101+ Ways to spread Joy!

One of our goals this year is to Spread JOY! We want to spread joy, happiness and do random acts of kindness throughout the year. To help with this mission, we have compiled 101 ways to spread Joy this year!

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”
Amelia Earhart

101+ Ways to Spread Joy this year!!!

This all started last year when I did 40 random acts of kindness as part of my 40 before 40 project. I realized how much I loved being able to give back and spread joy to friends, family members, and random strangers on the street.

Looking ahead to 2020 we want to continue to spread joy and help others spread as much joy as possible. One of the things I love about these 101 ways to spread joy is many of them are free! It doesn't cost a thing to help someone smile brighter or surprise someone with a bit of fun.

“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.”
Eleanor Roosevelt

1. 1. SMILE!
   2. Send a birthday card
   3. Tell someone to have a great day
   4. Do a Random Act of Kindness
   5. Compliment a stranger
   6. Buy the drink for the person behind you inline
   7. Send a thank-you note
   8. Call a friend you haven't talked to in a while
   9. Send flowers
   10. Leave a nice note for your wait staff letting them know you appreciate them
   11. Let someone in a hurry pass you in line
   12. Give someone a hug
   13. Tell your significant other how much you love them
   14. Hang your kid's artwork on the fridge
   15. Offer praise for a job well done
   16. Double your normal tip amount
   17. Hold the door for people
   18. Shovel your neighbor's driveway
   19. Leave a treat for the postal service/UPS workers
   20. Bring homemade cookies/treats to your office
   21. Ask your significant other out on a date
   22. Ask your parents out on a date
   23. Leave a kind note for a co-worker
   24. Send comics to a friend who needs a laugh
   25. Post on someone's Facebook wall a photo or memory of you together
   26. Send an email about great customer service
   27. Wave to your neighbors
   28. Send a thank-you note to a teacher
   29. Leave a note in your significant others lunchbox
   30. Leave a note in your kid's lunchbox
   31. Listen, really listen
   32. Put down your phone and give people 100% of your attention
   33. Help each other
   34. Let people know you are thinking of them
   35. Fold laundry without being asked
   36. Do the dishes without being asked
   37. Stickers, stickers are always a good thing
   38. Send a coupon for a future date or help
   39. Have your kids make a card for their grandparents for no reason other than to say hi
   40. Give the gift of your time
   41. Send your significant other a text telling them you love them and can't wait to see them.
   42. Leave a sticky note with a great saying or smiley face for a stranger to see
   43. Donate to charity
   44. Bring a welcome basket to a new neighbor
   45. Thank a law enforcement officer and/or fireman for their service
   46. Make a care package for someone not feeling well
   47. Tell people when you are happy for them, congratulate them on a job well done
   48. Give someone the benefit of the doubt
   49. Pick up garbage when you see it
   50. Help a mom with her stroller
   51. Put money in an expired meter
   52. Bring the crossing guard coffee or a sweet treat
   53. Email your child's teacher letting them know you appreciate them
   54. Say something nice to your supervisor
   55. Babysit for your friends one night so that they can go on a date
   56. Pass on a book that you’ve enjoyed
   57. Serve a meal at a homeless shelter or women’s shelter
   58. Mentor someone
   59. Smile at everyone you come in contact with today.
   60. Pick flowers from your garden and give away
   61. Run errands for a new Mom
   62. Volunteer to read to a class at your local Elementary school
   63. Say Please and Thank you
   64. Practice kindness
   65. Send a handwritten letter
   66. Skype with an old friend/family member
   67. Smile and talk to your cashier
   68. Invite a friend over for dinner
   69. Donate to a woman's shelter or charity you love
   70. Give a homemade gift
   71. Tell someone they are AMAZING!!!
   72. Buy a gift card at a restaurant and give it to a family who is just coming into the restaurant.
   73. If you have fruit trees or grow vegetables, share your excess
   74. Bring extra bottles of water for parents/friends sitting in the sun at school sporting events
   75. Comment on an amazing bloggers blog post letting them know you love what they do
   76. Share a cat video (you know we all love them)
   77. Make copies of photos and surprise someone with a walk down memory lane
   78. Make eye contact and engage
   79. Give high fives
   80. Leave silly voicemails
   81. Throw a party for absolutely no reason
   82. Throw a dance party because you can
   83. Dance and sing in your car
   84. Help someone carry something
   85. Lay in the grass and look for shapes in the clouds with your kids or significant other
   86. Go on a mystery date with your significant other
   87. Offer to let a couple sit together on a plane that is separated
   88. Send random funny GIF's to friends
   89. Don't judge people, let them be them
   90. Hide a note filled with kind words
   91. Pay it forward
   92. Knit mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the homeless shelter or blankets for the local hospital
   93. Collect toys and books to give to the homeless shelter
   94. Set up a neighborhood library
   95. Give a stranger a $5 Starbucks gift card
   96. Make a recipe book of family recipes and email it to family members
   97. Send 5 people a tweet/facebook message/text letting them know your thinking of them right now
   98. Compliment a parent on how well behaved their kids are
   99. Say something nice when others are gossiping
   100. Ask your flight attendant if they would like your magazine when you are done with it
   101. Donate your old eyeglasses to the Lion Club
   102. Let someone have the close parking space
   103. Share when you hear someone being complimented
   104. Bring your significant other breakfast in bed/have coffee ready for them
   105. Pay the toll for the person behind you
   106. Visit a senior center and talk with residents
   107. Give someone who's crying in public a tissue, offer them a hug
   108. Hold the elevator
   109. Say thank you to everyone you can
   110. Send dessert to another table
   111. If you are a good photographer offer to take family photos for friends and family
   112. Make 2 lunches and give one away
   113. Pat someone on the back and say GOOD JOB!
   114. Buy lemonade from a local kids stand
   115. Thank the customer service reps on the phone for helping you
   116. Call you Mom!
   117. Offer to return a shopping cart to the store
   118. Take a moment to breathe and know that you are making a difference!