The other day I hanging out with my coworkers in our office kitchen and someone must have said something funny because I started laughing a lot. Like a lot a lot. Then my supervisor said to me “Kim, you have such a great laugh. I love the sound of your laugh”. And I thought Wow that is such a lovely compliment to receive. I can be pretty self-conscious about my laugh (because my gums tend to show which I don’t think is the cutest) but it meant a lot to me that someone would they they enjoy the sound of my laugh and are happy to see me so happy about something that I had to laugh about it. So it got me thinking about compliments and how rare it is that I actually give compliments to people that aren’t about their looks. Especially on Instagram where I don’t know the people I follow personally and am just liking/commenting on a random picture of them in an outfit or on vacation, it can be a bit of challenge to think of a good compliment that is authentic and genuine. (I only like backhanded compliments in a joking and rhetorical way lol). ie: that is so bold of you to say or I wish I was as brave as you are to where that in public. HAHA
And that’s not to say I don’t like it when someone gives me a compliment on my looks; I’ve just come to appreciate the compliments on my efforts, personality and character to have way more meaning and leave a longer lasting impact on me.
I realized as I was making this post that I’ve been telling so many people lately that “I appreciate them and what they do for me”. That’s one of my favorite compliments to give because I fell like it goes a little deeper than just a ‘thank you’. Compliments can be so unique and meaningful without even too much effort and they can absolutely make someone’s day. Here is a list of 25 compliments you can give to the people in your life that don’t have to do with appearances.
- I love the sound of your laugh.
- I can see you are making a difference in this world.
- You’re the kind of person I’ve always needed in my life.
- You light up a room.
- You are so effortlessly yourself and that’s very admirable.
- You hold such a special place in my heart and life.
- Your energy is unmatched and electrifying.
- I always forget to look at my phone when we’re together.
- Your presence is such a comfort to me.
- You’re a captivating storyteller.
- You make my voice feel valid.
- I trust your opinion and appreciate your thoughts.
- I admire your bravery during difficult times.
- I believe you are capable to do great things.
- Your passion is inspiring.
- Your perspective is very refreshing.
- You are remarkably independent.
- You give off the sense of having your life very much together.
- You never cease to make me smile.
- You’re very easy to talk to.
- You are absolutely wonderful just the way you are.
- You’re more helpful than you realize.
- I bet you make babies smile.
- If cartoon bluebirds were real, a couple of them would be sitting on your shoulders singing right now.
- I wholehearted believe you can do anything you put your mind to.
You remind me of Kim Moseman and she’s the best
Okay so a few of these I got off of Google and a few I asked my best friend Taylor about, but I think this is a pretty solid list! I know this list could go on forever but I wanted to cap it at 25 (26?). Comment below your favorite non-appearance related compliment you like to give and receive.
Thanks for reading! xx