9 phrases to brighten someone’s day, maybe your own
A 2020 study found that people underestimate the positive impact our compliments have on people.
Maybe that’s one reason we don’t complement each other enough.
Here are 9 simple phrases that instantly brighten someone’s day from Stephanie Harrison, a happiness and well-being expert.
I’m proud of you.
I see your gifts.
Tell me more about that.
I love you as you are.
I’m grateful for you.
You are making a difference.
You inspire me.
You can do this.
You changed my life.
Be specific and genuine with your compliments, and tell them what needs of yours they are meeting with their words or actions.
To a colleague, you might say: “When you made me laugh yesterday, it really lifted me up when I was having a tough time.”
Or to a boss: “Your presentation helped me better understand where I fit into the overall company strategy.”
And watch their face light up.
By the way, the researchers also found that “despite compliment givers’ anxiety at the prospect of giving compliments across our studies, they felt better after having done so.”
You make yourself feel better by complimenting others.
