When was the last time you complimented someone?

How do you react if someone compliments you?

There really is nothing like a compliment. Whether you are the giver or receiver, you are sure to walk away smiling. Compliments in their very nature offer kindness and support. What could be better than engaging in such positive mood boosting activity?

And who's to know how your spoken admiration will affect someone. Perhaps the person you compliment is going through a difficult time and your generous show of appreciation is just what was needed to lift their mood.

Maybe someone is wearing something that makes them shine. What better way to acknowledge such a display than to offer words of appreciation.

And what if someone is doing something AMAZING to help their local community - surely they deserve accolades for their acts of service.

It's not difficult to find reasons to offer recognition. It just takes open eyes and ears.

Look around at the wonderful way people present themselves in the world;

• the way they make others feel
• the effortless way they present themselves to the world
• the kindness they extend to others, even strangers
• the generosity they show to those in need
• the work they do to contribute towards a team or community group

The list goes on and on.

Surely once in a while it's worth taking a chance to compliment someone. Why not light up their day with a kind word. You never know what sort of impact it could have on turning someone's life around.

Show love and appreciation - compliment someone today and watch their face light.

And by the same token, be thankful when someone compliments you.

Creating such positive cycles will go a long way in spreading goodwill.

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