With winter approaching and memories of summer slowly slipping away there are many people starting to feel fed up at the lack of sunshine. After all, the news isn’t actually all sweetness and light at the moment either is it? Looking after our loved ones is something we all should want to do; so today we’re going to look at affordable ways to brighten someone’s day.
Give Them a Compliment
Compliments are lovely but something that we often forget to give because life is busy and hectic. Take some time out of your day to give someone a compliment or simply remind them that you love them. Compliments are something that we can give strangers but often don’t. However, if you like the outfit that someone is wearing or how they have styled their hair why not take 30 seconds out of your day to tell them and put a smile on their face?
Leave a Note
Little notes around the house, or even where a stranger can find one is a great way of making someone smile. For example, if you’re off to work early why not leave a note for your partner by the kettle wishing them a lovely day, ready for them to find when they got home – a guaranteed people pleaser.
Do Someone a Favour
We all have different skills which means that something we find easy could be something that someone else struggles with. Why not speak to a friend about what you can do to help make their day a little easier? It could be something as simple as getting their shopping for them or doing the washing up, but either way, you can be sure they’ll appreciate you taking the time to give them a helping hand.
Make Something
Handmade gifts or cards are something that people always appreciate, so why not get your craft on and make something? You could even bake something easy like cookies ready for your next get-together; whatever you decide to make you can be sure that the people you give it to will really love the effort you have gone to to make them smile. Making them a hamper out of some of their favourite items is also a really nice idea – pick up some wax melts from A Melt in Time, add some of their favourite chocolates, a face mask and even a small bottle of their favourite fizz and you have the makings of a really nice treat!
Give Them Time
We all live busy lives which means that we don’t always have the time we want to spend with our loved ones. To make someone smile clear your diary and promise them a day of doing whatever they want – you can be sure that spending time with you will make them smile.
If you have any ideas on ways to brighten someone’s day we’d love to hear them.
About Debz Louise
Debz Louise is a UK-based lifestyle expert and the founder of several lifestyle blogs. Specialising in everything from interior design and home renovation to body-positive fashion and parenting, Debz brings a wealth of hands-on experience to every guide. Her mission at Stereotude is to simplify the modern world for her readers through expert curation and fiercely honest advice.