November is here, and while Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, it’s also another opportunity to spread kindness and make a little impact where we can! Whether it’s a small act of kindness, supporting your community, or taking on a personal gratitude challenge, this list has some fun and meaningful ideas to make your month and someone else’s even better.
Small Acts, Big Impact
Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that can make the biggest difference. Turn around someone’s day by adding one or two of these small acts to your daily routine:
- Surprise someone with a genuine compliment.
- Send a quick ‘thinking of you’ text to a friend you haven’t spoken to in awhile.
- Hold the door open, or offer to carry something for someone who is visibly in need of help or stressed.
- Leave a sticky note with a positive message somewhere for a stranger to find.
- Challenge yourself to smile at three random people today.
Fall into Giving
Feeling inspired? Take it a step further by giving back and make your November even more rewarding:
- Volunteer at a local food bank or pantry that needs extra hands before the holidays.
- Organize or participate in a food drive at school or in your community.
- Write a thank-you note to someone in your life who doesn’t often get recognized.
- Offer to rake leaves for a neighbor.
- Plan a mini ‘Friendsgiving’ gathering and encourage everyone to bring a canned food item to donate.
- Bake something for a neighbor using one of these fall recipes
7 Days of Gratitude Challenge
Kick off a daily gratitude challenge with these fun and quick prompts! Snap a picture, jot it down, or just take a moment to reflect.
- Day 1: What’s something simple that made you smile today?
- Day 2: Name a favorite memory from the past year that you’re grateful for.
- Day 3: Who’s someone you’re thankful for that you haven’t spoken to in a while?
- Day 4: What’s a small luxury you’re grateful to enjoy?
- Day 5: Write about a personal strength or talent you’re grateful for.
- Day 6: Find a view (like the fall sky!) and take a moment to appreciate it.
- Day 7: Name one thing you’re looking forward to and why it matters to you.
A Seasonal Reminder
As you soak up November’s cozy vibes, remember: kindness never goes out of season! Challenge yourself, spread gratitude, and enjoy every moment. Happy Thanksgiving! And with this final fall piece, get ready—our winter series is just around the corner!
