When someone is retiring or moving on to another job, we write notes and cards, maybe send flowers or take someone out to lunch. We compliment their work or how their kindness made a difference. Perhaps let them know we’ll miss them, and hope that we’ll stay in touch. What if we made the same effort before someone is on their way out? What if we made it a practice to share with others what we respect and appreciate about them?

Your sincere words of appreciation will make a difference. You might even create a domino effect, where the person you compliment is inspired to do the same for someone else. Put a little kindness and gratitude out there in the Universe on a regular basis. You’ll make someone’s day and, in the process, be part of making the world a better place.