Make Other Feel Special

There are myriad ways to make others feel special and I've highlighted thirteen.  It's a win-win, because we also benefit from positive interactions with others. 

• Recognize and acknowledge positive things about them. 
• Actively listen to what they are communicating.
• Smile.
• Remember significant milestones and special occasions.
• Tell others about their expertise and successes.
• Recommend them.
• Engage in meaningful conversation.
• Be fully present when in their presence.
• Share tips, tools and resources.
• Provide constructive feedback.
• Send an unexpected greeting.
• Make helpful introductions.
• Give sincere compliments.

Life-Size Greetings

There's nothing like spending time with loved ones on special occasions.  College schedules interfere with Julia's late August birthday.  It caused me great angst her freshman year that we wouldn't get to be with her on her actual birthday.  We traced our outlines to make and decorate life-size cutouts of ourselves.  When she opened her one-of-a-kind birthday greeting she was instantly surrounded by those who love her dearly.

Amazing Gift!

Yesterday, when I arrived home after a busy day, I had a most special gift waiting.  My precious daughter had prepared a printed, bound book of my first year of blogging articles.  I felt like a real author!