Small Actions And Words Can Have A Big Reaction, It's The Little Things That Matter
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Small Actions And Words Can Have A Big Reaction, It's The Little Things That Matter

The smallest of words and actions could leave a much larger impact than you realize.

Braelyn Leggett
Oct 02, 2018
Louisiana State University
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Small Actions And Words Can Have A Big Reaction, It's The Little Things That Matter
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“And honestly life's so much better when you start to appreciate the little things, the small things that bring you pleasure and realizing how blessed you are. Happiness is a choice, choose it." — NJS

Often times, the smallest things are taken for granted. We don't realize just how much they mean until they're gone.

We don't often think a few kind words or just a smile could turn someone's whole day around.

You never know what another person could be going through. That smile or kind word could be the reason someone is still here, why they haven't given up.

Most of us don't think that way. People always ask me why I'm so nice to people even if they don't return that niceness. I'm nice because I never know what's going on in their life. You never know how those small things could impact them. Maybe they'll be nicer. Maybe they are going through a hard time and needed a smile, some encouragement, and support.

If you can make a positive difference, why wouldn't you do it? Why wouldn't you choose to be happy? Make the best of every situation.

“Whenever there is a human in need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference." — Kevin Heath, CEO of More4Kids
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