It may seem superstitious but it may be very importat to praise sometimes. Not because you are religious or you wana pass that exam or find your soulmate. It’s for the the feeling, and don’t get me wrong, when you praise you want to bring love and peace to your beloved’s ones like at your birthday or new year’s when you wish for a good health and life. Praise is just another way to transmit your love and feelings and wish good luck for others. And of course the most important person to praise for is not anyone but yourself, it may sound selfish but to keep going and being capable to praise for others you need to be happy and healthy.