Do something kind of someone else without attracting attention to you or taking credit for it. It can be something small like putting a coin in an expired meter or picking up trash around your neighborhood. This should be done secretly or anonymously. If asked about the good deed, feign ignorance. Reflect on the experience of pleasure and positive emotions (or not-so-positive emotions) during this experience.

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Do something kind of someone else without attracting attention to you or taking credit for it. It can be something small like putting a coin in an expired meter or picking up trash around your neighborhood. This should be done secretly or anonymously. If asked about the good deed, feign ignorance. Reflect on the experience of pleasure and positive emotions (or not-so-positive emotions) during this experience.  

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Anonymous acts of kindness have a special appeal since they enable us to give selflessly and without expecting thanks. This explanation examines the experience of discreetly assisting others, illuminating the feelings it might arouse and the significant effect it may have.

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