5 Easy Ways to Share Compliments + Printable

5 Easy Ways to Share Compliments #nationalcomplimentday

Did you know January 24th is always National Compliment day?  I was totally unaware so I thought it would be fun to share with you all today!  I mean, I don’t know about you, but I love a good heartfelt compliment for no reason at all.  Even if words of affirmation is not your love language it still an be so heartwarming to receive an unexpected compliment.  Here are five easy ways you can use your words to share some joy on the 24th!

ONE | Easy enough, grab some sticky notes and markers and get busy!  You can write random compliments to fit people you may not even know or make them more specific.  I’m planning to add notes to the bathroom mirror for my kids and also to the mirror in the ladies room (and maybe even the mens room if I get brave) at work.  If you are feeling like spreading the love a little further, leave a stack of post it notes along with some markers to encourage others to do the same.

TWO | Write a letter to someone and compliment them on something specific you have witnessed.  It could be your pastor, the custodian, a doctor or nurse or a teacher.

THREE | Look for one thing to compliment to each person you encounter during the day.  It might be a new sweater, some fun shoes or maybe just the way they always listen or make you laugh.  Take that extra step to go out of your way to give a compliment!

FOUR | Send a quick text or social media message to compliment a friend or even a “celebrity”.  Have you listened to a podcast or a read a book recently you had major takeaways from?  Share them with the author!

FIVE | Do you have someone you love to follow because of their style?  Recreate an outfit and send a picture of yourself!  Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery right?  Or maybe you have tried a new recipe lately and love it.  Take a picture and share it on social media tagging the chef who created it!  Believe me, they will love it!

Here are two bonus tips.  If you are complimenting someone you know personally do try to make the compliment sincere!  And secondly, if you receive a compliment accept it graciously and let it fill your day with joy.

Need a little help getting started or want to share the fun with others?  Download the compliment printable by clicking here and spread some love with your words!

5 Easy Ways to Share Compliments #nationalcomplimentday #inspiration

If you enjoyed these tips I would love for you to Pin this image!

I would also love for you to join me Wednesday on Instagram and share via your board or your stories some compliments to others throughout the day!  #nationalcomplimentday

Wishing you a super week!

 

29 Comments

  1. I LOVE this!!! It’s a great reminder that it truly is the smallest act of kindness that can absolutely make someone’s day!!! You rock!

  2. This is such a great post! I love complimenting strangers. Seeing other people smile and knowing I brightened their day brightens mine!

  3. What a cute idea! Who knew tomorrow was National Compliment Day? Thanks for letting us know, giving a compliment is such an easy thing to do and makes such a difference.I always feel good giving them and while I’m not the best at receiving them it is still so nice!
    I’ll start a day early: Shelly, you are such a beautiful woman on both the inside as well as the outside and your love for Christ shows!
    xo,
    Kellyann

    1. Right? I was so excited when I happened upon it! Those closest to me would probably tell you I’m not always quite as pretty as I’d like to believe I am….hoping to give them all some big compliments tomorrow too! And my sweet mom…because she deserves some for making it through parenting me all these years!

  4. Such a great idea! Can’t wait to participate! Getting a compliment feels amazing, but so does giving a compliment!

  5. Such precious ideas! I try to compliment someone each and every day. Love leaving lil notes around! You are the greatest and if I saw you tomorrow, I’d compliment you. Well, I’d probably compliment you everyday if we worked together.

  6. This is yet another great post, girl! AND I pinned it😉. A lady at church was talking about training new employees and how when they came in she made sure to compliment each one in some way. Thanks for continuing to kill it here on your blog. XO

  7. I LOVE this idea! I didn’t know today was National Compliment Day! You can never give too many compliments! I know when I get compliments, it always brightens my day! Thank you for sharing! – Natalie A.

  8. I really love all of these ideas! Usually I try and compliment people I see if I like something they are wearing, or even a great job they did. I never knew they had a National Compliment Day!

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