You can make this world a better place by contributing to the people you meet every day. It’s as simple as:

1. Smiling, and seeing how others respond. –Give someone the gift of your smile and kindness. It’s amazing how easily you can uplift someone with a smile!

2. Saying something positive to at least 3 people every day. This could be your neighbor, a work colleague, your spouse, or your child…. The opportunities of brightening up someone’s day are endless once you begin to look out for them. Be encouraging and help people think big—show genuine interest.

3. Helping someone lost or in some trouble. Even giving directions to a lost tourist will lift your spirits.

4. Helping someone for no other reason than to make his or her life easier. For example, next time you are in a traffic queue, give way to other motorists. Count the number of times each day that you do something for others simply to help them.

5. Making a monetary contribution to a good cause. You will be surprised how far a little change can go.

6. Recommending someone’s services or products. Help other people grow through your recommendations. Offer to put people in touch with someone who you think could help them. Recommend the plumber or decorator who did such a great job for you, your editor, your counselor, or your therapist….

7. Introducing people. You can connect people in business, on blind dates, someone who’s new to your area…

8. Talking in glowing terms about someone to a third person. Instead of gossiping and “bitching”, stop and get into the habit of only saying positive things about other people.

9. Acknowledging at least three people daily. This could be by sending them a greeting card or a “thank you” note, telephoning or emailing…perhaps a mobile text message. Do something for them that you know they will appreciate. Tell them you care about them, that you’re thinking of them, that you love them….

Melanie Hack
Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend
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