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What N.I.C.E. Day is About
The deepest principle of human nature is the need to be appreciated.
Teen-agers especially, who already feel awkward in their adolescent
growth, need someone to notice that they have some skills, and
some things that they are good at. Staff members in a work situation
need compliments. We know that there is an increase in self-worth
wherever there is a pleasant atmosphere. In your job, at school,
with your coworkers, or with a client, you never know what kind
of a day that person might be having and when you might be catching
them at a crucial point in their life, where a good word will
make the all the difference. Even if all you want to do is change
the behavior of someone you come in contact with, give them a
compliment. It changes behavior. It lifts their spirit.
How does giving compliments help the well being
of a person? It's because positive attitudes given and received
lead to better health, including better physical health. People
who have a positive outlook have a better healing rate. People
who have a positive outlook seem to have the ability to deal better
with even the most grim situation. Negative attitudes and pessimism
are associated with slower recovery, ill health, and more difficulty
coping.
Learn
how to give a compliment
N.I.C.E. Day was founded by Dr.
William R. Morrow
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10 ways to be more positive in your business
1. Remember employee's birthdays and anniversaries. Keep
a record and send a card or a flower,or some other gesture.
2. Give praise and honest compliments as a regular practice.
Most employees like to please their boss and will repeat
reinforced behavior.
3. Write up "Good Job" reports for employees who
perform above and beyond their duties. Post it on the bulletin
board.
4. For yourself, check your own thinking or outlook against
possible distortions. For example, are you "over generalizing",
or engaging in "all or nothing" thinking.
5. Market your business with the "2+2" rule: Tell
yourself that you can make at least two phone calls and
write at least two letters per day to promote your business.
6. Promote and model generosity at work: Do some volunteer
work, get involved in United way, Etc.. Research shows it
increases sense of well-being.
7. When things go wrong, correct them and find a positive
lesson you can benefit from. Maintaining optimism is just
good for your health.
8. If yours is a family business, reserve a room at home
where business is never discussed. This is a benefit to
the family relationships you are doing it all for.
9. Manage your stress, with exercise. You can learn to retrain
your autonomic nervous system response to curb stress.
10. Participate in NICE Day festivities at your place of
business.
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