100 Positivity-Boosting Compliments

100 Positivity-Boosting Compliments September 16, 2019 More in Self-Improvement Happiness Meditation Stress Management Spirituality Holistic Health Inspiration Brain Health Technology Relationships In This Article Table of Contents Expand Positivity Personal Traits Intelligence and Creativity Accomplishments Personal Relationships Appearance Whole Person It feels great to receive a compliment. Research shows getting a sincere compliment gives us the same positive boost as receiving cash. The health and happiness benefits of the compliment giver are also well-documented.?? Compliments really are one of the easiest two-way streets available in terms of spreading happiness around you and increasing your own. The more you compliment, the better you feel. Here are a hundred ready-made compliments to try out for yourself. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Complimenting Positivity These compliments focus on the joy, fun, and positive outlook the person brings. Your smile is contagious.I bet you make babies smile.You have the best laugh.You light up the room.You have a great sense of humor.If cartoon bluebirds were real, a couple of em would be sitting on your shoulders singing right now.Youre like sunshine on a rainy day.You bring out the best in other people.I bet you sweat glitter.Colors seem brighter when youre around.Youre more fun than a ball pit filled with candy.Jokes are funnier when you tell them.You always know how to find that silver lining.Youre a candle in the darkness.Being around you is like a happy little vacation.Youre more fun than bubble wrap.Youre like a breath of fresh air.Youre someones reason to smile.How do you keep being so funny and making everyone laugh? Complimenting Personal Traits These compliments acknowledge different qualities the person exhibits. You have impeccable manners.I like your style.Youre strong.Is that your picture next to charming in the dictionary?Your kindness is a balm to all who encounter it.You are brave.Your insides are even more beautiful than your outside.You have the courage of your convictions.Youre a great listener.You were cool way before hipsters were cool.That thing you dont like about yourself is what makes you really interesting.Youre inspiring.Youre so thoughtful.When you make up your mind, nothing stands in your way.You seem to really know who you are. Complimenting Intelligence, Creativity, and Resourcefulness These compliments show that you appreciate the persons abilities. Youre a smart cookie.Your perspective is refreshing.Your ability to recall random factoids at just the right times is impressive.When you say, I meant to do that, I totally believe you.You have the best ideas.Youre always learning new things and trying to better yourself. Thats awesome.If someone based an Internet meme on you, it would have impeccable grammar.You could survive a zombie apocalypse.When you make a mistake, you fix it.Youre great at figuring stuff out.Your creative potential seems limitless.I bet you do crossword puzzles in ink.You have a good head on your shoulders.Everyone gets knocked down sometimes; only people like you get back up again and keep going. Complimenting Accomplishments It is often good to compliment a specific action or achievement. You should be proud of yourself.You are making a difference.You deserve a hug right now.Youre a great example to others.Actions speak louder than words, and yours tell an incredible story. Complimenting Personal Relationships These compliments focus on how the person relates to others. Youre an awesome friend.Youre more helpful than you realize.Hanging out with you is always fun.That thing where you know when someone needs something? Thats amazing.Being around you makes everything better.You should be thanked more often. Thank you.Our community is better because youre in it.Someone is getting through something hard right now because youve got their back. Nice work.You always know just what to say.The people you love are lucky to have you in their lives.Any team would be lucky to have you on it.Defenseless animals are drawn to you.The way you treasure your loved ones is incredible.Youre a gift to those around you. Complimenting Appearance These compliments can be problematic as complimenting appearance can come across as flirting, and so they should be avoided in many business and social contexts. Youre gorgeousâ€"and thats the least interesting thing about you, too.You look great today.Your eyes are breathtaking.How is it that you always look so great, even if youre in ratty pajamas?That color is  perfect on  you.You smell really good.You may dance like no ones watching, but everyones watching because youre mesmerizing.You have cute elbows. For real.Your bellybutton is kind of adorable.Your hair looks stunning.Your voice is magnificent.Your name suits you to a T.Youre irresistible when you blush.Has anyone ever told you that you have great posture? Complimenting the Whole Person These compliments may be a little too general. As with complimenting appearance, consider whether they are appropriate or may be bordering on being flirtatious. I appreciate you.You are the most perfect you there is.You are enough.Youre all that and a super-size bag of chips.On a scale from 1 to 10, youre an 11.Youve got all the right moves.Everything would be better if more people were like you.When youre not afraid to be yourself, thats when youre incredible.Youre wonderful.Youre better than a triple-scoop ice cream cone. With sprinkles.Youre one of a kind.If you were a box of crayons, youd be the big industrial name-brand one with a built-in sharpener.Who raised you? They deserve a medal for a job well done.Somehow you make time stop and fly all at the same time.In high school, I bet you were voted most likely to continue being awesome.If you were a scented candle theyd have to call it Perfectly Imperfect (and it would smell like summer).Theres ordinary, and then theres you.Youre even better than a unicorn because youre real.Youre really something special. Start complimenting and find out for yourself how great it makes you feel. If you pick any of these, be sure to personalize it so it truly reflects what you appreciate about the person you are complimenting.