1 Say I love you
Whether it’s a reminder to someone who knows we love them, or working up to courage to finally say it, telling a loved one how you feel will never go out of style. Actions may speak louder than words, but words give actions meaning.
2 Give someone a second chance
Life is much too short to carry around a grudge. A second chance doesn’t mean forgetting the wrongs of the past, but letting go of the feelings that hold you back from building a future.
3 Give ourselves a fresh start
We are always our own worst critic even though, at the end of the day, we are in charge of making sure we’re okay. No matter how tough things may be we owe it to ourselves to let go of any negativity that may be holding us down. It can be as simple as restarting a diet after indulging, or as drastic as shipping out to a new town to start over. Nothing in life has to be permanent and we have the power to make changes.
4 Pray
When things aren’t going our way, it’s easy to bottle up all of the emotions. In these moments we can find comfort in knowing that a simple prayer can rid the loneliness. Sharing our struggles, even only with God, grants us peace.
5 Say thank you
Showing appreciation for even the smallest acts of kindness encourages people to continue the kindness. Everyone wants to feel appreciation and giving gratitude is one of the simplest ways to do so.
6 Apologize
It’s better to apologize now than be sorry later. It’s human to let pride get in the way of our apologies, but doing so is the first step to overcoming whatever challenge is at hand. There is no reason to make someone believe we did something out of vengeance.
7 Lend a hand
Between charities, volunteer programs, and local shelters the opportunities to help others are endless. Nothing is more rewarding than putting a smile on someone’s face. It doesn’t require a grand gesture or sum of money, just a little time and effort can mean the world to someone.
8 Reorganize
Life is constantly changing, and it’s easy to let things become cluttered. Whether it’s your home, your computer, or your priorities, reorganizing allows us to take hold of something in the chaos.
9 Laugh
It’s simple: laugh more. Don’t hold back the belly laugh after a genuinely funny joke. Don’t be afraid of laughing at yourself. And ALWAYS get to know the funny guy, it’s worth it.
