12 Simple Ways to Show Kindness to Your Friends & Family

“Be kind.” It’s so simple. So impactful. And often, so easy.
While many say, “It takes courage to be kind,” it also doesn’t take much either. In fact, if all of us were a little more kind in our day-to-day, this world would likely be a very different place (Just some food for thought!).

When it comes to friends and family, you’ve probably heard this line before: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” This usually means fostering kindness in many different aspects as we interact with those we love and care about—and no, it doesn’t have to involve huge sweeping acts of affection.

There are so many ways you can show kindness to others. But if you’re stuck, here are 12 ways to show kindness to your family and friends (and maybe help set an example so others foster that too! After all, the world needs a little more kindness, always.).