World Compliment Day is celebrated every March 1 to spread joy through simple verbal affirmations of appreciation. With less focus on providing material representations of appreciation, this day is meant to cost absolutely nothing at all, so everyone can participate! Giving a compliment is easy, whether it’s telling someone you like their shoes, or letting them know they’re doing a great job — whatever it is, it can change someone’s whole day around. So this day is a reminder to vocalize your positive thoughts and watch them light up a room! Compliments are one of the ways in which we show solidarity, cooperation, friendliness, and goodwill. When such traits as individualism and hard work are culturally valued, being rewarded for your personal performance through the acknowledgment of others can be a very effective motivator. As it says on the World Compliment Day website: “If on March 1st every person pays at least three people in his/her environment or (social) network a genuine and sincere compliment we will definitely create the Most Positive Day in the World!” But more than that, we should all remember the importance of making people feel appreciated, it is a natural human need to feel recognized, and no one should feel ashamed for wanting it. Receiving recognition feels amazing, and giving recognition is just as enjoyable, watching someone’s face light up after offering them a nice compliment is a full-on win-win. But adults tend to feel like they don’t need to reward people even with just verbal praise if they are simply doing what’s expected of them. So too often we are left underappreciated and overworked in pursuit of that validation. Let’s end that tawdry tradition of untapped egos, we want everyone to feel good about themselves so the world might be a better place! March 1 is just about consciously reflecting on what someone in your community does well and letting them know they are sincerely appreciated for that. With a specific emphasis on showing appreciation through words instead of gifts, this holiday can be celebrated by anyone, anywhere. Although it seems easy to compliment others you will encounter some people who have a hard time complimenting others, that stems from their inner turmoil and nothing about you. Luckily, you are growing up with parents who do compliment the both of you, just remember to please pour into others with compliments just as Christ would if he was walking the Earth. Thank you for the superb 5 Friday Finds this week.....
Half of parenting is just moving cups away from the edge of the table!!
Twins: Can we have a cookie? Me: Finish your dinner first. Twins: (In-Unison) Our stomach is full except for a circle shaped space!!
Over the weekend I reached into my jacket pocket only to find a handful of dog food. When asked about this, both twins said, “in case we see some dogs” today when out and about!!
Twins woke up at 5:32am today instead of the usual 5:30 because we let them stay up 3 hours past their bedtime last night!!
Being a Twin parent "apparently" means buying stuff only in bulk!!
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