22. Give out 15 compliments in one day. (preferably to 15 different people)
I've been slowing working my way through the 31 happy to-dos I wrote out for this month. I saved number 22 for today because, well frankly I like more of the people who work in the stores that I had to service today.
I did not accomplish this goal today. Although I'm determined to do so this month. I did however go out of my way to give compliments to a handful of people and it was really rewarding. The compliments were genuine. Each person I complimented was really grateful to have received my sentiment. I think I brightened the day a bit for a few different people and I've returned home from work feeling really good about today.
One of the things that is really hindered by the debt situation is the ability to give. I think more often than not giving is done monetarily. Today's little task helped me to realize more fully that there are so many ways to give without having to come up with the finances or even in today's fast paced world, very much time at all.
I look forward to attempting this to-do again another day.
It's awesome that you were able to brighten other people's day today.I love giving genuine compliments and I will even do so to complete strangers. I've never had anyone look at me weird because I say they look nice or whatever.
ReplyDeleteYeah, no one was weirder out at all, each person I complimented was really just happy to have been complimented. It was such a fun exercise.
DeleteOne other thing, I also compliment people on their well-behaved kids. Well-behaved children don't happen easily :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean! I work in a grocery store, uh, yeah, I see a lot. That's really great of you to make a point to tell someone their kid is well behaved.
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