Simple Appreciation Goes A Long Way
Surely you have received the same lesson that everyone is taught early in life. Mom is close by. Somebody gives you a treat or does something nice and you hear the ever familiar words, “What do we say?”. Although mom’s voice and tone most likely changed a bit as you grew from two to twelve and beyond, the message is still the same “Don’t forget to say thank you”.
Appreciation. It’s a fairly simple word, yet so many forget all about it. They neglect to express or show it as often as they probably should to the people that impact their life in a positive way. Keep in mind, no occasion is necessary. In fact, small surprises and tokens of your appreciation spread throughout the year help the people in your life feel valued all year long.
Gestures of appreciation can be big and extravagant or they can be very small and subtle. Either way, or somewhere in between, they have a huge impact. Here are some really simple ways to show your appreciation:
- Send a heart felt thank-you note or card
- Give a gift certificate or gift card to their favorite coffee shop
- Have fresh cut flowers delivered
- Extend an invitation for a cup of coffee or lunch
- Present a small gift – the gift, and the gesture of providing it, will light up their day
- Pick up the phone and give them a call – yes, it can be that simple
- Tell them what you think they are particularly great at and why
The relationships with the people in your life are as important as the people themselves. Take time to show them how much you appreciate them and how much they matter.
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Sally Liddicoat is a Wife, Mother, Speaker and the Founder & CEO of AttaBoy! Solutions. Her goal is to help businesses increase sales, generate ongoing referrals, strengthen relationships and create loyal customers and employees through appreciation marketing. Throughout this blog you can sign up for updates, news, special offers, discounts and more. So take a look around, leave a comment or two and enjoy. |
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