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I whipped up a hearty breakfast and while he ate, he repeatedly commented on how he couldn’t believe I had done this. He thanked me several times.
Once I had finished in kitchen, I went to my room to start getting ready for work. I could hear him singing and talking to himself in kitchen. I called out to him, “You’re happy, aren’t you?” and he answered, “My baby made me breakfast!”
It was amazing how performing a small task for benefit of someone else made such a BIG impact! My husband was excited and happy, and I felt fantastic for making him feel appreciated and loved.
For remainder of day, I was a fireball. I joked with everyone at work and had them laughing and feeling great. The day flew by. I accomplished loads of work and had tons of energy.
When my husband got home from work, he told me about his great day, how he was zinging off one-liners at guys and making them laugh, and how good he felt, mentally and physically.
Changing our routine and experiencing an act of kindness elevated both of us mentally, physically and emotionally. It is no secret that change and giving to others boost our energy levels, but we get so caught up in daily living that we easily forget. We fall into comfort zone of habit.
Today is a new day. What can YOU do differently? Take a different route to work? Part your hair on left instead of in center? Take stairs instead of elevator? Whatever it is and no matter how small, change makes a positive impact.
What can YOU do for someone else today? Something completely unsolicited and without expectation. If you’re going through drive-thru at coffee shop, pay for coffee for driver behind you. If you see someone struggling with her bags at grocery store, lend a hand. The simplest act of kindness will reap big rewards for giver, receiver and everyone they touch throughout day.
Laurie Hayes, founder of Where the Heart Is Life Coaching, is a Life Strategy Coach and author of several articles and an e-book designed to promote excitement and inspire action in others to pursue the best life has to offer. To secure a copy of her free e-book, "10 Guidelines for Attraction" visit http://www.wheretheheartis-lifecoaching.com