1. Take any spare tins/cans you have to a food bank.
2. Leave your partner or friend a post-it note to let them know how much they mean to you.
3. Use discarded envelopes as shopping lists to save on paper.
4. Plant a tree. Even a dwarf version in a pot counts.
5. Write a positive comment on a website or blog. You might make someone's day!

1. Spend an hour with a loved one, even if you don't have an hour to spare.
2. Smile, even if you can't think of a reason to.
3. Be patient, even if you don't feel it.
4. Write a letter. See here for why.
5. Let the busy person with a basket go in front of you at the till.

In the spirit of taking time for others and appreciating those around you that I've been attempting to adopt this week, it seemed only natural that my blog posts should follow suit. Inspired by The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, I've decided to take stock at the end of the week and think how I - and you, if you like - can take the time for acts of kindness in the days ahead.

1. Pay a compliment to the first 3 people you see.
2. Buy an extra drink and share with someone.
3. Donate anything old (clothes, toys, books) that you don't use any more to a local charity.
4. Send a card to a friend, just because.
5. Shop with reusable bags - avoid anything made of plastic.