I’ve got a confession to make. I’m much, much quicker to criticize than compliment. Unfortunately, when I see something or hear something, I often start with what’s wrong with it rather than what’s right with it. Can you relate? Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” Here are some things you can do to increase your compliment to criticism ratio. First, put a reminder on your calendar each day reminding yourself to verbally compliment your spouse. Yes, I’m serious. Second, slip a note in your child’s lunch box complimenting them on the awesome school project they just completed. Here’s more on how to increase your compliment to criticism ratio.