Compliment a stranger
It boosts mood for both you and the recipient.
What You'll Do
Give a sincere compliment to a stranger today.
Scientific Basis
Giving a sincere compliment to a stranger can improve the complimenter's mood by a noticeable amount—feeling better after giving one—even when they underestimated its effect, boosting mood via shared positivity.
Zhao, X., & Epley, N. (2021). Insufficiently complimentary?: Underestimating the positive impact of compliments creates a barrier to expressing them. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.The Science of Impact
Complimenting others can lead to a measurable increase in happiness for both parties, reinforcing social bonds.
This behavior promotes prosocial interactions, which are linked to improved mental health outcomes.
Encouraging a culture of positivity can enhance community wellbeing and reduce feelings of isolation.
Pro Tips
Give at least one sincere compliment to a stranger each day.
Practice complimenting someone in your workplace or community weekly.
Set a goal to compliment three people during social gatherings.