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Give a sincere compliment to someone in your life
Do not be afraid of over-complimenting others. It shows that we pay attention and we acknowledge them. Give a specific, meaningful, and sincere compliment to a family, colleague, friend, or anyone else in your life.
Do a small favor for your friend or colleague
Doing a small favor not only means reaching out to others, it requires us to be aware of their needs. Do your friend or colleague a favor. How much inconvenience has it caused you? How much has it helped your friend or colleague? Is the favor followed by further conversation or interaction between the two of you?
Learn one personal thing about a service worker who supports you in life
Show gratitude to a service worker who supports you in life (such as janitor, security guard, the barista at your regular cafe) and learn one personal thing about him or her. It goes beyond simple politeness and to really get to know them as a person. Is it difficult to ask? Are you surprised about what you learn? How has the connection changed between you and the service worker?
Organize a group activity
For some people, organizing a group activity can cause discomfort as it brings on responsibilities and opens the door to rejection. Organize a group activity, whether it is a casual lunch, an outing or other events.
Meet with another Joys 30 participant
We naturally bond with someone who shares commonalities with us, whether it is the school we went to or interests. But a stronger type of bond may come from sharing a purpose. Why did the other participant join Joys 30? Will you do things together beyond Joys 30?
Talk to a stranger on commute
Studies show that our commute experience is significantly enhanced by talking to strangers. It can make us happier, more connected to our communities, mentally sharper, healthier, less lonely, and more trustful and optimistic. Yet we as human beings seldom make the decision that optimizes our happiness. Talk to a stranger on your next commute. Is it difficult? Why?
Ask three friends what they like about you
Studies show that we often overestimate the awkwardness of deep questions. Ask your friends what they like about you. Are you surprised about their answers? Do they align with who you truly are? Have your friends become more open to you?
Have a conversation with someone who holds a different opinion from yours
It is not easy to talk to someone with a different opinion, but it is the first step in becoming a more understanding, compassionate, and caring person for those around us. Try it. How long can you listen before you challenge the other person’s view? Are you willing to adjust your own position upon discovery of new information?
Watch an interview online and ask questions
We all know the importance of active listening, but how to learn such a skill? One great way is to watch interviews, especially those conducted by skillful interviewers, and actively think about how we would ask questions. Watch an interview online. Think about what you want to know more, and how you would ask questions differently.
Reconnect with someone you have lost touch with
It might feel harder than it really is. Reconnect to someone you have lost touch with. Is it difficult to be the first person to reach out? Why is it difficult? How has the person changed from the last time you two talked? How have you changed?
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