Better Living through Chemistry - That You Control! - Wellbeing Wisdom Tiny Bites Podcast

Have you ever told someone what you like about them? Maybe the roles have been reversed, and it was one of your friends telling you what they admired about you?

It does feel good to recognize and report on the excellence of a friend or family member or co-worker. It literally creates a feeling of community, because while you’re participating in the conversation, your brain is giving you a shot of oxytocin, the hormone that makes us feel more connected to each other. You smile, the person you’re complimenting smiles, and voila – they get a dose of oxytocin, too!

Here’s a tip - don’t just compliment people to their face, do it behind their back, too. When you do that, you spread your community-building out even further, plus you help others recognize the excellence in the people they’re surrounded by.

This one simple act will do more to foster great relationships than nearly anything else you’ll try. Try it, and try to remember to do it as often as possible.

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