PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

You can be kind without ever saying a word

1. Smiles are irresistible. Don’t hesitate to smile warmly at friends, family, colleagues and even...strangers.

2. Write hand-written thank-you notes. The notes don’t need to be an essay, and people love to receive them. It’s the personal touch.

3. Pay it forward - When you are in a coffee shop, maybe you could buy a coffee or cake in advance for the next customer that comes in.

4. When you see a homeless person, think about how you might be able to help them in some way. Buy a nutritious lunch.

5. That thing you’re going to sell—why not give it away for free?

6. Send flowers to someone unexpectedly.

7. Hold doors open. Even for people who are a little further away from the door than usual.

8. Pay compliments to those you meet.

9. Does someone owe you money? Forgive the debt.

10. When a person is talking to you—really listen to them.

11. Ask a neighbor if they need help.

12. Tell your loved ones that you love them. Regularly.

13. When you are served in a shop, bar, restaurant etc, make eye contact and sincerely thank the employee for their help.

14. If you know that someone is particularly busy, offer to take their dog for a walk.

15. When a thought of generosity arises within you, act on it. Don’t hold back.

16. Take a friend to dinner.

17. Stand up for others.

18. Stop complaining.

19. Standing in line? Let someone go before you.

20. Tell someone that they look nice.

MR. CLEAN

FAST & FURIOUS

Everyone hates to clean, but everyone loves a clean house. Is there a best way to clean your house fast? Follow this step-by-step guide to make the most of your time and clean your house fast.

1. Clean the whole house, not one room at a time

Pick one task and do it in every room in the house.

2. Clear the clutter

Go room to room and pick up the clutter.

3. Dust and vacuum

Begin dusting and vacuuming.

4. Wipe mirrors and glass

Wipe mirrors and glass with one damp microfiber cloth, followed by one dry cloth.

5. Disinfect countertops and surface areas

Disinfect countertops and surface areas, particularly the ones that might deliver germs to people’s fingers and faces.

6. Focus on tubs, sinks and toilets

Spray cleaner on the kitchen sink then on bathroom sinks, tubs and toilets. Then start scrubbing.

7. Sweep, then mop

Sweep the kitchen and bathroom floors. Start mopping from the farthest corner of the room and move backwards towards the doorway.