These 10 acts can change someone's day so why not try some? Most take less than 8 seconds to complete and can make a major impact.
Giving someone a genuine compliment
Being told you look good today, or that somebody really likes your shirt can make somebody smile one more time that day. I can guarantee receiving a GENUINE compliment from somebody will make them walk a little taller throughout the day and maybe they'll pass it on to somebody else.
Leaving a note
This may just be a personal thing, but I love notes. It is a happy surprise that takes the minimum amount of effort, but they can have some of the biggest impacts. You can keep them and they can be put anywhere!
Smile at them
Not a "we just made eye contact while walking past each other so now I feel obligated to smile at you" smile, but a genuine smile because they will smile back! And if they don't... try again next time!
If you are getting something for yourself, grab one more to brighten a friend's day.
For example, the other day I went to Sonic to get a strawberry limeade. While I was there, I grabbed another one to bring home to my roommate when she got done with her longest day of school. She got so excited and it just shows you are thinking of them.
Let them know you are thinking about them
If you have friends that go to school far away, and maybe you have drifted apart a little, shooting them a text that you are thinking about them and hope they are doing well can make a world of difference. It also gives you guys an opportunity to catch up.
Say "bless you" when somebody sneezes
This may also be a personal thing, but I hate it when somebody sneezes and nobody says bless you. I don't really know the history of saying bless you when somebody sneezes but it's a polite thing to do while acknowledging others.
Offer a seat at your table to somebody
When I'm sitting in the student union when it is packed and somebody is looking for a place to sit, offer them a seat at your table. Nobody needs a whole table to themselves, and it can be a great way to spark up a conversation and make a new friend.
Buy the person's food behind you
This is a classic way to brighten somebody's day, and classics never die. When I pull up and the cashier says that they paid for my food, it makes me extremely happy and makes others want to do it as well. The happiness just spreads from there.
Send somebody cute clothing piecesĀ
Everybody likes to know they have a style and can pull things off. When you are shopping in person or online shopping and you see something that reminds you of someone/ you think it would look good on them.. send it to them! It's a small gesture that is fun and maybe they'll end up buying it.
Send them a song that makes you think of them
When you hear a song and you are like "man, that really reminds me of that person" send it to them! Music is a great way to connect with others! Unless you are listening to... ya know.. not encouraging songs...in that case.. just keep it to yourself.