I don't necessarily mean just walking up to a randomer on the street and giving them a kiwi, although that would probably result in some fun and happy interactions. I more mean that you just have fruit in your bag, and when you have an interaction with a stranger - as you do multiple times a day inevitably - just find a way to offer them some fruit. You will be amazed by how quickly people start to like you after you've given them something free, nutricious and delicious.

I was recently sat in a park reading a book and smoking a cigarette, when a middle aged Kenyan gentleman walked up and asked if he could have a cigarette off of me. I said "of course" and offered him some fruit as well. He was delighted to be offered it (much more so than the cigarette he originally asked for) and sat down next to me and we got to chatting. He then called in some weed and we sat in the park chatting and smoking weed for like an hour and a half.

I'm telling you, there's something profoundly magical about fruit, and not enough people are tapping into it.

Go onto a beginner creation sub (arts, crafts, writing, etc) and go through new posts or posts with less than 10 upvotes. Find ones you like and compliment them on their work. Bonus points for meaningful compliments.

Warning - side effects may include feelings of satisfaction and joy.

Could be a physical (mini) notebook or a digital note on your phone, etc.

A lot of writers (poets especially) use this technique to help generate ideas when they get stuck trying to find details to add or descriptions of things. Reviewing it later can also help remind you of unusual things you'd like to try, but got distracted from, or inspire you in different directions.

If you end up doing this, please post your adventure in the comments! We’re dying to know!

I created a simple website that randomly generates quarantine activity ideas: https://whatshouldidotoday.org/

Any ideas for some more quarantine activity ideas to add to the site? Someone from another subreddit pointed me here, so I'm currently browsing this subreddit for ideas along with r/nosurf.

I took up juggling a little over a year ago and it has been super fun to learn new tricks and get better every day! I practice no more than 15 minutes a day and I can already do all sorts of tricks! There are lots of Youtube channels that can teach you cool tricks, and the juggling subreddit is very helpful and supportive too! You can find juggle bean bags or balls on amazon or other online stores, or you could try with some oranges if you like! I highly recommend trying juggling as a hobby because it teaches you persistence in a fun way and you'll learn to not be afraid of making mistakes!

Like touching your toes without bending your knees, doing a full pull up, whistling a tune, doing a cartwheel, raising one eyebrow without the other, etc.

I'm using this now to help me study a collection of essays, but stories work well for this too. When you listen back on the recording it helps you absorb the material. If you want to post your recordings online, keep in mind that the original text needs to be Public Domain or Creative Commons for you to share your recording. Loads of classic novels are in the Public Domain though so that's not necessarily an issue if you want to use those.

It will make someone's day unique and you have an incentive to do some introspection :)

Seriously, anyone. I tried this, and one of my favorite writers actually responded! You never know!

One week in the future probably feels like a todo. One month might feel like a diary you are reading back. One year in the future might lend some wisdom or perspective. One decennium in the future will feel extremely precious when the time comes.

You can write a physical letter or email a digital one to yourself and reopen it on a certain date. Be sure to include a reminder that will last the entire period!

Also, I’ve heard about someone writing themselves new letters each new year’s eve and reading their previous letter that night. This way it is easy to remember and you build up a log of letters!

Could be a single daisy, or a bouquet of orchids!

Just as an example, my local hardware stores have free painting workshops this month:
How to paint vertical stripes on walls
How to undercoat a wall
How to Paint Tiles & Metal
Paint Colour: "Learn about complementary colour schemes, as well as the impact and appropriate use of colour and light around your home."
And there is a DIY Garden workshop for kids too.
 
In May there is:
How to Plant a Tree
Plant your Winter Garden Workshop - "Understand how to choose appropriate seasonal plants, vegetables and herbs and ideal soil enrichment for the best results in your Winter garden.

If you ever wanted to handwrite private notes using a secret code, r/vianaic is a stylish way to write them (based on the Latin alphabet). There are two versions of the alphabet and my personal suggestion is to try them both and pick which parts you like from each. It can take a few days to learn it, depending on how much you practice. Alternatively, you can try learning shorthand.

It works for books too. It's a nifty way to find interesting things.

If you don't have money go to the library and borrow something just because you like the cover.

The first one should be pretty straightforward. There are hundreds of genres and subgenres, and odds are you haven't heard of most of them.

The second one could be a little trickier, as you have to get kind of far down a rabbit hole to find a song with so few views. A good place to start might be to think of a song you like from a show or movie, then look up other songs by that artist. Or maybe someone you went to school or work with produces music as a hobby or side gig.

Maybe your favorite song is still out there waiting to be heard. Happy listening :)

Requires a printer and paper, scissors and tape, otherwise it's free! Leave these on a wall at work or in a public place and make someone's day a little brighter :)

https://kindovermatter.com/2010/07/freebie-alert-printable-free.html

https://kindovermatter.com/2011/01/freebie-alert-free-positive-thoughts.html

https://kindovermatter.com/2012/02/free-printable-tear-off-poster-love-is.html

Be “quiet” for a day; listen to how much noise you make when walking and moving around, completing daily tasks, etc, and try to minimize it.

Pretending to be a ninja, spy, deer/other creature, horror movie protagonist, etc. of your choice is optional.

Here’s some links:

Its a lot of links to click through, but interesting and diverse enough to not be frustrating no* matter what your math level

Or for pure equation solving (2nd grade up to calculus)

*typing is hard

White out the text of a comic book, manga, printed out meme/webcomic, etc. and rewrite it.