Say Something Nice Day - Ep7

National Say Something Nice Day - Ep7

Today’s featured holiday is National Say Something Nice
Day!

When I looked at the various holidays celebrated on January 7, none
of them called to me as worthy candidates for you and I to
celebrate. Those holidays are:

Old Rock Day;
National Bobblehead Day; and,
National Tempura Day.

When during meditation I asked my subconscious what should we
celebrate, the answer came to me loud and clear: celebrate National
Say Something Nice Day.

Never mind there is no such National Holiday on any of the
resources I use for this show. In my opinion, there SHOULD be a Say
Something Nice Day. So, I am declaring today as National Say
Something Nice Day!

Here are some examples of how to spread smiles and good feelings to
others with just a few words:

- While checking out at my local Safeway, I happened to be in the
checkout line of a new checker. When she spoke, I immediately knew
she was from Ireland. I said to her, I love your accent, how long
have you been in the U.S.?

That led to a conversation about how she arrived in Maryland after
moving from California. As we talked, a warm, genuine smile
appeared as she spoke about the new life she is building and the
excitement she’s feeling as she is starting that new life
here.

- On a call with one of my Stress Solutions, LLC clients, the
client shared three major successes she experienced over the past
week. As we talked about each of those successes, she became more
exited and animated. I could hear the smile and joy in her voice
after I congratulated her on those accomplishments.

Here’s an idea: ask a friend or family member what was their
greatest success over the past week? What did they achieve that
their proud of?

Watch the smiles and notice how excited they get as they share that
success.

Idea #2: Give someone a genuine compliment. Did a co-worker do an
exceptional job on a project? Voice your appreciation for her work
and ensure you include specifics about why you believe the work was
so important. If someone provided exceptional service, tell that
person how much you appreciate he or she going above and
beyond.

Idea #3: Say something nice to your significant other, your child,
or other family members. Tell your SO how nice he or she looks
today. Tell your son, daughter, or grandchild how proud you are of
them and why. We are typically quick to criticize and slow to
praise. Turning that around and watch the emotional magic do it’s
work.

Tune into tomorrow’s show to learn all about National Bubble Bath
Day! I guarantee this will be a really “clean” episode.