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There's nothing worse than that sinking feeling you've lost your cell phone and have no idea how to find it. But a new study reveals one trick could triple your chances of getting that phone back. All you need to do is to make a simple change to your lock screen. When TODAY’s Jeff Rossen intentionally “lost” several phones in New York City, the trick worked within minutes.

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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

Today is World Kindness Day! How can you observe this special day? Take Lady Gaga’s advice and spread kindness today and every day. When you do something to improve someone else’s day, you often feel happier, too. Today, we challenge you to perform at least one random act of kindness. How will you make someone smile today?

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation is kicking off a challenge to “multiply your good.” To get involved, click the link below.