Today's Listicles topic is 10 Compliments. One of the things I love about the Listicles is that you can kind of do whatever you want within the topic. I decided to split it into two lists - 5 compliments I love to RECEIVE, and 5 compliments I love to GIVE.
Years ago I had a co-worker who made my day on a regular basis. She was so free with her compliments; when she noticed something, she said it. "That color looks great on you, your hair looks so good today..." etc. I noticed that she was so well-liked and people were just drawn to her, because she made people feel good. Since then I try to be more free with MY compliments. Especially with my kids, because I think they are big self-esteem boosters.Like....
5 COMPLIMENTS I LOVE TO GIVE
1. You did a GREAT JOB with _______.
2. I love the way you did _______. I try but mine never turns out as well as yours!
3. Can you help me with _____? You are so much better at it than I am!
4. You are so good at _____.
5. This food is delicious! Can I get the recipe?
I used to be really bad about taking compliments. I always tried to combat it with something negative...it was weird. When I realized what I was doing, I made myself stop. Now, I just say THANK YOU and force myself to shut up! lol
5 COMPLIMENTS I LOVE TO RECEIVE
1. You can't possibly be 39, I thought you were about 25!
2. Your house smells SO good. (I have a thing about my house smelling realllly good! Tarts/candles/plug-ins are always in use!)
3. Thank you for being such a great caregiver.
4. Any compliment or thank you coming from my kids....of course.
5. This food is delicious! Can I get the recipe?
How about you? Compliments - do you give them? Can you take them?
