{"id":862,"date":"2014-03-27T10:29:03","date_gmt":"2014-03-27T10:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/?p=862"},"modified":"2014-03-27T10:29:50","modified_gmt":"2014-03-27T10:29:50","slug":"make-someones-day-awesome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2014\/03\/make-someones-day-awesome.html","title":{"rendered":"Make Someone\u2019s Day Awesome"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIf you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.\u201d – Dalai Lama<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sometimes you need a boost of encouragement to get through your day. Other times, you need to be that boost for someone else. Be the light in someone\u2019s life and make their day awesome, using some of these tips.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\tGive a compliment<\/strong> – Make someone feel good by telling them what you love about them. Compliment their hair, comment on how much you love their style; tell them you admire their ability to give good presentations. We all need more positivity in our life<\/a>. Do you know anyone who could use a self-esteem boost?<\/p>\n

2.\tThank them<\/strong> – A sincere thank you goes a long way. Even if someone is just holding the door open for you, take the moment to give a full \u201cthank you\u201d as you\u2019re passing through. Gratitude is important in our world, and it will make someone feel super awesome today.<\/p>\n

3.\tMake eye contact<\/strong> – How powerful is eye contact? Holding it for just a second longer than you normally would can make someone feel appreciated and special. You feel more valued when you\u2019re speaking to someone who holds eye contact with you. It feels like the listener is REALLY listening to you, and that sort of impact cannot be quantified. <\/p>\n

4.\tBe cheerful<\/strong> – True cheerfulness toward someone can really make their day awesome. It\u2019s refreshing to talk to a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who seems genuinely excited to talk to you and just happy about being alive that day. Cheerfulness isn\u2019t just a personality disposition; it\u2019s a choice.<\/p>\n

5.\tGive away freebies<\/strong> – Everyone likes to receive gifts, no matter how big or small. Unexpected surprises add a little bit of joy to someone\u2019s life. Small things, like sharing your dessert, giving away clothes that you\u2019re going to take to the thrift store anyway, keeping a candy stash at your desk–these gestures will go long way in making someone feel awesome.<\/p>\n

6.\tAsk about something specific in their life<\/strong> – People appreciate when others remember details about their lives or show interest by asking questions. Follow up with someone you\u2019ve only talked to once and ask how their kids or doing or ask how their work has been going. It makes those around us feel extra important.<\/p>\n

7.\tSmile<\/strong> – The simplicity of a smile can never be underestimated. It\u2019s a quick and easy gesture, but it can be done in passing and requires no words. Yet it\u2019s a powerful way to make someone feel great!<\/p>\n

8.\tEncourage them<\/strong> – A positive word of encouragement<\/a> is a helpful way to let someone know they are doing a good job. Tell your friend that she is doing the best she can as a single mom and she is a great mother, while also still providing for her children. Tell your co-worker that, despite his mistakes, he\u2019s still got a great attitude and everything will get better. <\/p>\n

9.\tTell a joke <\/strong>– Get someone to laugh and you will have them feeling the effects even several minutes later. It\u2019s a great bonding tool, it will help you both feel good, and it will make their day more awesome and more fun!<\/p>\n

10.\tShare your story<\/strong> – What do you have to share with the world? Are you someone with an interesting career? Do you have a whimsical, but wise story about your life? There\u2019s someone out there who needs your advice and insight. Be that guide and share what you know and have experienced.<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/h1>\n

Alex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer<\/a>. He writes about inspiring things at The BridgeMaker<\/a>.
\nWeb<\/a> | Simple Paths to an Amazing Life<\/a> | Free eBook: How to Love Consciously<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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