The Power of Expressing Appreciation
Since this is the week of Thanksgiving, I started to write this week’s blog about the things I am grateful for in my business. It was a pretty long list! I am blessed to have a thriving business at a time when many of my friends have lost their jobs. I love what I do and I love who I do it for. I have a strong sense that the work I do matters. In many ways I have achieved my ultimate “wish list” in my business.
I am very fortunate and very thankful to have clients who not only appreciate what I do for them but also make a point to tell me so often. I know that a word or gesture of thanks can lift my spirits on a day when I am feeling tired and always drives me to do more great work on their behalf. Appreciation really is the fuel in my tank.
My experience in receiving expressions of appreciation has made me acutely aware of the impact we all have on every person we come in contact with. The way we interact with each other truly matters. What a difference a kind word or a simple “thank you” can make.
The upcoming holiday season brings great joy to many people but it can also be a time of stress or even profound sadness. One of my favorite quotes is from Plato ~ “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” You just never know what someone may be dealing with and the impact you can have. So I’m challenging myself to make a conscious effort to find things to appreciate about the people I encounter and to express that appreciation whenever possible. It may be the most powerful thing I can do to create the peace and joy I want to see in the world.
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