How can I ever thank you..?
Many of us have found increased reasons to be grateful and appreciative this last twelve months or so, perhaps due to the change of pace. These unprecedented times have led many of us to realise how much our comfortable homes, environments, close family and friends mean to us. This year has emerged as a time to be thankful for what we have, but also to really value the special people who've stepped up for us and helped us through these long days and tough times. Our reflections may find us asking, 'how can I ever thank you for all you've done for me, all the thoughtfulness carried out on my behalf?' Let's reflect on some ways to answer this question. Acknowledging what's been done for us with enthusiasm is a positive way of saying thank you. And, of course, we don't know, are unlikely to ever know, what the personal cost was for them to do something on our behalf. Making time for us, inconveniencing their family, stepping outside of their own comfort zone could all have been factors. Being openly appreciative and grateful goes some way to showing that we acknowledge and value all that they've done for us. Highlighting one specific element or aspect of their help and clearly illustrating how it's made a difference to our life, our stress levels and happiness is a positive way to thank someone for their attention and support. Focusing on how they've contributed and helped, perhaps by improving our knowledge, our ability to cope, our skills and motivation levels gives a clear appreciation and legitimacy to our thanks. Recommendations are an effective way of saying thank you. In a business setting, we're likely to only recommend someone we have confidence in, so any assurances carry weight in other people's decision-making process. A genuine, heart-felt recommendation, whether it be to our inner circle, on social media or in a networking setting demonstrates our faith in the person we're referring.
