How to Be a Nice Person

Being nice can be contagious!

In the course of everyday life, we come in contact with a diverse group of people with different backgrounds and life experiences. Navigating relationships with people can be complex, but it can be easier if you are a nice person. Unfortunately, in today's society, the art of being nice seems to have been lost. Get back on the path to niceness and watch your relationships thrive.

Instructions

1. Smile. It's amazing what a smile can do. It can break down barriers between people of different cultures, even if they don't speak the same language. Smiling can also affect your own mood, so practice smiling more. You'll notice an immediate improvement in your mood and in the moods of people around you.

2. Put yourself in another person's position. Sometimes it can be hard to look past your own self-interest, but to truly be a nice person, sometimes you have to compromise your own position for the good of those around you. Just remember that not every occasion necessitates a compromise, particularly if it involves your moral beliefs.

3. Do nice things for people, even when no one is around to see. Make a habit of being considerate even when you have no expectation of a reward or recognition. Mow the yard of an elderly neighbor, volunteer for a food bank or give a new mom a night off by offering to be a free babysitter. Small gestures are often more appreciated than grand offerings.

4. Be nice to yourself. You can't be nice to others if your own needs aren't being met. Take time to do things that you enjoy. Read a book, go to a movie or just take a walk around the park. The better you feel, the better you'll treat other people.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember, being nice doesn't mean being a doormat. Stand up for your beliefs, but compromise when you can.

• Being nice often means smiling through a bad day. Bad days are temporary. Don't let them get you down or affect your outlook.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Read this Article in Spanish