Today I’m going to be talking about positive energy and happiness and how small acts of kindness can make a world of a difference to someone.
It’s easy to succumb to the negativity that we are being exposed to nowadays, making positivity and happiness a rarity.
It just seems to be so much easier to be negative and be negative to others. Like, why?
Here are 6 things you can do welcome positivity and happiness into your life:
#1: Smiling is contagious
Smiling is just as contagious as laughter. Smile even when you’re just not having it that day. Studies have shown that if you smile for one minute, even if you’re not happy at the moment, you’ll start to notice an improvement in mood and reduced stress. Eventually, you’ll start to actually feel happy. Weird huh.
#2: Forgive more
Forgiveness is powerful in mending tense relationships. It shows maturity and the willingness to overcome heated situations and start fresh.
It can bring renewed peace into your life and overall positive vibes and happiness. It’s like an imaginary weight being lifted off your shoulders.
#3: Compliment a Stranger
You don’t know if the person you’re complimenting is having a rough day. So getting to hear a compliment from a complete stranger may brighten their day. It may even brighten your day knowing you’ve made someone feel better. You may even make a new friend! Who knows.
#4: Encourage others to succeed
Let a friend know that you believe in them and what they’re setting out to do. This little boost of encouragement can mean more to them than you realize.
#5: Random Gift to a Friend
Whenever I got surprised with a random gift, it made me feel special and loved by the person who gave it to me. It lets me know “Hey, I was thinking of you and wanted to give you a little something.” This random act of kindness may make you want to share that positivity with someone else.
It’s the little things. It really is.
#6: Reconnect with Distant Friends
I’ve had my fair share losing touch with friends that I’ve had great times with. Reach out to them by sending a quick text or message online. Who knows, they may be wanting to reconnect with you too.
You won’t know until you take the risk.
What other ways would you radiate positivity in your life? Let me know in the comments 🙂
Until next time,
Yis x
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financiallyfitmamaadmin
2 years agoGreat reminders!! The little things make a big difference.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThank you! Glad you liked it 🙂
Tami
2 years agoLove this post! All of these things can make a huge difference, especially forgiveness. When you hold something against someone, it can hurt both of you so much. Thank you for sharing this! <3
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI’m glad you liked it 🙂
Vian
2 years agoGreat read, Smiling and complimenting others can make their day positive..
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI try to do that as much as I can 🙂
Hannah Fitzpatrick
2 years agoI love the random gift for a friend suggestion! I love sending cards and small gifts to people when they least expect it because I mean, who doesn’t like to get real mail! Such a fun post 🙂
Great Beer Now
2 years agoI like the idea of randomly assisting others. It takes almost no effort, but it really makes a big difference to people. A little positivity goes a long way!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORIt does. I’m glad you liked that idea 🙂
So, I'm a Mom Now...
2 years agoWhat a great post! It is hard sometimes to remember these. Especially the forgiving, it can sometimes be the hardest one to keep positivity in your life.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORIt’s the hardest but the most effective at living life happily.
sunnyandsassy
2 years agoThese are great tips. While we know these things, it’s easy to get caught up and forget. Everybody could use a reminder 🙂
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI’m glad you liked it 🙂
Finn Furlong
2 years agoSuch a great post! I really liked the bit about complimenting a stranger — an easy way to make a big difference in someones day 🙂
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORAnd also make a friend! 🙂
Rosy
2 years agoGreat advice! I practice many of these and can honestly say what a difference they make! ❤️
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThank you. Glad you enjoyed reading it 🙂
Rawlings sunday
2 years agoSmall but mighty. Little things that can a day awesome. Mostly, smiling and forgiving, it lifts up weight from the heart.
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Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORSmiling truly does make a difference.
Marc
2 years agoThese are all things that are easier said than done. Great post!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThank you!
GlossyCoverEditor
2 years agoYour post made me smile. Smiles and compliments go a long way.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORAww I’m glad! Thanks for reading.
Edgar
2 years agoLove how well these connect with me on a daily basis.
I truly would smile if a stranger said something nice to me. So maybe if i do it to someone else, they will feel good as well. I truly feel as if I did forgive more, I could take some weight off my shoulders.
Thank you for this.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI’m so glad you enjoyed reading it. I think it feels genuinely good inside when you do something for someone without expecting anything in return.
Ms. Health-Esteem
2 years agoSuch great tips to add more joy to your day! I love to gratitude journal too. It’s a great way to reflect on all of the things you have to be thankful for and truly makes it easier to find the silver lining. I love it – it’s a fantastic form of self care. And hey! A nice walk in the sunshine or playing in the snow (we’re deep in winter over here atm) always puts a smile on my face! Wishing you a happy day <3
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORMan, I wish I could be playing in the snow right now. Texas weather doesn’t play around.
lvivers
2 years agoGreat tips! I smile and a compliment go a long way!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORIt sure does 🙂
Tiffany Staples
2 years agoI second the compliment a stranger idea! People are so surprised, but you can tell that it totally makes their day – and yours too!
Tiffany
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Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORGlad you liked it
Erika Lancaster
2 years agoBeautiful post! It’s so much better to spread positive vibes than negative ones. I wish everyone had this mentality!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThank you!
Ashli
2 years agoThese are really great tips! Happiness heals!
hleguilloux
2 years agoI love your suggestions of being kind and altruistic to others. I am a believer in good karma, for sure! 🙂
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThat’s great! What you give is what you get.
Bianca Worthy
2 years agoReconnect with distant friends … that one really resonated with me. I’m definitely going to take the time to reach out.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORIt’s worth it
playdatesandprosecco
2 years agoYes!!! Compliments from a stranger (that are genuine) feel so incredible. I love being able to give that back to someone!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI love doing that too!
Chefing Around
2 years agoThis is awesome! Those are all great things to do everyday that will bring happiness to yourself and others. I really like your message and positivity. One thing I like to do each day to promote happiness and positivity is to encourage someone and remind them that they are unique and valuable. Great post!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThat’s an awesome thing to remind someone 🙂
Kyla Matton Osborne
2 years agoThese are all nice ways to feel good. I love giving support and encouragement to friends, and also giving random gifts. Even if it’s just a little note in your daughter’s lunch or making a friend’s favourite cookies. These little surprises go a long way towards making others happy, and that makes us happy in return 🙂
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORIt’s the little things that make people’s day 🙂
joleisa
2 years agoYou are one after my own heart! I am always about happiness, giving, and smiling. That’s how the world goes round.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORAww that’s awesome!
Ivonne
2 years agoExcellent post! My cup is always 1/2 FULL and 99.9% of the time I am a positive person! I am firm on believing that it is important to treat people the way you want to be treated and always laugh, laughter is the best medicine!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI agree with that as well.
Andrea R Warren (@WaldorfFries)
2 years agoOMG, I love all of these ideas. I have to say one my favorites is a smile because no matter the language we speak a smile means the same:)
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThat’s so true!!
susan5minutesformom
2 years agoI love all these suggestions. I’m always quick to smile and share compliments with strangers. It makes you feel good.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI do the same as well.
tina grant
2 years agoWhat a great Post. With all the negativity in the world, people need to remember there are still good people out there and its the little things that make a difference 🙂
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORIt truly does 🙂
Dorit
2 years agoLike your tips. The smiling trick really works. Since I heard about it, I sometimes use it to lift my spirits. Another idea to spread positivity I would add is to be open to help strangers (giving directions, calling their attention over undone shoe laces to avoid them tripping over, whatever…)
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI like your suggestions. I agree.
lazygirlloves
2 years agoI am always trying to remember to smile more! gosh I really need to adopt more of this list into my life 🙂
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI hope you slowly incorporate these 🙂 they’ll do wonders.
lazygirlloves
2 years agoI will be giving it my best shot 🙂
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORBest of luck to you girl! You got this! 🙂
TheRazzleDazzleMommy
2 years agoGreat post! The Law of Attraction has helped me so much in this walk.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThat’s amazing!
ohmummymia
2 years agoI think forgiveness will be the hardest thing for me. If someone will art me or my family I will remember it for a long time. Maybe I should work on it and it will help me to be happier.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORIt’s the toughest but the most freeing in my opinion.
SaraLyn L
2 years agoGreat Post! These small things really do make a difference!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThey sure do!
Brittney A Moses
2 years agoThese are such simple but important reminders because they slip away from us so easily! Thank you for sharing =)
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORYou’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Sondra Barker
2 years agoI love positive practices and these are always good tips. Happiness is wanting what you have!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORTrue that!
May
2 years agoGreat tips! My favourite is ” To Compliment A Stranger”. A simple compliment really can make someones day.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI love that!
Erica
2 years agoThese are all great reminders. I like the one of connecting with a distant friend. So many of my friends have moved away and I don’t see them anymore.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORI think it’s great to let them know you’re thinking about them 🙂
Elizabeth O
2 years agoThis was a lovely post that really made me smile. You provided some really great ideas and some that I will be adopting myself to radiate my own happiness and positivity!
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThat’s so good to read that! Best of luck!
Rose Mont
2 years agoThere’s enough bad things going in the world on a daily basis. I would rather live in a happier state of mind. I’m doing better at focusing on a more positive lifestyle.
Yissel R
2 years ago AUTHORThat’s great! You got this!
Blair Villanueva
2 years agoI love your tips! I do apply them all and yeah brings me good light and happiness to myself and to others.
Mark Leitao
2 years agogreat advice to live by!
Axxion Lifestyle
1 year agoI love this! We all need more happiness and positivity. Thanks for writing this
Yissel R
1 year ago AUTHORThanks for reading!