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Sometimes in life it’s all about me, me, me and whether you’re the kind of person who fights that or is comfortable with that, we can all do with a reality check every now and then. A great way of shocking your system to make you realise what is important in life is to do something for someone else, whether that be a small act of kindness or a show of gratitude. And there’s no better time to start than right now.

Here are some great ways to do something good for someone today (in no particular order)

1. Say thank you
2. Tell someone how much you care about them
3. Hold a door open
4. Let someone out in traffic
5. Offer to carry someone’s bags
6. Offer to do a chore at home that you wouldn’t usually do
7. Plan a surprise meal for someone special
8. Tell someone you love them
9. Spend some time with someone, doing what they want to do
10. Pay for someone else’s shopping
11. Write them a letter
12. Create a video or photo slideshow for them
13. Offer someone a lift
14. Talk to someone
15. Smile at someone

I know this article is short but you don’t need to explain the idea of doing something good for someone, it just makes sense; we just need reminding every now and then.

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My name is Ben and you can find more posts like this at my blog www.thenewhorizonsproject.co.uk. The New Horizons Project is a blog that focuses on positive thinking, success, and motivation with a sprinkling of unusual influences, including films, martial arts, eastern philosophies, and Buddhism. It will challenge you to see the world differently.