Reduce Stress, Improve Life

When is the last time that you complimented someone?  Really enjoyed an aspect of their life and told them so.  Are you aware that such a tiny gift, and free I might add, will change the day and possibly the life of that person?

We all love to hear nice things said about us to others, but we often never hear it directly.  I am not sure why it is human nature to always praise in the opposite direction, but it happens all too often.  The idea of paying it forward can start a trend.  Try it in your workplace.  Thanking the courier for their diligence, complimenting the intern on their growth, or even mentioning how clean the bathroom is to your business housekeeper.

By nature we take pride in our positive attributes.  The more we have the more we can give, in most cases as there are always exceptions and I am not referring to the heinous woman who stole your parking spot at the mall but had on killer heels.  As Oprah says, "when we know better, we do better".

Read this post from Goodtherapy.org and see how you can make a change in not only your own life, but in the life of others.  You feel good afterwards.  Win!