Gratitude
1. What do I have to be grateful for in my life? 2. What good things happened today? 3. What will I do, today, to express gratitude to my partner, family, friends, or children? 4. How can I give back to those who have helped me become who I am today? 5. How can I [...]
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When someone has made your day a little easier by doing a good job for you, let them know you appreciate their efforts. Whether it’s the plumber who just fixed your flooded toilet, the UPS man who walked down your driveway in the rain to deliver your package, or a polite and concerned clerk who [...]
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If you own a business or work directly with customers, your financial future depends on the happiness of your clients. Show them that you appreciate their business and they’ll be happy to do business with you again and again. 1. Keep a file with your customers’ birthdays and send them a birthday card each year. [...]
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Your co-workers have a strong influence in your life, and it’s important to show them gratitude for the things they do for you. Sometimes it might be something big, like staying late to help you finish an important report, and other times it’s no more than lending a sympathetic ear to your tale of woe. [...]
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If you’re the boss, you can raise morale and create more loyalty, job satisfaction, and motivation when you express appreciation to your employees for their hard work. 1. In employee surveys, cash is the number one reward sought by employees for company incentives. If your company can afford it, small gift certificates or bonuses for [...]
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Bosses need a thank you, too No matter how gruff your boss may seem, it’s still important to show your appreciation. Unfortunately, many employees never once say“Thank you” to their employer. More often than not, the only things the boss hears from others are the problem, complaints, frustrations, and annoyances. 1. Because of the business [...]
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As with other relationships, your friendships must also be nurtured. Even if you think that your friends already know how much you care for them, it’s still important to express it through words and actions. 1. Remember to say“Thank you” for their kind thoughts and deeds. 2. Always be there when they need you. In [...]
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It’s important to show gratitude to your parents for their love and support throughout the years. You became who you are today because of the sacrifices your parents made for you. 1. If you aren’t very close to your parents, make an effort to reach out to them. 2. If you live far away, make [...]
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Your children, more than anyone else, need to see, hear, and feel your gratitude. Not only are you teaching them manners, like “Please” and “Thank you,” but you’re also nurturing them to grow into strong, secure adults who show their own gratitude toward others. Use these tips to show gratitude to your children: 1. Say [...]
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Let’s talk about how you can show gratitude to your spouse. There are plenty of opportunities every day to let your partner know how much you appreciate them. One of the great things about this is that once you start showing your appreciation to your spouse, they respond by showing more gratitude to you! Wow! [...]
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