An unofficial holiday is celebrated every year on February 17 - Random Acts of Kindness Day.

This day encourages people to treat others kindly, especially those who don't know them, without any particular reason.

Random Acts of Kindness Day is a day of selfless kindness in which acts of kindness are performed for the welfare of those around us. Traditionally regarded as the opposite of selfishness, altruism is a virtue central to many religions.

Altruism focuses on doing good or helping others without expecting a reward. Even though altruistic behavior does not focus on rewards, doing good does have its benefits.

Random acts of kindness often reduce stress and boost self-esteem, resulting in improved physical and emotional health for those who perform them.

People will likely return the favor when you perform random acts of kindness for them. Request that they "pay it forward" instead of accepting their offer.

By paying it forward, you request that kindness be reciprocated by having it done for others instead. This small, simple gesture can inspire others to keep on giving!

In the simplest sense, uncertainty is the lack of certainty or sureness of an event. The concept of uncertainty refers to the difficulty of predicting outcomes or consequences due to the absence of knowledge or data on which to do so.

Where do I go from here?

Are you comfortable with people being mean to you? When you are excluded from a game at recess, do you feel bad? No one enjoys having their feelings hurt. Did you ever wonder whether your own actions caused others to feel the same way?

As a child, you may have been taught by your parents to treat others as you would like to be treated. This is known as the Golden Rule.

It is sometimes referred to as the reciprocity ethic. It means acting cooperatively and in a way, that benefits everyone.

Sometimes the Golden Rule is stated negatively: don't treat others the way you wouldn't want to be treated.

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Often, I feel as if I'm in a hurry, both physically and mentally. It would really be great if I wasn't. Both personally and professionally, I'm attempting to slow down and make more room in my life.

When we're feeling stressed and overwhelmed, it's easy to let small, thoughtful acts slip by. It's even easier to use our busy schedules as an excuse.

However, thoughtfulness should be our top priority. Whether it's a client or a loved one, how we engage with them can have profound effects on any relationship.

We need to challenge our perception when we feel “too busy” to call a friend or write a thank-you note. Making a conscious decision to take the longer, more thoughtful path begins with taking a closer look at the places in our lives where we may be taking shortcuts.

In order to be thoughtful, we need to love and appreciate others in our daily lives. It's just a matter of slowing down, taking a little time to reflect, and then you'll be able to accomplish it.

The following tips will help you be more thoughtful on a daily basis: