Do something nice for another person
Do you know about the love languages? And that they are not just about romantic relationships, but all sorts of relationships? That there are 5, yes, I said five! And, the good thing for you, as a takeaway for today, is that you can practice 1 or 2 of them every day.
Why?
Because you can incorporate this language into your life.
I always make sure that I am up at a certain time each day, and that I go to bed at the same time each day. Good for mental health and well-being. You know? And I do this because it allows me the time to do all that I want to do before I leave the house. This is where I start and finish with doing something nice for another person.
We all have strengths and weaknesses. That is something we all, yes, even you have to acknowledge and accept this fact. When you do, life and doing something nice for someone else is easy. So, as I know what my strengths are, not only will I not fight this information, but I know that it matters to me, and I am able to just get on with helping.
Such as emptying out the rubbish bin, and putting a new bin liner in, and then putting this outside, ready to go the following week. That is me providing a service for another person.
Having given myself peace of mind, because of what I have done, I can get on with the next task for myself. This is where the next love language comes in. One of my favorite past times is to shop (no judgment please!) for all sorts of things that I may need in the future.
And with online shopping, and click and collect, this is exactly what I do ( again, no judgment please!) So I go and get my shopping, even though I know that I may not want what I have ordered and may have to exchange this item. Second love language coming.
And this story is all about knowing and being able. I get to the shop in question and discover that I do in fact have to exchange the item for others. And I do. Except I realize, as I shop, that there are a few dollars, (that I am required to spend, their T&C).
Now, at this point, I do not want anything else, except my money! I know I have to say something and I do, of which the lady at checkout tells me of the things that my dollars can buy. Straight away I see something in which I know who would enjoy this item and they would be able to use this where ever they are. How cool, I thought.
So that was me sold, and out of there. My point is this: The two love languages that I put into practice on that day, were service and a gift. I felt happy with myself, as not only did I do something for myself, but for another person as well. I knew what they might like and I was able to do it. My knowing and ability to do. Something I encourage you to also.
Have a happy day, xo Yanna
