10 Fresh Ways to Make Someone Else Happy
Read about unique ways to share some happiness around. The world needs it badly.
1. If you know someone who’s just separated from her/his partner, send them some flowers or chocolate on their anniversary or on Valentine’s day, when they need the pick-me-up, and the severity of being alone is hitting them hard
2. If you admire something someone has done, or the way in which they’ve done it, tell them. If they do something worth copying, let them know. This will bring a spring in their step and go a long way to building their confidence in themselves.
3. In the morning when you’re rushing to work and your children are running off to school, spare one moment during the hustle and bustle to stop, smile, and pay them a compliment. This will tide them over a very stressful school day, and will remind them that you love them, no matter what happens there. No matter how young or old your children are, they will appreciate this, even if they never tell you how much.
4. Send your spouse a card to their work address now and then, reminding them how much they mean to you. The work place is where they’re taken up with all sorts of things, far removed from you and the rest of the family. Getting a card from you in the post early in the morning, will put an extra bright smile on her/his face all day long.
5. If your waitress or a hairdresser looks like she’s having a hard day, leave her an extra big tip. Not only will it surprise and cheer her up, but it will also mean that her next customer, who comes in after you, would receive a pleasant greeting from her. You’ll be doing your bit for sharing the happiness around.
6. When someone you know is feeling low because of recent disappointments, take time off to talk with them about their past successes. Remembering a time when their lives and efforts were progressive and prosperous, helps them to re-build the confidence they’ve lost in themselves.
7. If you know that someone at your work place – who’s of a different faith – has to work on his/her religious holiday, offer to exchange a workday with them if you can, so that they could spend their holiday at home with their family. This will re-establish their faith in the harmonious world we’re trying to build for our children.
8. Now and then, do something childish with a child who’s close to you. It will delight them.
9. If you know someone who’s going away on holiday or on a gap year, buy a journal and give it to them as a present. This would be a perfect gift to help them cherish their good memories.
10. If you know a child who’s just had a baby brother or sister, take him/her out on their own, to somewhere fun, of their choosing. On the way back, buy them a present and make sure it’s something which cannot be shared with the baby.
For other ideas and tips about how to make someone else’s day, see this extremely popular article, here.
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lanne
On January 8, 2009 at 10:45 am
What a nice article Anne. You are so right, the world could use some happiness, and these are great ways to share it.
BC Doan
On January 8, 2009 at 10:58 am
Many wonderful ideas Anne! This is good to weave into the New Year resolutions. You are such a kind person!
Karen Gross
On January 8, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Great ideas, Anne! I was the recipient of your first idea many, many moons ago. My boyfriend dumped me just before Valentine’s Day, and my dormmates got together to buy me flowers. I felt very loved.
nobert soloria bermosa
On January 8, 2009 at 3:28 pm
awesome ideas,thanks Anne
Louie Jerome
On January 8, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Nice article, Anne.
neelam pandey
On January 8, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Gr8 article Anne…it’s nice to have smile on other’s faces by these simple ways.
Ruby Hawk
On January 8, 2009 at 6:40 pm
All these thing you mention are so important. There is nothing like a word from a friend to pick you up when you are down. We all have disapointments in life and friends help us go on to other challanges.
Judy Sheldon
On January 8, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Wonderful inspired and inspiring ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Take care & G♥d bless!
topelectrician
On January 8, 2009 at 8:50 pm
great read! i do that with my kids every morning no matter how my day is going to give them that extra push they need…..
Jasin
On January 9, 2009 at 1:39 am
Great tips, great article!
Anne Lyken Garner
On January 9, 2009 at 5:18 am
Thanks for taking the time off to leave a comment, everyone.
The Candles
On January 9, 2009 at 6:00 am
This is wonderful article. I thoroughly enjoyed it…keep up the good work on…
Dee Gold
On January 9, 2009 at 8:42 am
good job
Emma Turton
On January 9, 2009 at 8:47 am
This is a really great article full of really good advice!
valli
On January 9, 2009 at 10:03 am
Great and inspiring ideas.
Sotiris
On January 9, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Nice ideas! Great article, thanks for sharing!
Liane Schmidt
On January 9, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Such a nice, positive feel good article Anne – always look forward to your work!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Sharazad
On January 9, 2009 at 8:03 pm
That’s it…spread the love Anne.
Unofre Pili
On January 10, 2009 at 1:13 am
Unquestionably true and nice article.
R J Evans
On January 10, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Proff that it doesn’t take much time or eneregy to be kind to others and make their day. Thanks for this, Anne!
S M Blomker
On January 11, 2009 at 7:25 pm
A very nice article. Its always good to reach out and help someone.
Poetic Angel
On January 12, 2009 at 10:19 am
These are some great points! We all can stand to spred some happiness
Vickie C Jordan
On January 22, 2009 at 12:43 am
Hello Anne: I enjoyed this article on making someone else happy. It is so easy to forget about the simple things, like a smile that can add so much to another persons life. Thank you for reminding me about this. I added you as my friend. I hope you will visit my page and let me know what you think of my recent article posted. Thanks Anne.
Vickie
Kate Smedley
On February 24, 2009 at 4:48 am
Such small things can make such a huge difference, thanks for this article.
papaleng
On February 24, 2009 at 11:56 am
great article Anne,
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