The Best Way to Accept Compliments

Think about the times when you have sincerely given a compliment to a friend or acquaintance. When I was younger, it seemed so difficult to give a compliment because we didn't want the receiver to think we were just being dishonest or saying it only to flatter someone. Then I found that so many people just never gave compliments at all - and in many cases thought of a compliment and let the time for saying it go by until it wasn't the right time.

After much self-talk it finally dawned on me that there were so many times when we could make someone's day if only we expressed our feelings more openly. Once you have changed your mindset, you will find many reasons to compliment someone - even a stranger. Think how you would feel when a stranger said to you "What a beautiful jacket that is", "You have such a great smile" or someone you know says "you've made such a difference in my life", "that was a great presentation you gave today". When you think how good you feel finding something and a time to complement, you will begin to understand how to react when you receive a compliment. Be thankful and let it MAKE YOUR DAY. Never again will you say "oh, that old thing" or "I should have been better". Just say "Thanks, I really needed to hear that today".

You can do this - remember practice makes perfect. Start looking for things and times to compliment someone. I try to find at least 4 things each day that I can compliment someone. You are certainly to be complimented for asking the question instead of just continuing to wonder what to do. Great Job!