Daily Happy Episode 32: Giving Praise

Hey hey, rockstars! Welcome back to The Daily Happy—your bite-sized joy boost, mood espresso shot, and official reminder that happiness doesn’t have to wait for vacations or mountaintop moments.

Today’s boost? Praise. Giving and receiving praises gives me genuine joy and I hope it gives you happiness.

Praise is one of the simplest gifts we can give—and one of the most powerful. It builds confidence, sparks resilience, and motivates us to keep going. In fact, research published in the Modern Medical Laboratory Journal shows that praise plays a critical role in human motivation.

Here are 3 ways to give praise that stick:

1. Add a tangible touch—like a handwritten note or small gift.
2. Remind people of their unique strengths.
3. Celebrate them publicly—it multiplies the impact.

As Eleanor Roosevelt once said:
 “Ah, what happiness it is to be with people who are all happy, to press hands, press cheeks, smile into eyes.”

Let’s spread that kind of joy today—one word of praise at a time. Listen to our podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Instagram or wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to have a bright and happy day!