Spreading Joy
How to pay it forward with little to no effort.
Do you feel like life has been bringing you an abundance of joy and your cup runneth over? During this time of year we talk so much about how it’s the season to give. While any time of year is the best time of year to share the joy, in honor of the holiday season here are the top 10 ways to pay it forward for free with little effort and absolutely no money.
Top 10 ways to pay it forward for FREE without spending anything during the holidays
- Open the door for a stranger. Not only is it polite you’re saying “Hey there, I see we are sharing space and I see YOU”.
- Compliment anyone. Who doesn’t love a compliment. If you really look you can find anything great about someone. Their smile, their outfit, their hair, or their laugh!
- Tell someone you appreciate them. Sometimes the people at home or work won’t know they are appreciated if you don’t let them know. Knowing that you are appreciated is one of the best feelings.
- Send a text to someone that you haven’t talked to in while. You’ve been thinking of them so let them know! Maybe they needed a pick me up that day your surprise message was just what they needed
- Have a cart full of items? Let someone go ahead of you at the store.
- Call your mom, dad, or guardian just because. You know that they would love to hear from you just because any day of the year.
- Take your neighbors garbage bin up from the road when you take yours up. It might take 2 trips but how happy would you be if someone did this for you especially during the rain and snow season.
- Return your cart to the store instead of leaving it in the parking lot. This is just good manners.
- Offer to bag your own groceries, even if you’re not at Trader Joes. Our store workers are working over time during the holidays.
- Smile. This the lowest effort thing you could possibly do to pay the joy forward. You don’t have say a word.
Now get out let’s get out there!
They say that some of the best things in life are free and it really is true. Hopefully this list of 10 ways to pay it forward for FREE inspire you to spread love and joy this holiday season. It doesn’t take much! Stay safe, stay kind, and above all spread some joy.