I can virtually promise that someone in your life has done something for you that deserves a simple thank you or some small sign of appreciation. Here are a few ideas to consider:
1. Call at least one person a day, everyday, to thank him or her for something.
2. Send out five thank-you notes a week. There is power in the written word and a written thank you carries a ton more “weight” than even the hardiest verbal thank you.
3. Don’t wait to show your appreciation. Do it now. Even the best of intentions isn’t as good as the poorest worded thank you. If someone deserves your appreciation then give it, the sooner the better.
4. Do what you do for others without the expectation of appreciation. When you want something back, that is not a gift – it’s a barter.
When you are appreciative it makes other people feel they want to do more for you even though that was not your agenda. When we fail to show appreciation, it makes others feel they want to do less or nothing for us.
Someone in your life feels a word of appreciation has been earned. Can you guess who it might be? You have absolutely nothing to lose? A simple thank you doesn’t cost anything, and it can mean so much to people who have gone out of their way for you.
Don’t wait another moment, be thankful and show thanks now!