I Was Just Thinking… You’re Pretty Great!

Reflecting on a hectic month of living on "autopilot," the author explores how people often become their own harshest critics, making it difficult to both give and receive genuine compliments. They argue that meaningful praise should move beyond superficiality to recognize deeper character traits through the practice of intentional "noticing." Ultimately, the piece encourages readers to become "complimists" who freely offer and accept grace, extending that same kindness to themselves.