Tell Them How You Feel
Do the people in your life know how good you feel about them? How proud you are of his performance. How optimistic you are about her future. How excited you are about his new venture. Or the fact that you admire her skill as a presenter, appreciate her can-do attitude, enjoy his cheerful smile or value the straightforward answer you’ve come to count on each time you call him with a question.
At work, at home, in the grocery store, on the train – wherever you are – if you notice something you appreciate about another person, tell them! Spread the wealth.
While giving and receiving compliments feels good, researchers suggest using compliments is a way to encourage learning and reinforce desirable behavior. When you feel good about people in your life, tell them so. Compliments are a deposit into their emotional bank account – a deposit that’s worth more than money.