Most of us have found more reasons to be grateful and appreciative over the last twelve months, perhaps due to a change of pace. These unprecedented times have made many of us realize how much our comfortable homes, atmospheres, close family, and friends mean. This year has emerged as a time of gratitude for what we have, but it feels special to have special people who have stepped in for us and helped us through these long days and challenging times.
Our reflections may ask us, 'How can I thank you for what you have done for me, for all the sincerity you have performed on my behalf?' Let us reflect on some ways to answer this question.
- Acknowledging what you have done for us enthusiastically is a positive way to say thank you. And, of course, we do not know, never know, what the personal cost is for them to do anything on our behalf. Allocating time to us, making their family uncomfortable, stepping outside of their comfort zone can all be factors. Being publicly appreciative and grateful is a way for us to recognize and value what they have done for us.
- Highlighting a specific aspect or topic of their help and clearly explaining how it has changed our lives, stress levels, and happiness is a positive way to thank someone for their vision and support. Our gratitude gives evident appreciation and legitimacy by focusing on how they cooperated and helped, perhaps improving our knowledge, endurance, skills, and motivation levels.
- An effective way to say thank you for the recommendations. In a business context, we are likely to recommend only those we trust, so any guarantees carry weight in the decision-making process of others. Whether in our inner circle on social media or in the context of networking, a genuine, heartfelt recommendation demonstrates our confidence in the person we represent. Expanding the world and witnessing how they helped us is a valuable way to thank you for their input and quality of work.
- A meaningful way to show mutual gratitude to each other, whenever possible, under appropriate circumstances. There may not be many opportunities to relate to each other. Still, we can go some way to mentioning someone's good work whenever possible, explaining how they helped us, giving back compliments, and supporting them as best we can.
Their care for us may include giving us time to take the much-needed break when we know we are feeling less of them, such as helping with child care or helping with outstanding work from the challenge of home. Our mutual 'thank you' can take the form of a lovely homemade cake or dinner or inspire others about how helpful they are. There can be many potential options, and our efforts to support them can often be seen as thankful enough.
- Being a good friend is a gentle way to say 'thank you. They may be observed to be a little quieter, spending time touching the base, making friendly, conversational phone calls, dropping in for coffee, or including them in what we think might be of interest to them. Instead of focusing only on what they can do for us, these are all ways we can show them that we care and value them.
- Obedience is also an excellent way to show gratitude, to stick to them if necessary, but also to find ways to appreciate their positive skills, qualities, and good points. They refuse to bring any negative gossip or conversations about them into them instead of minimizing any hint of that event.
Remembering important things to them is another way to give back their special dates, birthdays, anniversaries, congratulations, and show gratitude.
Or observing what they like or need, perhaps remembering the book they mentioned or watching a promo for a concert or a show they are interested in, even a new series starting on TV; Relationship Sending information they appreciate is an excellent way to prove that they are not arbitrary and that we care about them as well.
- The ultimate way to repay the trust of one of us is our best version. To make the most of any opportunity that comes our way and seize those opportunities. They are proud of us and their role in our journey as we find ways to increase our support. Good supportive friends love to see how well we have done and enjoyed their part in our success.
And, if all else fails, a handwritten note, card, or simple flower is a great way to express our gratitude.
Susan Lee, South Manchester Counselor, Hypnotherapist, Relationship Counselor, Writer & Media Contributor - Provides help with stress management, stress, and confidence. She works with individual clients, couples and provides corporate workshops and support.
She is the author of 3 books, 'Dealing with Stress, Managing Its Impact,' '101 Days of Inspiration #Tipoftday' and 'Dealing with Death, Pain with the Pain' all on Amazon & easy-to-read sections, tips, and ideas about your life Helps you to stay positive.
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