I’ve been thinking about ways to improve myself and build better habits. Lately, I’ve been wondering if being more generous could help. Has anyone tried consciously being more generous in their daily life? Did it help you develop other positive habits? Looking for some real-world experiences or insights on this.
I remember trying to be more generous a few years back when my kids were younger. It started small, like letting someone go ahead in line at the grocery store. At first, it felt forced, but it got easier over time. The kids noticed and started copying me.
We made it a family thing, looking for ways to help neighbors or do random acts of kindness. It became a habit to think of others more often. I found myself complaining less and feeling more positive overall.
The unexpected benefit was how it affected other areas of our lives. We started being more considerate at home too. The kids argued less and were more willing to help with chores without being asked. It wasn’t perfect, but there was a noticeable shift.
Being more generous didn’t solve everything, but it did create a more positive atmosphere in our family. It’s worth giving it a try and seeing how it works for you. 
I’ve been thinking about this too. My child who is five and I started a little ‘kindness jar’ where we put in a marble every time we do something nice for someone else. It’s been fun to see it fill up.
I’m curious how others make generosity a habit with young kids. Have you found ways to make it feel natural and not forced? Sometimes I worry I’m overdoing it or making it seem like a chore.
One thing that’s worked well is letting my child choose how we help others. Like picking out food for the food bank or deciding which toys to donate. It seems to make them more excited about it.
What are some simple ways you’ve found to be more generous in everyday life? I’d love to hear more ideas to try with my little one.
Focusing on generosity has made a big difference in our household. We started small, like giving compliments or letting others go first. It wasn’t always easy, but it became more natural over time.
One thing that worked well was making it a family activity. We’d brainstorm kind gestures at dinner and try them out during the week. The kids got really into it, coming up with their own ideas.
We noticed changes in other areas too. The kids started helping each other more with homework and chores. There was less bickering overall. It wasn’t perfect, but the general mood at home felt lighter.
What surprised me most was how it affected me personally. I found myself being more patient and understanding, even in stressful situations at work. It’s been a positive experience for all of us.
In our house, we’ve been experimenting with a ‘kindness calendar’ for my 11-year-old. Each day has a small act of generosity, like helping a neighbor or sharing a snack with a friend. It’s become a fun challenge for us. I’ve noticed my kid getting more excited about helping around the house too. The other day, they surprised me by offering to set the table without being asked. It’s not always perfect, but I’m seeing little changes that make me hopeful. We’re still figuring it out, but it’s been interesting to see how focusing on generosity affects other parts of our day-to-day life.
We started small with the kids. Holding doors, sharing toys, that kind of thing. It caught on pretty quick.
Noticed they started being nicer to each other without prompting. Less fighting over the TV remote too.
Not a magic fix, but it’s made things smoother at home.