“Be the reason someone smiles today.”
– Anonymous
Today we will look at some ideas that you can bring into your life to Be a More Compassionate You.
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Be a More Compassionate You
45. Volunteer
Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience. Help those less fortunate by volunteering at a soup kitchen, rescue center, or local library. If time is an issue, consider donating canned goods or books to such places.
46. Surround Yourself with Support
Make plans with the people you enjoy spending time with the most. Catch up over coffee at your favorite restaurant, call a loved one you haven’t seen just to chat, or schedule a date with your significant other.
47. Avoid Gossip
Whether others gossip out of spite or boredom, it’s best to avoid these conversations. Gossip not only hurts people, it also changes your perception of them, even if you didn’t mean it.
48. Cuddle with Your Pet
If you have a pet, don’t hesitate to snuggle together. Dogs are especially excited to cuddle, and knowing how much your four-legged friend loves you can definitely put a smile on your face.
49. Show Kindness to Animals
Giving back to those who can never repay you is a great way to show love. Consider cleaning cages at an animal shelter, donating litter, or fostering an animal in need.
50. Consume Only Positive Content
If you watch or read about negative things, it can darken your own outlook and sour your mood. Try to absorb only positive content and see if there’s an improvement in your perspective.
51. Pursue Your Dreams
Going after your dreams can feel difficult sometimes. But even if you have to take tiny steps, don’t give up. The life you want is possible if you keep working for it.
52. Distance Yourself from Negative People
Negativity can be contagious. If you’re determined to be positive, it’s best to avoid Gloomy Gus types who only bring you down. Focus on creating a community of positive people that encourage each other.
53. Practice Empathy
When you put yourself in someone else’s shoes, it deepens your perspective of life. It also helps you become more compassionate and less prone to judgmental attitudes.
54. Be Encouraging
Find someone you can encourage today. It could be as simple as greeting your cashier, leaving a big tip for your server, or letting someone know that you believe in their dreams.
55. Release Your Anger
Anger can be hard to let go of, especially if you’ve been holding onto it for a while. But keeping that locked inside can make you bitter and resentful, which hurts your emotional (and mental) health.
56. Make New Friends
Broadening your circle of friends is fun and it gives you a chance to form healthy connections. If you’re not sure where to start, consider using a website like MeetUp that allows you to find others who share your interests.
57. Give Back When You Shop
You don’t have to donate millions to charity organizations to experience the rewards of giving. You can focus on giving in small ways like using Amazon Smile when you shop. Simply select a charity and 0.5% of your spending will be sent their way.
58. Say Thanks
If possible, say “thank you” to everyone who waits on or serves you. This could be the nurse at your doctor’s office, the server at your favorite restaurant, or simply the person who holds the door open for you at the grocery store. You never know who needs to feel appreciated today.
59. Compliment Others
A kind word can turn someone else’s whole day around. Plus, compliments help to break the ice with strangers and allow you to build meaningful relationships.
60. Be Accepting of Differences
Differences are what make human beings interesting. When you accept other people, you widen your own heart and also make those around you more comfortable.
61. Share the Knowledge
Take a chance and volunteer to mentor someone else. Sharing knowledge strengthens relationships, and allows you to find people interested in the same things you are.
62. Pay It Forward
One of the best ways to become a better you is by paying it forward for someone else. Next time you’re in line at the coffee shop, buy drinks for the person behind you. It’s sure to brighten their day.
63. Be Nice to Yourself
Many people are harder on themselves than they are on anyone else. The next time you’re ready to beat yourself up, ask yourself if it’s something you would say to the person you love the most in the world. If not, forgive yourself and move on.