How To Cheer Someone Up

  • July 27, 2009
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Have you ever had someone make you feel better with a simple act of kindness? Now it’s time to bank some good karma and make someone else’s day.

You Will Need

  • Compassion
  • Good intentions
  • A sweet idea
  • Action
  • A selfless heart
How To Cheer Someone Up: Step 1

Step 1

Call. Pick up the phone and engage the person in conversation – encourage and listen to them.

How To Cheer Someone Up: Step 2

Step 2

Send a card. Whether through snail mail or e-mail, the right greeting can put a smile on the saddest face.

How To Cheer Someone Up: Step 3

Step 3

Ask the person out. Go for a walk, fly a kite, visit the zoo. A change of scenery makes a huge difference in a person’s outlook.

How To Cheer Someone Up: Step 4

Step 4

Jump in and help out. Surprise them by cooking dinner, cleaning the windows, or weeding the garden.

How To Cheer Someone Up: Step 5

Step 5

Get out of your comfort zone. Compose a song and serenade them – even if you can’t carry a tune. Put on a clown outfit and deliver some balloons.

Be careful if you’re trying to cheer up someone who’s just a friend. You don’t want your actions to be misinterpreted.

How To Cheer Someone Up: Step 6

Step 6

Leave a little gift – something that you know will lift their spirits.

In a recent study, laughter proved to lower cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.

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Comments (5)

ablang

The only disturbing thing about this video is that they both looked like dudes.

about 1 year ago by ablang

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theprohouse

Love it... very sweet. And what beautiful scenery!

over 2 years ago by theprohouse

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BCipolla

Who wouldn't be cheered up by cows??

about 1 year ago by BCipolla

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Alex_Blakeman

I know. Aren't dudes gross???

9 months ago by Alex_Blakeman

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salil

Lovely

14 days ago by salil

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