I’m sure you’ve heard of the gold rule: Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you. This used to be a standard by which many people lived their lives. Today though, it seems like the golden rule is: Do before done unto you.

One of the best things you can do to feel good about yourself is to do something nice for someone else. Watching someone smile, or a tear in the corner of their eye, because of something nice someone else did is wonderful.

Here are some simple ways to make someone’s day. Give them a try:

  • Send someone flowers. Flowers don’t have to be expensive or elaborate to make someone’s day. Send a simple bouquet of carnations or a pretty green house plant. Just the simple gesture is sure to put a smile on someone’s face.
  • Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Is there an old friend you’ve been thinking about that you haven’t spoken to in a long time? Why not give her a call?
  • Hold the door open for someone. A quiet gesture, like holding the door open for someone who has their hands full will really stand out. Everyone is so busy that we often forget these simple acts of kindness.
  • Turn off your cell phone. Cell phones have truly disrupted our entire way of living. In the name of “convenience” cell phones are increasingly a menace everywhere you go. The next time you’re in the doctor’s office or having dinner in a restaurant, turn off your cell phone or set it to vibrate. These uninterrupted moments go a long way.
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