Feb. 24 - Compliment Cards

Day 55 of a year of Kindness 

I gave some unexpected compliments. During my weekend with friends, we had some very sweet conversations about my friend’s husbands. Julie’s husband, Mike, made us a delicious loaf of sourdough bread. Lib’s husband, also a Mike, made us tamales and margaritas last night. Sometimes we forget to tell people that we’ve been saying nice things about them. So, I gave the Mikes (and their wives) each compliment cards so they knew, specifically, what nice things we said about them. It also reminds me that I can do that whenever I am part of a positive conversation. It’s lovely to know somebody out there thinks you're awesome. 

Science of kindness: Research reveals that a simple compliment can ignite a cascade of neurotransmitters, creating ripples of positivity. When we give a genuine compliment, our brains release a cocktail of feel-good chemicals. Dopamine, the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, gets a boost. This surge can make us feel happier and more satisfied. These verbal gifts can brighten someone’s mood, and boost their self-esteem. In a world where negativity often seems to dominate, compliments serve as beacons of positivity, illuminating the good in others and ourselves. #kindnessmatters #kindness #kindnessiscontagious @10kindnessclub #worldcomplimentday

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