Description

Regularly perform spontaneous, thoughtful gestures to help or uplift others without expecting anything in return.

Benefits

Enhances mood, builds community, and cultivates a habit of generosity.

Example

Mia had been feeling disconnected lately and wanted a way to feel closer to her neighbors. She began doing small, spontaneous things like bringing coffee to her coworker who looked stressed or leaving positive notes on strangers’ cars. These little acts brightened her mood in surprising ways, and soon she found herself smiling more. After a few weeks, she noticed familiar faces stopping to chat or wave on her morning walks. Mia didn’t expect anything in return, but the feeling of community she cultivated made her daily life richer and more fulfilling.