Thank You!

Appreciation? How important is it? Do we show or receive appropriate amounts of appreciation? Day after day we go to work, put forth our best efforts, and don’t expect much for an honest days work. How does the day totally change when you get that unexpected thank you? If you are like me, it can make a huge difference and make all the work that much more fulfilling. Being appreciated makes me work even harder, raises my self-esteem to greater heights, and makes the job I am performing that much more enjoyable.

Think for a second and consider how much effort it takes to show appreciation to others. If two simple words, ‘Thank You’ can change the outlook of someone’s day, aren’t they worth saying? Those few quick seconds it takes to show your appreciation for a job well done can really make the difference in someone’s day.

So with that, I throw a challenge to everyone. Take time out to say thank you for a job well done. If you have a deadline and you get a hand by a colleague to turn it around before time, or a friend or family member helps you when your in a jam just say, ‘Hey, I really appreciate what you did’.

If you want to take your appreciation to a more personal level and excellent way to do that is to send an E-card. It’s free, but it shows you care enough to take the time to think of someone, and say ‘thanks’. If you are in a position where you are able to budget recognition gifts, a simple gift basket or some flowers is a great idea as well! People find it easy to point out the negative but many times the positive aspect of someone’s work is over looked or just taken for granted. A simple thought can go a long way. Perhaps your company can take an innovative approach and start an award program. Think up a creative reward program and approach management to use them!

If we all start with ourselves and show our appreciation and our thanks, hopefully others will follow. What harm can it do to try? I appreciate you for taking the time to read this!