7 Unique Ways...

To create smiles around you:

1. Write an encouraging note to others that have
encouraged you or that need encouragement.
Handwritten notes that are given to encourage,
not just for thanking someone for a gift, are rare.
That makes handwritten notes even more special.
Start a new practice of sitting down and writing an
encouraging note on a regular basis. You just might
start an epidemic!

2. Take a friend out to lunch or invite her to your
home for a meal. You will get to know each other
even better than you do right now. If you feel like
being more adventurous, throw a party for several
of your friends and put smiles on a multitude of faces.

3. Give someone an inspirational book to read. You
will feel good doing it, reading the book will change
the person, and they will think of you every time they
read it.

4. Ask a friend or relative if you can take care of their
kid(s) for a day or evening. If you have been a parent,
you know the value of being able to have a few hours
of "adult time" without worrying about the children.
Don't wait to be asked to baby-sit when it is required.
Offer to do it at a time when the parent can do
something fun and relaxing.

5. Deliver a meal to someone you know that is sick or
having a rough time. We have all been sick and know
the last thing you want to do is be out of bed. There
are also times when life is tough and it is hard to do
all of the daily chores. You can be a tremendous help
by providing a meal that can be enjoyed.

6. Volunteer time to supporting your local church or
charity. Every minute you dedicate to a church or
charity will cause many smiles. You will put a smile
on the face of each leader just for helping without
being asked. You will also be putting smiles on the
faces of those that are being helped through the
organization.

7. Thank everyone that supports you throughout the
day. The list of those that you come in contact with is
endless. Remember family and friends, secretaries,
co-workers, teachers, Sunday school teachers, pastors,
store employees, janitors, gas station attendants, those
that deliver your mail and newspaper, and servers at
restaurants.


Practice at least one of these per day and see what happens!