Article by BR Natalie.
“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” - Henry James
We might well be a tad obsessed with beauty products, but we are firm believers that beauty starts within. And so we've got a little challenge for our members!
One of the best parts of being a Beauty Crew member is reading the comments on Facebook after we've issued invites. You will always find a few posts full of excitement, happiness and love. Ok, it's our job, and not an act of kindness per se (although we do it with a lot of love!), but knowing you've made someone's day is simply the best feeling to take home with you each night.
So we got to thinking. Beauty starts within. Making people smile feels good. Feeling good inside shows on the outside. So how about this week, we all make someone's day with a random act of kindness? It doesn't have to be a huge, press-worthy deed. Just do something nice for someone else. Here's some ideas:
- Pay for two coffees instead of one, and secretly shout the person behind you in the queue a drink.
- Write a message on the fridge telling your loved one why they rock.
- Put a couple of dollars in an envelope, tape it to a vending machine and shout somebody a sugar high.
- Send a note of appreciation to someone who has made a difference in your life. Friend. Family. Teacher.
- Got a coupon you won't use? Leave it next to the product instore!
- Compliment great customer service. You don't need to leave a $100 tip, but why not make a point of telling the floor manager their staff member is a keeper?
- Donate used books to your local nursing home - or go and read one to a resident.
- Hold the door for someone! It only takes an extra second to be courteous.
- Ask if you can help. Is a colleague looking a little stressed? A stranger looking a little lost? Sometimes just the offer of help is all it takes.
- Pay someone a compliment. Like someone's lipstick? Tell them, even if you don't know them!
Now you know we wouldn't ask you to do anything we wouldn't do ourselves - so throughout the week we are going to do some random acts of kindness ourselves. We're going to do random points drops and give out some spot prizes - and you don't need to do a thing to be in to win!
So Beauties - are you going to join us and do a random act of kindness this week? Why not come back and tell us what you've done to make someone smile and inspire others to make their own random act of kindness too?
Love doing this even if you don't see people's reactions. I pay for the car behind me on a toll road or if somebody is fumbling for change pay their parking meter. Love the coffee idea.