When people are happy themselves, they experience positive feelings which they see as something good. But when people make others happy, it raises these positive feelings even more. There is no doubt that people love making others happy. If you ever feel down, one way to lift yourself up again is to find ways to make others happy. This will give you the boost you need.
If you make an effort to make others happy, they will notice that. They will get a lift in their mood and you will see this reaction immediately in their face. It may even be returned to you in kind, either instantly or sometime in the future. The great thing about making others happy is that it is relatively simple. It can be as simple as paying someone a compliment. Or it can be to help a colleague whose workload is too heavy. Sometimes a simple thank you can lift your spirits, no matter how small the task you are thanking for.
An effortless way to make people happy is to smile. Smiling is a warm and friendly act to which most people respond positively by smiling back. A smile is a form of greeting and shows that you are open to these people. It gives people an invitation to approach you.
Another way to make someone happy is to listen to them. You would be surprised how effective this is. Typically people are not good listeners, so if you stand out as someone who is, people will notice that too and it will make them happy. If you want to go one step further in making others happy, try to learn more about the people you want to make happy. Be interested in what they do. Then, when you see something related to their interests, either make them aware of it or give them something to show that you have been attentive.
It is crucial to be sincere if you want to make others happy and not to use it as a form of manipulation. People will pick up on this tactic immediately and it will undoubtedly come back to you. Since it doesn't work anyway, why bother trying it at all? People will appreciate you much more and respond positively to your efforts to make them happy rather than trying to gain something for yourself. They will also be more willing to make you happy if the effort is real.