ART OF GRATITUDE

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Gratitude is a warm feeling of thankfulness towards the world, or towards specific individuals. The person who feels gratitude is thankful for what they have, and does not constantly seek more

Choosing gratitude is a commitment to living a wonderfully rich and vibrant life. Gratitude turns what we have into enough.


WAYS TO SHOW GRATITUDE

You can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars showing someone how grateful that you are for what they have done for you, but many times it is the simplest gestures that stand out the most.

Say Thank You

It may seem trivial, but show your appreciation immediately after accepting the gift. Remember a gift can be anything items, praise, advice, etc. This reiterates how grateful and thankful that you are.

Write a Note

Here snail mail is better. How often do you get real mail (for instance, non-promotional and meaningful mail) in your mailbox? My guess is rarely. Spend five minutes and write a note either on paper or a card saying thank you. It is a guaranteed way to make the recipient smile.

-P.S. If the recipient is always traveling, an e-card or an email will do the trick, but make sure to personalize it. Make sure it is from you and not your assistant. If you want extra bonus points, find out where the recipient is staying while traveling and send a card there.

Social Media Shoutouts

This is acceptable if your recipient is active on social media networks (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.). What better way to show that you are grateful than shouting it out to the world and reaching millions of people. You’re act of thankfulness can impact others who may want to use your recipient’s service.

Send a Small Gift

Send something meaningful that shows your appreciation. Now, we need to pause and define meaningful:

The gift must have some meaning to the recipient. If they love gourmet local food, you might wish to purchase a gift card for them at the gourmet grocery and wine shop in their town that they frequent. Buy their cup of coffee. If they love gerbera daisies, send a bouquet to their office.

The point here is to not only send a gift, but to send something that shows you have taken the extra step and truly valued what they did for you.

Smile

This one is the easiest on the list. Smiling is contagious and instantly brightens someone’s day. Combine this with a thank you and the recipient will be on cloud nine. You never know how much this will brighten someone’s world until it turns your day around when someone does it for you.


BY:Taiwo Atinuke

CC:Lifehack.org

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