Tuesday doesn’t always get much attention. It hasn’t got Friday’s excitement or Sunday’s permission to stay in your pyjamas. It’s usually a getting-on-with-things sort of day.

But here at The Fuze Foundation, we think an ordinary Tuesday is a perfectly good day to make something lovely happen.

No grand plans required. No fundraising target. You can even keep your slippers on.

We all have something to give

Our Humanist beliefs place kindness, compassion and our responsibility to one another at the heart of how we live. We believe that we can help make life better through the choices we make and the way we treat people.

That might sound like a big task for a Tuesday, especially if you’re still trying to find your glasses or remember why you walked into the kitchen. But giving back can fit into everyday life.

Your time, your attention, your enthusiasm and that thing you’re surprisingly good at can all make a difference to someone else.

Five little ways to brighten the week

1. Send the “just because” message.
Seen something that reminded you of a friend? Tell them. Found a photograph that made you laugh? Send it. You don’t need a birthday or a special reason to let someone know they’re in your thoughts.

2. Give a proper thank you.
Think of someone whose efforts make life a little easier: a volunteer, a colleague, a neighbour or the person who always puts the chairs away. Let them know you noticed.

3. Share a skill.
Perhaps you can mend a hem, make sense of a spreadsheet or coax a struggling houseplant back to life. Something that comes easily to you could be exactly what someone else needs a hand with.

4. Make room for someone.
Invite someone into the conversation. Ask if they’d like to join you for a cuppa. Give them time to finish their story. Feeling included can change the whole shape of a day.

5. Pass on something positive.
Recommend a local community group, celebrate someone’s achievement or tell a small business when they’ve done a brilliant job. There’s plenty of room for good news.

The Tuesday kindness challenge

Choose one small thing and give it a go this week.

It doesn’t need to cost anything, and it doesn’t need to be impressive. Do what fits your time, energy and circumstances. Kindness includes being realistic about what you can give, too.

At The Fuze Foundation, giving back is part of who we are.

Alongside our support for charitable causes, we value those everyday moments when people look out for one another.

A message. A little help. An invitation. A heartfelt thank you.

Which one will you choose?

Let’s give Tuesday something to be proud of.