Things You'll Need:
- A positive attitude
- Compassion
- The willingness to take action
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Step 1
Smile More! Yes, a smile is a gift. It is a gift that costs nothing but a little faith and a little risk. So what if someone doesn't smile back at you? That has nothing to do with you. You never know how you will affect them. A friend of mine says, 'Smile, it will increase your FACE VALUE!' I heard someone else say, 'Smile at people. Even if they don't smile back, they'll at least wonder what your up to.'
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Step 2
Open doors for everyone. When you're going into a restaurant, a retail store, a school or any public place, hold the door for people. You'll be amazed at how even the toughest and sometimes roughest, looking person will thank you. Its natural to be kind and show gratitude. You not only do something for them but you give them the opportunity to show gratitude; to saw 'thank you'. Plus, you never know how it can have a ripple effect inspiring others to do the same thing.
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Step 3
Say 'thank you' a lot. I made this a habit a long time ago. Again, it is good for me as well as the person that I'm showing appreciation to. You might be thinking that it is now a habit and that I really don't mean it. Well, I do mean it and even if I didn't, it still brings some goodness into this world. Its a great habit to develop.
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Step 4
Talk to children. Children haven't been corrupted by life like most adults. They still have the ability to dream. They also don't fear things as much as adults. Just smiling at a child or making a funny face adds value to your own heart and mind. It makes you richer in your life. Plus, it touches someone's world.
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Step 5
Figure out ways to touch someone else's world. It isn't that hard to do. When you touch one person, you release a special force of goodness into the world. Remember the ripple effect. You never know what your one act of kindness and goodness will prevent and/or do for someone else.
