The 24th of January marks the annual celebration of National Compliment Day, a day in which we are encouraged to recognise and celebrate the positive qualities of others around us. A compliment is an extremely powerful device and the impact can be remarkable as it can brighten someone’s day and create good vibes, which in turn cause a chain reaction of positivity!
National Compliment Day was formed in 1998 by Kathy Chamberlin and Debby Hoffman in an attempt to boost happiness, validate someone’s hard work or efforts and to increase self-esteem and morale. A compliment not only impacts the receiver, but can also say a lot about the sender as it shows that you’ve noticed their efforts and that you appreciate them.
By definition, a compliment is a ‘polite expression of praise or admiration’, and even the smallest of compliments can uplift a mood, instil confidence and affirm appreciation.
Site Equip’s Compliments on National Compliment Day!
It can be easy to give a compliment, but we should also learn to accept and celebrate compliments to ourselves too! There is nothing wrong with acknowledging your own triumphs and accomplishments and feeling good about yourself. Here are some of the compliments that we are proud to have received here at Site Equip;
We also received a lovely testimonial for our work at Brighton Pride in June 2018, click here for more details.
While we believe that we should use compliments daily, make today special by ensuring you give at least one compliment to somebody, be it a friend, family member, coworker or a stranger! Use #NationalComplimentDay on social media to encourage others to join in on spreading the good vibes, too!
If you like a challenge, then here are some ways in which you can get involved with National Compliment Day;
- Compliment a friend, family member or coworker.
Kick it off nice and easy with a compliment to somebody that you know, but make sure it’s personal and make sure it’s genuine! It may not seem like much of a challenge, but it can really uplift an individual that might otherwise feel overlooked and underappreciated. - Compliment somebody on social media.
Social media is a great way to interact with people who we can’t necessarily see on a day to day basis, so spread a little love and make people feel good online, too! - Compliment a stranger.
If you’re feeling particularly brave, then complimenting a stranger is a great challenge! Whether it’s the cashier at the corner shop or somebody crossing the road beside you, step out of your comfort zone and give them a compliment! Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves and you can also gain a sense of satisfaction yourself for knowing that you may have improved somebodies day!
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