Feeling crap about Christmas? Here are seven ways to brighten up the festive season for
yourself – and someone else.
1.
Thank people who are working – appreciate the shop
assistants, taxi drivers, waitresses, police officers and service station staff
who have to spend the holidays on the job.
2.
Go tourist hunting and offer to take a picture of them
with their partner or group. They’re probably far away from their loved ones
and may welcome a friendly face.
3.
Hand out compliments like lollies – ‘That’s a great scarf’ or ‘Your hair colour’s
terrific’ will give others a boost.
4.
Do something nice for an animal – feed the birds at the
park, cuddle your neighbour’s cat or take your dog for a long walk.
5.
Buy a pack of Christmas cards (or just write e-cards) and send them to people
you’re in danger of losing touch with. Tell them you miss them. Or even that
you love them.
6. Share some flowers or fruit from your garden with your
neighbours. If you don’t know them, this is a great way to introduce yourself.
7. Smile – look friends and strangers directly in the eyes
and smile. Say ‘Merry Christmas’ and mean it.
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