Welcome to Day 5 of the 5 Day
Power of Positivity Challenge.
Today’s challenge is to Compliment instead of Gossip.
I was listening to the Happier Podcast with Gretchen Rubin awhile back and they were talking about using the practice of reverse gossip. Β This means when someone is gossiping about another person to you. Β Say something nice about the person being gossiped about. Β The gossiper usually stops talking about that person. Β I have tried this technique a few times and it really has worked.
A compliment is a precious gift, so why aren’t we giving them out more?
Offering a sincere compliment makes people feel valued and accepted. Β Awareness of the good in others helps us to think more positive. Β Not getting sucked into gossip and the courage to walk away from it can reflect a lot about someone’s character. Β If more people said nice things about each other instead of the dreadful, this world would be a much happier place. Β Walk away from hurtful mean words. Β Most gossip isn’t true anyway and it causes anguish to the person who is being gossiped about. Β No good comes from gossip. Β A compliment can change someone’s day from feeling very low to experiencing worthiness. Β When receiving a compliment, listen, smile and then say thank you.
When someone gives you a compliment, believe them. ~ Molly Simms
The Day 5 Challenge:
- Give at least one compliment each day to someone. Β Be genuine and honest with your compliment. Β Some examples:Β Write a note, letter or send a text to someone and tell them what they mean to you or thank them in person for something nice they did.
- Use the technique of reverse gossip and/or walk away from the conversation.
A compliment is verbal sunshine! βοΈ~ Robert Orben
We all have negative emotions and it’s okay. Β We can’t be positive every moment of the day, that is literally impossible. Β Bad stuff happens. Β Even upbeat happy fun loving people aren’t feeling it all the time. Β You can strive to be a good person and give a kind compliment. Β You may never know what that nice gesture meant to someone and how it could brighten their day for the better.Β βοΈΒ ~ Patti
How about making someone’s day today by giving them a compliment!Β π
The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer everybody else up! ~ Mark Twain
Thank you for spending time with me during this 5 Day challenge. Β My wish for you is that these daily challenges inspired more positivity within your life and shined out to those around you!Β βοΈ
Share your compliment experiences in the “leave a reply” below. I would love to see your comments and what types of reactions you got! β€οΈ
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