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7 Ways to Give a Great Compliment

            

National Compliment Day was invented in 1998 by Kathy Chamberlin and Debby Hoffman. The pair also wrote a book titled, Find Something Nice to Say.

Compliments just make you feel good. One study found people even worked better after they were complimented. The most important thing with a compliment is it has to be GENUINE. People can see right through a forced one.

To celebrate National Compliment day all you have to do is compliment 5 different people. Easy. When was the last time you gave your husband a compliment? Your best friend? Your parents? Your kids?

            

Here are 7 fun ways you can celebrate National Compliment Day:

  1. Give a compliment to each member of your family throughout the day
  2. Text or call your close friends and give them a few reasons why they are awesome
  3. Have your kids write a nice note to their teacher
  4. Give a few co-workers compliments
  5. Hide a note in your husbands car with a compliment on it
  6. Compliment a friend by leaving a nice comment on their latest social media picture
  7. Tell a mom she is a doing a great job… especially if it looks like she hasn’t slept or washed her hair in awhile! 😉

So have fun & give out LOTS of compliments… and before you know it WORLD compliment day will be here. Here’s an even BETTER idea… let’s pretend everyday is compliment day! I know my beautiful, smart, witty, amazing readers will agree, it’s an easy way to brighten up someone’s day! 😉

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  1. Constance Jones says

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    OMG– Love this. I'm giving EVERYONE a complement.

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    • Lauren says

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      I know! Wha ta fun day, right? 🙂

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  2. Tarynn Playle says

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    I had no idea! Good to know! It's not bad to get in the habit of complimenting loved ones daily. 🙂

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    • Lauren says

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      I know, I remember to compliment my kids, I have been trying to throw a few my hubby's way as well! 😉

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  3. Aubrey @53 Weeks says

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    All it takes is a simple compliment! Thanks for the heads up and little history lesson!!

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    • Lauren says

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      Compliments are the best! (and google too, for all the background!)

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  4. Jess Ullrich says

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    I had no idea where was a National Compliment Day – how nice! I'll have to think of some good ones for Saturday 🙂

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    • Lauren says

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      I learn about the craziest 'holidays' through press releases sent to my work.. but I thought this one was pretty good! Ha!

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  5. Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says

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    I didn't know about compliment day either, but I think is a great idea. Complimenting people automatically makes them happy and feel good. I am going to compliment my hubby so he can do more chores around the house ;). Is always great when people acknowledge you and say something nice so I will compliment more often.

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    • Lauren says

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      I know, once you start complimenting a few people you see how much it can make their day.. which is always nice! 🙂

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  6. Tricia Goodmama says

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    This is great! I had no idea about compliment day! I'm going to have to be more conscience of complementing people.

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    • Lauren says

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      Thanks Tricia! I hope you are having a great week!! 🙂

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  7. The Golden Rule Kids says

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    This a great tips and this is something we all should be doing!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!

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  8. Joanna Clute says

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    I had no idea this way even a thing! I think giving people random compliments always just boosts their day:)

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    • Lauren says

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      I know.. I too am a serial complimenter. I think it is the easiest way to make someone happy! 🙂

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  9. Theresa A says

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    Compliment Day is a brilliant idea (and your ideas to celebrate it are fantastic)! Complimenting others is always important and this is a great reminder.

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    • Lauren says

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      I agree, I think everyone should give out more compliments! 🙂 have a wonderful week.. its almost the weekend!

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  10. threeboysandamom.org says

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    Love it love it. The world could use more days like this one…. And you, my friend, are just marvelous!!! 🙂

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    • Lauren says

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      awww.. what a sweet COMPLIMENT! 😉 You rock lady, have a great weekend, its almost here!

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  11. Lynda Benson says

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    Every day should be a day for saying something nice to someone, but Saturday will be extra special 🙂

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    • Lauren says

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      I totally agree with you, we should all be giving out compliments daily! Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. Alyssa Serben says

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    I had no idea this was even a day. My husband and I have been working very hard on our marriage to be happy with each other. We know we can't be great parents are great partners if we aren't happy. I think this Saturday I will do some thing extra special for him. Maybe get up early and make breakfast and get some movies for him.

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    • Lauren says

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      It is tough to re-balance your marriage after having a child.. it takes awhile. It sounds like a nice plan you have for him this weekend!! 🙂

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  13. Theresa says

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    Is there a day for everything now? It was just hugs day yesterday. lol Yes, this is a great idea that should be everyday. We'll just kick it up a k notch on Sat.

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    • Lauren says

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      I know, pretty funny! (and yes.. there is a day for everything!! ha!)

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  14. Nicole McGregor says

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    do u notice people don't know how to respond sometimes when someone says something nice? especially children. sometimes is just as hard to accept a compliment as it is to give it! i teach my littles a trusty THANK YOU will get u far!

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    • Lauren says

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      I used to have a hard time taking a compliment.. I think that is great to teach your kids to accept one gracefully!

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  15. Jennifer Humphries says

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    Yes! I think I am going to lead off National Complement Day with a few extra days of complimenting!! Thanks for sharing Lauren.

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  16. Jenny Evans says

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    Followed you over from the Shine blog hop – didn't know it was National Compliment Day this weekend (or that there was a National Compliment Day.) Good to know!

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  17. Melissa Matters says

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    Well that sounds easy enough to me! I didn't realize it was National Compliment Day!

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  18. Sara Reimers says

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    Hi! Great idea! I will go first. I love your blog and am really excited to have stumbled upon it! I too am a working mom blogger and am always looking for other working moms to connect with! I can't wait to read more of your content. I love your energy and positive perspective. Thanks!

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  19. Renee from A Baker's Dozen says

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    These are some great ideas .I have noticed that I have to actually practice this skill with my kids.

    Renee, cohost of the #shinebloghop

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  20. Jill Robbins says

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    This made me smile. You are fabulous!

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  21. Michelle Westbrook says

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    Visiting from Thoughtful Thursdays 🙂 I had no idea that there was a National Compliments Day – That excites me! Thanks for spreading the word and sharing tips on giving compliments. You're awesome 🙂

    PS- If you get 2 comments from me, I apologize. I wasn't signed in for the first one 😉

    Michelle – The Happiness Blogger

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  22. Madame Dream says

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    This is a great Karma boosting exercise. Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Bev Feldman says

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    I have never heard of National Compliment Day, but I think it sounds awesome. I'm going to text a bunch of people to compliment them this morning 🙂

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  24. Keisha | The Girl Next Door is Black says

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    These are great tips. Another one of those days I wish we celebrated daily (at least I try to).

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  25. Amanda Simkin says

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    We teachers need and LOVE compliments from our kiddos!

    Amanda
    http://www.queenofthelandoftwigsnberries.com

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