I thought this week it would be fun to point out some little things that really aren’t that hard to do.

Sure, some of them might take a little extra time or a little discipline, but I think if we all made an effort to do them, we could make life a little better for the people around us.

Some of these are funny, but there’s also some truth behind them.

In a society where it seems like worrying about yourself is becoming the norm, maybe we should take a little more time to think about how our actions affect others.

So, here are a few things I think we can all agree on.

Don’t speed through neighborhoods or school zones. I don’t care how late you are. Slow down. There are kids playing and families walking around. I can’t tell you how frustrating it is when Lauren and I are walking with our Dog and son, and people are speeding by.

Hold the door for others. It’s a simple gesture that takes two seconds and might make someone’s day a little better.

Don’t stand up on an airplane the second it lands. I promise you’re not getting off any faster. We’re all going to the same place, and the door isn’t even open yet.

Wipe down the equipment at the gym when you’re done. Nobody wants to sit in your sweat.

Take your shopping cart back to the cart return. You pushed it around the grocery store for 45 minutes. You can push it another 20 feet.

If you see someone carrying something heavy, offer to help. Even if they say no, the offer itself goes a long way.

If someone sneezes, say “God bless you.” Two seconds out of your day to be polite.

Throw your trash in the garbage can. This one shouldn’t even need an explanation. The ground isn’t a trash can.

Push your chair in when you get up. Your mom probably told you this when you were five.

If someone sends you a thoughtful message, don’t just respond with “OK” or a thumbs-up. Come on, give them a little more than that.

Don’t take the last slice of pizza without asking. There might be somebody who’s been eyeing that slice for the last 20 minutes.

If you sneeze, cover your mouth and nose. Nobody signed up to be in the boogie zone.

If somebody invites you over for dinner, don’t show up three hours early. They’re probably still cleaning the house and arguing about what needs to be done before you arrive.

Don’t give unsolicited coaching advice to someone at the gym. Unless they’re about to hurt themselves, let them do their workout. Not everybody needs a personal trainer.

Don’t spend 10 minutes looking for your golf ball when you’ve already hit three into the woods. Pal, that ball is gone. Take the drop and keep it moving.

Don’t send someone a text that just says “Call me.” Now I’m wondering what I did wrong for the next three hours.

If someone says they’re leaving a party, let them leave. Don’t start a 20-minute conversation when they’re halfway out the door. We’ve all been held hostage by the never-ending goodbye.

Now, I’m sure I’m guilty of a few of these myself. And I’m sure some of you reading this have a few more you would love to add to the list.

But my point isn’t to call anybody out.

It’s to remind us that sometimes making the world a better place doesn’t require some huge act of kindness.

Sometimes it’s as simple as being considerate of the people around you.

A few extra seconds of your time, a little patience, or a small gesture can make somebody else’s day easier.

And if we all made a little more effort to do that, I think we’d be a whole lot better off.

“No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.” ~ 5.1 Corinthians 10:24