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Monday, January 28, 2013

Be Generous with Your Compliments


Compliments are like glue to a relationship. It is one of the most basic human needs. Everyone wants to be recognized, appreciated and complimented for their efforts no matter how big or small they are.

In the work environment, compliment your employees or associates for the great job on a certain project. When we compliment people openly, we empower them to rise to the top of their caliber. Learn to give compliment without any strings attached. Resist the urge to mix criticism with compliments. People perform better when we show our confidence in them through sincere praise.

In the home front, it is easy to overlook the services and sacrifices of our loved ones. Do not make the grave mistake of taking them for granted. Without their understanding, support and sacrifices you would not be where you are. Do they know you appreciate them? Compliment them verbally. Write notes. Give cards, chocolate, roses or do whatever you can to show your appreciation.

One of the most empowering things you can do for yourself is to compliment yourself. This is very hard for performance-minded people. Yes, there is always going to be a better, more efficient way of doing things. But you have got to develop a healthy habit of complimenting yourself. Even God congratulated Himself after creation and said, “It was good.”

Compliment others without flattery and your life will be like a blooming garden of flowers!

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