Spreading positivity is so important, and can make us happier and spread happiness. Find 15 simple ways to spread positivity in person and virtually, you never know it could make someone’s day! Ready to find out the simple ways you can spread positivity?
01. Appreciate what others do
When someone working in retail or catering helps you out, make sure they hear you say thank you or that you appreciate them. Make sure they know that you appreciate everything they do.
02. Simply smile
If you walk past people on the street and they are looking sad, smile at them, it could make their day.
03. Thank people for the little things
Thank people for the small things that they do. This could be something as simple as holding the door open, or it could be someone moving their chair in so they’re able to get passed.
04. Give way to others
Let people out at a junction if they’ve been waiting a while. It can be so frustrating when people don’t let you out at a junction, especially if you’ve been waiting so long, but give way.
05. Give small compliments
Compliment people, it could be something simple like you like their shoes or the way they’ve styled their hair.
06. Take an interest in others
Take an interest in the things that they’re interested in, whether it is a hobby or an activity, acknowledge them clearly, and make it clear that you’re listening to them. You could learn a lot and it makes others happy.
07. Leave little messages
Leave positive messages in chats with colleagues, it could help keep them motivated.
08. Appreciate other people’s time
Appreciate everyone’s time, make sure that you say everything you need to say in a meeting, and don’t run over time (where possible obviously!)
09. Remember people’s names
I struggle with this sometimes, but where possible, try your best to make sure that you remember other people’s names. It can make the world of difference and could cheer someone up.
10. Fill out customer surveys
If someone sends a survey through after a phone call, I try my best to fill it out. Customer service can be an incredibly tough job, but those customer surveys can genuinely make the world of difference.
11. If you cook extras share the love
If we have extra for example cakes, or dinner and you know someone needs the help, then share the love. It could take some of the pressure off the people you care about, even for a little while.
12. Random acts of kindness
I’ve spoken about this a lot on my blog and random acts of kindness is easy!
Read how to practice random acts of kindness
13. Offer to help someone if they’re struggling
This could be something simple like helping someone trying to reach the top shelf. It could also be that a friend needs a little bit of a break, so take them out for coffee.
14. Donate to a food bank
I do this often, but adding a few treats can make the world of difference. I try to add dairy free and vegan treats where possible, because it can really cheer someone up when they need it the most.
15. Share positive messages on social media
I always try to share positive messages where possible, mainly because I feel like social media can be incredibly negative sometimes. I try my best to create a positive environment on my social media, especially Instagram. The smallest of messages can make the world of difference.
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These are the easy ways to spread positivity today. What will you try today?
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It’s surprising how something as simple as a smile can really make someone’s day! This is such a lovely post Amie! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Hi Amie,
What an excellent post! It doesn’t take much to make a positive difference to somebody’s day. And, I’m pleased to say that I already do the vast majority of these 🙂
I have had, on rare occasions, people take exception to having the door held open for them – “Are you implying that I can’t open the door for myself because I’m a woman?”. Sigh. “No. I just thought that you may struggle to get through with that massive chip on your shoulder!”. But on the whole, people are very appreciative.
I love these ideas Amie! I love how simple they are too. I quite often donate to food banks when doing the weekly shop. What’s a small difference to me could make a big difference to somebody else, which I suppose is the whole ethos behind spreading positivity. I really liked the survey example too. If I’m prompted to do something like that 9 times out of 10 I’ll do it, but I think searching for a way to leave feedback can be so valuable to the recipient.
Claire.X
These are all such great ideas! Smiling at strangers in public has proven to do so much good. You don’t know how that person might be feeling and your smile can make them feel good about themselves, I know that’s how I feel when someone smiles at me!
The simple things in life can sometimes have the most powerful impact. This is a great reminder that we don’t have to do big gestures or make things complicated when we want to put some positivity out into the world (which we always get back). Thanks for sharing this list — I’m going to make sure I do some of these today!
Amazing suggestions! A smile truly can go a long way, and I really love the idea of random acts of kindness – it’s such a wholesome idea! Thanks for sharing x
I love these!! Simple small gestures can mean so much and you might not even know that you’ve made someone’s day! Xx
Being positive and spreding that positivity could be something so simple as to offer a smile to a stranger! Reading your post I realized that I am a really positive person and I spread that positive energy around. These small reminders tou offered us in this post are precious! Thank you 🙂
Giving way to others at junctions always makes me feel like I’m an absolute saint haha! There’s nothing worse than being stuck in traffic.
Corinne x
Love this post. I am all about being positive and spreading positivity. Getting little positive bits from others always makes me feel good!
Rosie
I love this! It’s incredible the difference some of these can make to people (having worked in retail, I can vouch for being on the other side sometimes!). It makes you feel so much more positive as well as having the potential to make someone’s day. Great post.
Great ideas! I love the idea of just smiling at someone on the street. It can go a long way! I must say, I’m terrible at remembering people’s names – I must make a conscious effort to be better at that in the future. I also love random acts of kindness. I tend to give away things I’m not using instead of selling them, and all I ask is that the person receiving the item pays it forward and does something nice for someone else. I like to think that there’s a chain going on of people doing nice things for others 🙂
Really loved this blogpost! One thing I’ve always done since I was a kid, is smile at people. I think it’s a really positive and lovely way of making people smile themselves. I still at the age of 22 get a really warm feeling inside when people smile back at me. I also love the thought of random act of kindness, I think it’s a really lovely way of brightening someone’s day. You never know what people have got going on in their lives so making them feel happy, even if it’s for a short while, is something I love to do. Thank you so much for sharing! Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
This is a great post with some helpful suggestions on how to spread positivity.
Thank you for sharing.
Lauren – bournemouthgirl
These are some small but powerful ways you bring positivity into your life. Even though I live with chronic illness and pain I try to be as positive as I can each day. Thank you for sharing these suggestions.
Lauren – bournemouthgirl.com
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