Was Your Resolution To 'Be Nice'?

Perhaps your New Year's Resolution was to be nicer to people. Or kinder. Or more understanding.

But how do you accomplish that?

For me, this is relatively easy. Just imagine yourself in their place, and see what you would do or want if you were in their position.

If someone is being grumpy at a store, ask yourself if maybe they stayed up with a screaming baby all night. If you had done that, would you want to put up with whatever attitude you're giving that person now? Or would you maybe want a smile and sincere hello? You never know when that might make someone's day.