You have a superpower that you might not know... - Deepstash

You have a superpower that you might not know about: the power to make another person glow.

In fact, a study found that we underestimate how happy someone feels after they receive a compliment. As a happiness and well-being expert , I always remind people that these small acts of kindness have a big impact.

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