind this holiday season.

This December, try to spark joy by bringing light to others and yourself (#selfcare). No need for grand gestures, sometimes all it takes is a small act of kindness to put a smile on someone’s face: 

1. Hold the door open for someone

2. Let someone skip ahead of you in line

3. Buy a coffee for whoever is behind you in line

4. Pay for a stranger’s parking meter         

5. Leave a gas gift card at the pump

6. Leave a nice server a giant tip

7. Treat a friend to a yoga class

8. Take a fresh baked treat to a neighbor

9. Bring in treats for your coworkers

10. Bring treats to the fire station or police station

11. Run an errand for a busy friend or family member

12. Compliment a stranger

13. Leave an uplifting note for three people

14. Post inspirational sticky notes around your office or neighborhood

15. Donate clothes or household items

16. Donate canned goods to a food bank

17. Donate towels or blankets to an animal shelter

18. Do a good deed for a homeless person

19. Write a thank you note to someone

20. Tell your teacher something you loved about class

21. Make room for someone’s mat in class

22. Put away someone else’s block or weights

23. Walk or take a drive to look at holiday lights

24. Host a living room dance party

25. Have a silly, holiday photoshoot with friends or family