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#FreshTake –Simple gestures of kindness –part four

Give your friend a hug, touch their arm, or pat them on the back. So many of us are starved of human touch

61. Tell your siblings how much you appreciate them.
62. Give a security guard a cup of hot coffee.
63. Plant a tree.
64. Smile when you feel like yelling.
65. Wash someone’s car.
66. Dog or cat-sit for free.
67. Make two lunches and give one away.
68. Be encouraging!
69. Help someone struggling with heavy bags.
70. Give your friend a hug, touch their arm, or pat them on the back. So many of us are starved of human touch!
71. Be kind to the customer service representative on the phone. It’s not their fault.
72. Do the dishes even if it’s not your turn.
73. Be patient.
74. Every night before you go to bed, think of three things you’re grateful for.
75. Make plans with that person you’ve been putting off seeing.
76. Call your parents.
77. Offer to return a shopping cart/ basket to the store for someone loading groceries in their car.
78. When you hear that negative, discouraging voice in your head, remember to leave yourself alone – you deserve kindness too!

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Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news

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