15 Ways to Show Kindness 1. Speak gently, always being positive and lifting others. 2. Help people, with no thought of reward. 3. Overlook others' mistakes; have great patience with imperfections. 4. Forgive easily and quickly. 5. Put the needs of others before your own. 6. Be genuinely interested in others. 7. Give of yourself--especially of your time. 8. Be polite. 9. Share another's burden. 10. Listen patiently. 11. Set a good example. 12. Resist the urge to talk about others unkindly. 13. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. 14. Be fair and honest at all times. 15. Try to love people unconditionally.