‘World Compliment Day’ simply addresses the basic human need for recognition and appreciation. Nobody wins commercially, but everybody wins emotionally. And therein lies its power.
Global (01 March 2022) – In a global initiative to create the most positive day in the world, World Compliment Day is celebrated every 1st of March to spread joy through simple verbal affirmations of appreciation.
And isn’t that just beautiful?
After many successful editions of “National Compliment Day” in the Netherlands, the initiators wondered why the event should not become a ‘World Compliment Day’ and thus create ‘The Most Positive Day in the World’?
The reasoning behind it makes sense. The initiative, in contrast to Valentine’s Day, Secretaries Day, and Mothers and Fathers Days, is not commercially oriented, so everyone can afford to participate. ‘World Compliment Day’ simply addresses the basic human need for recognition and appreciation. Nobody wins commercially, but everybody wins emotionally. And therein lies its power.
The 1st of March is just about consciously reflecting on what someone in your area does well and letting that person know he/she is sincerely appreciated for that. It should be done through words instead of gifts.
“A sincere and personal compliment costs nothing, but the impact on the recipient is huge,” says Hans Poortvliet, a recognition professional and the driving force behind the annual event in the Netherlands. “Nothing stimulates more, gives more energy, makes people happier and, as far as business is concerned, increases productivity and commitment faster than sincere appreciation. So why not use it a little bit more?”
For global support of the initiative, Poortvliet counts on his own extensive international network, among which RPI (Recognition Professionals International).
“And of course, it is my sincere hope that Twitter, Facebook and Instagram will prove their incredible strength as social media once again. After all: What is more social than showing sincere appreciation for another human being? If on March 1st every person pays at least three people in his/her environment or (social) network a genuine and sincere compliment, we will definitely create the Most Positive Day in the World!”
So what can you do to make today a little better for someone else? Easy… compliment them!
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Making a passing compliment might seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but science proves that genuine praise can indeed have a powerful effect. According to recent studies published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, participants reported feeling happier and more flattered than expected after receiving a compliment. Compliment-givers also reported being in a better mood after saying something kind to someone.
And here are a couple of great positive-boosting compliment ideas to get you started:
- I appreciate you.
- You are perfect just the way you are.
- You are enough.
- You’re all that and a super-size bag of chips.
- On a scale from 1 to 10, you’re an 11.
- You’ve got all the right moves.
- Everything would be better if more people were like you.
- You are an incredible human.
So go on… make someone’s day today!
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