An Easy Way to Brighten Your Day and the Days of Those Around You
Ross Reck – When someone smiles at me, it makes me feel better and it puts a smile on my face as well.
People Remember You When You’re Kind
Ross Reck – People are almost dying to be on the receiving end of kind acts. As a result, they tend to remember the people who performed them.
The Road to Your Dreams is Dotted with Many Tempting Parking Spaces
Ross Reck – The above statement was inspired by Will Rogers. It reminds us that we often start out pursuing our dreams with the notion that the pathway will be straight, level and not all that difficult.
Never be Afraid to Start Over
Ross Reck – I’ve talked to a number of people over the years who have tried something once and failed and are reluctant to try again.
Feeling Positive About the Future Can Impact Our Health
Ross Reck – A recent article in The New York Times reported that feeling positive about our future can positively affect our health by influencing certain important behaviors.
Making Someone Else Happy Makes Us Happy Too
Ross Reck – The following story was sent in by a subscriber. “I was in a bakery near my home. I asked the server to put some croissants, and a few other things into a box for me.
Friends Make Our Journey Through Life Much More Enjoyable
Ross Reck – I saw a cartoon on Facebook where Big Panda asked Tiny Dragon, “Which is more important, the journey or the destination?” Tiny Dragon’s answer was, “The company.”
A New Take on “Never Judge a Book by its Cover”
Ross Reck – I was in a hospital recently being prepared for a surgical procedure.
Forgiving Others Brings You Peace and Happiness
Ross Reck – I came across a study that was recently reported in Nice News that found forgiving someone who has hurt you actually benefits you as well as the person you’re forgiving.
Chatting With Cashiers Will Put You in a Better Mood
In a post on The HBR BLOG NETWORK / THE DAILY STAT, Andrew O’Connell referenced a study that looked at the benefits of interacting with cashiers.