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It's Random Acts Of Kindness Day on 17 February - a great day to do something kind for someone. How about if it was your New Year's Day though?<\/h3>

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Today, why not commit to make every day of the year ahead a kind one? A day where you do something kind for someone else.\u2060\u00a0It doesn't have to be big - small actions change people's lives for the better (often in ways you'll never see but which can mean the world to someone who needs to feel appreciated, visible or part of something). \u2060<\/p>

So... ask how someone's doing, give up your seat; gift a cuppa; open a door; welcome someone new in to your community; recycle more; give a charity some love online; pick up litter on your way home; give an unheard voice a platform to be heard from; take time out for yourself; stand up as an ally to others.\u2060<\/p>

At work, chat to a colleague you've not talked to before; leave a note to say thanks to the cleaners; leave the car at home and take public transport or cycle for a change; get involved in a staff network and show your support for people who may be different to you. Oh, and why not take a spare umbrella in to work the next day in case you can offer it to a colleague for the inevitable rain at lunchtime?<\/p>

At school, say thanks to a teacher; tidy the classroom; ask if someone who's super quiet is alright; share a snack with someone or make friends with the new kid.<\/p>

On the commute, let someone else on the train first and say thanks to the bus driver as you hop off. <\/p>

At home, tell someone who works really hard to keep the house clean and gets dinner ready to op their feet up and watch their favourite programme while you lend a hand. Pick up any plastic bottles you see lying around the park when you take the dog for a walk and put them in the right recycling bin. <\/p>

Keep a list of what you've done - no matter how small the act may seem. Pop it on a pinboard at home or work where you can see it and involve the family or your team. Celebrate each other's kindness. \u2060<\/p>

In a year, look back and see how things have changed and what you learnt. Share it with others to inspire them. <\/p>

Kindness is contagious. It can improve life for people, the planet and you. The impact grows when we all do something. \u2060<\/p>

Being kind doesn't cost anything. But being unkind can cost everything. So, commit to make every day a Random Acts Of Kindness Day for a year from today and see the difference it makes - to you and others. \u2060<\/p>

What will you do?<\/p>

\u2060Darren, Founder and Head Penguin, The Kind Penguins<\/strong><\/p>

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