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Make a list of your topmoments in 2021
It is very easy to list all the negative things about the past year and to whine and complain about them. And although complaining can be gratifying from time to time, it is not good
Leave a kind message on social media – even with someone you don’t know personally
I do little on social media. At least not enough to make 365 Smiles known to the general public. But from time to time, I do my best and I post some tips. And I
Go outside and enjoy the winter
A friend of mine moved to California a long time ago. But she couldn’t settle there. It was always summer. She longed for bad weather. At the time, I thought she was crazy, especially with
Send a traditional New Year’s card to your friends & family
Sending Christmas cards is a tradition that dates back to early 19th-century England. Due to social media, our busy schedules and other excuses, it’s slipping away. Tip for todaySend a traditional Christmas card to your
Give a person in need a nice Christmas feeling
Yesterday we gave you tips on what you can do if you hate Christmas. Unfortunately, these tips will not help and will only be a drop in the ocean or rather a patch for a
What if you hate Christmas ?
Tip for today:Go ‘all the way” with lights, decorations, Christmasmusic, movies, food, drinks, Youtube Christmas scenes… don’t feel guilty and enjoy to the fullest. However for some people Christmas is not at all the joyous
Keep a spare umbrella in your car
20 years ago we lived in America. I remember the story of Jenny, one of our neighbours. Since then I always carry 2 umbrellas in my car. I ‘ll try to retell her story. It
Put wishes (and cookies) on cars in a busy parkinglot
Everyone likes to receive a gift – even if it’s just a small attention or some useless gadget. You can’t deny it, getting something is fun. And of course, you know that giving presents feels
Create your own yearbook 2021
It was not so long ago in the news: in corona time more photo books are being made. Tip for todayMake a yearbook every year. Make it a special yearbook, instead of a photo book
Thank someone for beautiful outside Christmas decoration
Did you know that lights and colours have the ability to boost your mental health and mood?And who can resist smiling at the sight of a house decorated with Christmas lights? There’s even a new
Decorate your home with lots of Christmas lights
Displaying lights during the Christmas season is as old as the holiday itself. The type of lights were different of course and used for different reasons, but light was just as important during the dark
Bring Christmas goodies to a refugee center
Belgium has more than 80 refugee centers for applicants for international protection. The stories of many of these people are sometimes heartbreaking. We often cannot imagine what it is like to live in fear of
Give strangers a compliment on the street
On March 1, I already gave you the tip to give a compliment to at least 5 people. Today we go a level higher, because giving a compliment to strangers on the street is for
Show genuine interest in someone
The greatest gift you can give someone is to sincerely show your interest in them. This gives them the feeling of meaning something, of being valuable. And besides our basic physical needs (air, water, food,
Bring fresh soup to a friend, colleague or neighbour
Everyone likes a cup of soup. Vegetable soup contains few calories, fats and cholesterol, but a lot of essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fibers! Fresh soup is my comfort food and
Turn your gift tags into compliments
Tip for todayInstead of just writing the name of the recipient on your present, make your name tag more personal. Add a quality to each name. This way you can give a compliment with every
Let your hair grow
This may seem a strange suggestion for a blog that gives tips on how to give a smile to others. But your long hair can serve a purpose. When you decide to cut it, you
Open your windows for a couple of minutes to let the winter air freshen your rooms
My mom always said, ‘Close the window. The heating is up’.But actually I think she was wrong. Because opening your windows and doors for 15 minutes a day in winter reduces your heating costs. Humid
Compliment drivers on their parking skills
I am sometimes irritated by drivers who park without respect for other drivers: they occupy a double place, they don’t park between the lines, they neglect signs, …. And although I myself am not at
Make your bed every morning
Maybe you’re not a morning person, maybe you don’t have time in the morning or maybe you think “oh, it’s not that important, no one sees this” all excuses for you to not to make