Hi everyone! Sorry I was MIA for a little while last week. I had to make sure I focused 110% of my brain power on work. Luckily everything went smoothly and I can finally relax a bit!
This week I'm recycling an assignment from back in August. I wish I would have posted prior to the 24th to let you all know, but this past Saturday was Compliment Day. So in case you weren't aware of it, I thought maybe we could extend it to Compliment Week!
Today's Assignment: Pay a Compliment
I work on a very small in-house marketing team. A few weeks ago we gained a new team member, Carly. (Everyone say, "Hi Carly!" in case she's reading.) Anyway, I was telling a few other coworkers that I love having Carly around because she's like my own personal cheerleader! She's always telling me that I look nice and that my designs are great and how I work so hard. It's awesome! So even though last week was high stress, I feel like I was able to remain calm and composed because Carly was cheering me through each day. She's a natural complimenter.
We should all strive to be each other's cheerleaders. Be bountiful with your accolades! You never know when someone might really need to hear it.
If you aren't sure what to say to someone else, check out a great list of suggestions right here.
By the way, have I told you lately that you have excellent taste in blogs??
8 comments:
This is fantastic advice! I try to compliment someone every day, and have found that it's actually a test of my own self-esteem, esp. when it comes to complimenting strangers.
I told a co-worker this morning that I loved her new haircut and she said it made her week!
Again a wonderful idea. I sometimes feel studid when I give a compliment, silly me. Because I don't do it often I'm always afraid that people think I want something from them. And as Tiffany said, sometimes I want to say something to a stranger but don't feel confident enough. O well, I keep practising. I've got some new inspiration now, thank you!
I actually complimented someone the other day. I just started working in a new department, so I felt kind of silly, but I just loved this fellow technologist's hair so much that I had to tell her. And when I did, I thought she was going to cry she was so happy, she even asked if she could give me a hug and said I had made her week! I was so glad that I let her know how much I liked it.
tiffany - I have to get over my inhibitions so I can compliment strangers. I usually just keep those thoughts to myself because I'm afraid to speak up. But who wouldn't love to hear a compliment!
Karin - Don't feel stupid! I know what you mean though. And you're right, practice makes perfect. :)
Saturninedivine - That is so sweet!! See how such a simple gesture can make such a huge difference in someone's day or week or month?! It's a wonder we don't do it with more frequency!
I love this. I don't do this enough.
I read in a book recently that doing something so small and almost effortlessly like this in your workplace makes HUGE differences.
I try to do at least one a day!
Glad to hear all your work endeavours went smoothly!
A few days ago I was served at a cafe by a girl who had obviously had a long day and was ready to go home, but she still served me with a smile and made a fantastic coffee! I made sure I thanked her personally before I left and told her it was the best coffee I'd had in a long time. The look on her face seemed to show that she didn't get compliments often, so I'm glad I made her day a little more bearable.
I received a lovely compliment today from a man who had just kindly helped me as I struggled to juggle parcels and maneuver my bicycle! It was so nice of him, especially as about 10 other people just stared at me.
Today my boss told me I was either the best person they'd ever had at the position or the worst (because of a habit I have which would distract most people from getting things done). She then decided that I was the best because I managed to get all my work done right AND do this other thing. That felt pretty good. :)
I'll have to figure out who to compliment...or at least keep it in mind so I don't squash the impulse. I normally compliment my husband at least once a day.
I really love this idea.. I will have to remember to compliment someone everyday.. and a real one not just one to say I did it.. I mean I do compliment my patients every day.. but still.. above and beyond!!
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