Do you have a friend, parent, co-worker, spouse, who you admire?
Have you told them lately?
We quickly go day by day enjoying the company of others, but often forget to express our appreciation. It is not in our daily conversation, it is not part of our vernacular. However, there are good people in our lives. As you begin stating to others how you appreciate them, it may come across as sloppy, silly, awkward. Yet, the more you do it, the better you will get at it. Don't be afraid to share with someone, even if that is someone you see everyday, how much you appreciate them. We often go through this life taking for granted that other person knows that we love them, they are appreciated, you care about them. Do they? Because if you have not said it...how would they really know?
Take a moment, go today and start the process. Miss Manners once stated you should compliment at least three people a day. When was the last time you complimented anyone? It isn't easy to kick this off. But, next time you see that women in the store with the killer shoes, great bag, beautiful hair, go and tell her. The next time your spouse does something nice to you, tell them thank you and you appreciate them. No matter what it may be; turning a light on so you can read, giving you the remote, making coffee in the morning, mowing the lawn, helping with laundry, picking up or making dinner, distracting or playing with the kids so you can have 10 minutes to yourself. Nothing is too small or too big to express your gratitude and appreciation.
Don't be shy - take this as an opportunity to be bold and express your appreciation and admiration.
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