Unique Ways To Make Someone Smile
Do you want to put a smile on
someone's face? Maybe make their day a
little bit brighter? It doesn't have to
take much time or money on your part. In
fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little
or nothing. You won't know how many
people are encouraged by your kindness because smiles are contagious. Try out
one or more of these 7 ways today to put smiles on their faces.
1. Write an encouraging note to
others that have encouraged you or that need encouragement. Handwritten notes
that are given to encourage, not just for thanking someone for a gift, are
rare. That makes handwritten notes even more special. Start a new practice of
sitting down and writing an encouraging note on a regular basis. You just might
start an epidemic!
2. Take a friend out to lunch or
invite her to your home for a meal. You
will get to know each other even better than you do right now. If you feel like
being more adventurous, throw a party for several of your friends and put
smiles on a multitude of faces.
3. Give someone an inspirational
book to read. You will feel good doing it, reading the book will change the
person, and they will think of you every time they read it.
4. Ask a friend or relative if
you can take care of their kid(s) for a day or evening. If you have been a
parent, you know the value of being able to have a few hours of "adult
time" without worrying about the children. Don't wait to be asked to
baby-sit when it is required. Offer to do it at a time when the parent can do
something fun and relaxing.
5. Deliver a meal to someone you
know that is sick or having a rough time. We have all been sick and know the
last thing you want to do is be out of bed. There are also times when life is
tough and it is hard to do all of the daily chores. You can be a tremendous
help by providing a meal that can be enjoyed.
6. Volunteer time to supporting
your local church or charity. Every
minute you dedicate to a church or charity will cause many smiles. You will put a smile on the face of each leader
just for helping without being asked.
You will also be putting smiles on the faces of those that are being
helped through the organization.
7. Thank everyone that supports
you throughout the day. The list of
those that you come in contact with is endless.
Remember family and friends, secretaries, co-workers, teachers, Sunday
school teachers, pastors, store employees, janitors, gas station attendants,
those that deliver your mail and newspaper, and servers at restaurants.
I know this is a list of 7 ways
to put a smile on someone's face, but there is one more way that can't be
ignored. Reveal a genuine smile to everyone you meet. You will experience how
easy it is to get others to smile!