11 Uplifting Compliments People Love to Hear
Words are powerful — they can really change someone’s life for the better.
We all have an incredible bottomless well of power within us called kindness, and if we learn how to freely give as little as an ounce of it, once per day, kindness can really change our world for the better.
An authentic smile, a hand in solidarity and support, a willingness to listen when someone wants to speak. All these little acts of kindness are the scaffold upon which healthy relationships are formed.
If you’re wondering why that’s the case, the answer is simple: When we do something kind, our brain releases oxytocin, “the love hormone.” And as Psychology Today explains: “When this neurochemical (oxytocin) begins to flow, bonding increases, social fears are reduced and trust and empathy are enhanced,” which helps us cultivate more trusting relationships with others.
While all forms of giving are a powerful conduit for creating more love and joy in this world, as a writer, I believe words are the most timeless and eloquent medium for spreading kindness.
That’s why I try to make it a habit to genuinely give more compliments. To encourage. To inspire. To remind people of the beauty that lives in them.
