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“Everything is better when you’re here.”
“I appreciate it when you are helping us. “
“We couldn’t do this without you.”
“I’m so lucky to be with you.”
“I’m so thankful to have you in this life.”
“That’s truly impressive.” “It’s so true !”
“Thank you for your good suggestions on X, Y, and Z.”
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Billy inspired by Charlotte Hiltons Andersen’s “ 60 Acts of Kindness for Kids to do to Make The World A Better Place “ – August, 2022
For Family:
Send a get-well card.
Text a funny meme.
Give a well-deserved compliment.
Do a chore for a dear sibling.
FaceTime a grandparent.
Give a hug to Mom, Dad, or a Cousin.
Read a book to a sibling.
Offer to be “Mother’s helper”.
Offer to walk the family Dog .
Organize the plastic containers.
Help prepare dinner, set the table, or wash the dishes.
Share a picture to express gratitude for something beautiful.
For Friends:
Write to a pen pal.
Make a friendship bracelet.
Leave five kind comments on social media.
Make a friend laugh.
Share toys and books.
Pick a dandelion for a friend.
Help with homework.
Pay for a friend when appropriate.
Give a friend a high five.
Write a friendship poem.
Help a friend with a project.
For a Neighbor:
Make cookies for a neighbor
Help bring neighbor’s newspapers or package up to their porch
Help shovel the sidewalk, or rake leaves
Take dinner to an elderly neighbor
Be polite, respectful, and cheerful with a happy smile.
For Teacher and Classmates:
Help pick up trash, stack chairs, put away supplies or whatever the teacher needs.
Eat lunch with someone who seems lonely.
Invite others to play together.
Donate extra sports-equipment to school as others may need them.
Tell someone they did a great job.
Talk to the new kid.
Volunteer to help hand out assignments. Save the teacher some work and time.
For the Community:
Help decorate lunch bags for community kitchens.
Put grocery carts back from parking lots.
Donate old books to local library, community center, church, or school.
Make cards or drawing for a retirement home.
Give thank-you cards to service workers who help you on a regular basis.
Make special kits for homeless people.
Donate toys to a children’s hospital.
Write letters to soldiers who serve our country selflessly.
For the World ( added by Billy ):
Be friend people with different cultures and backgrounds,
Promote and cultivate GOODNESS in each of us.
For Our Planet:
Ride a bike instead of driving.
Plant wildflowers.
Conserve water and energy use. ( added by Billy )
Pick up litter at a local park. Pick up litter and put in trash bin whenever possible.
Collect recycling and take it to a drop-off center.
Learn more from each other about our eco system. ( added by Billy )
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Billy Selected From <Google.com> August, 2022
“You’ve worked so hard for this. Congrats!”
“This is awesome! You’re awesome! Way to go!”
“Congratulations to the new home owner! With your touch, it’s going to look amazing!”
“I want to be the first to congratulate you on your promotion,”
“Cheers on the new job. You deserve it.”
“Congratulations! I am happy for you.
You should be really happy and proud of your success.
Congratulations on getting promoted! You are such an inspiration, and I’m so proud of what you’ve accomplished
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Building trust doesn’t happen overnight . When it comes to building trust, try to keep a long-term approach. Be honest, honor your commitments, admit when you’re wrong, and you’ll be well on your way to being seen as a trustworthy person.
Core elements needed to start the process to build trust:
Authenticity. Being authentic is about being real and truly yourself. …
Objectivity. Openness , Without prejudice, Fairness
Consistency. Reliability, Even Tempered
Vulnerability. Modesty, Empathy & Compassion
Communicativeness. Intelligence, Clarity & Inspiration
Ways that you can build trust within a team:
Provide opportunities to build Relationships and Trust among team members.
Offer networking opportunities for team members to share their capabilities.
Speak the truth, respectfully.
Highlight successes from Team work.
Encourage transparency. Give Credit when Credit is deserved.
Admit when you don’t know something.
Be honest and supportive. Helping others grow generates Trust.
Be quiet sometimes. Not overly and publicly critical.
Be consistent.
Model the behavior you seek.
Keep roles and responsibilities clear.
Build in accountability & sense of reliability.
Extend empathy to others.
Make feedback part of the culture.
Empower your team to be self-organized
