Don't hold back!
This morning I woke up and thought about what a great night it was. Then I started thinking about what had to happen in order for it to get that way. I have to admit that in my home I have it made. My wife loves parties. Even more than the parties, she just loves to serve the people who come to the party. Without complaint or concern she works diligently to plan the party, go to the grocery store, cook the food and clean everything up after everyone has had an amazing time.
Everyone said Thank you of course in appreciation of her efforts but this morning I thanked her again with a big hug even though it is the day after and most have forgotten her hospitality. I don't always do that. I forget. Today, however I remembered and thanked her again and told her how wonderful she is. I am glad that I didn't hold back. She appreciated the recognition and it is unfair to her if I hold back the praise she deserves.
How often do we hold back encouragement, appreciation, honor, respect, compliments and praise for others?
I noticed three benefits from not holding back:
#1. You maintain and improve relationships with the people you are communicating with.
#2. You feel better about yourself for sharing your heart with others.
#3. The people who are on the receiving end usually need your kindness more than you think.
Playing "tug of war" with people in our lives by withholding the appreciation they are due seems silly doesn't it? Drop the rope. Look for opportunities today. Don't hold back with the people who are all around you.
Have an amazing week.
PS- I am very grateful that YOU took the time to read this today! Thank you.
Stay Social!
Chris Patterson
Tags: appreciation, compliment, honor, respect, superbowl
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Comment by Susan Pitman on February 9, 2010 at 8:03am - This is a good word, Chris. Thanks for setting the example, and setting the standard.
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Comment by Merrymary on February 8, 2010 at 8:07pm
- This is a great reminder that we all are connected and we all want to contribute to others. And a simple acknowledgment of someone's efforts can really make such a difference to them and to the person taking the time to say 'thanks' or 'well done'. We do get too caught up sometimes to remember the importance of it. Appreciation can not be appreciated to much!
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Comment by Chris Patterson on February 8, 2010 at 4:47pm - Mark and Cindy..This is exactly why I love social media...you never know who is going to read it or the impact it can make. .Thanks so much for commenting back. Stay Social!
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Comment by Mark Davis on February 8, 2010 at 12:25pm - Right on the money, Chris. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment by Cindy Cyr on February 8, 2010 at 12:10pm - Love this post.One of the reasons I really enjoy working with you is that you don't hold back. It is the wonderful comments and recognition that totally charge me up and make me want to work even harder, do more or repeat my efforts. I totally agree it needs to start in the home, but you are a great example of how it doesn't ans shouldn't stop there. Taking it to your work place can have a tremendous impact--employees, co-workers, & clients--are often starving for this kind of appreciation. I hope readers will follow your lead and pass on some much needed love to the people they work with.
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Comment by Chris Patterson on February 8, 2010 at 11:46am
- My pleasure Tim. Always good to get your feedback. And yes....I believe starting at home is key.
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Comment by Tim Hamby on February 8, 2010 at 11:19am -
Great comments! Everyone needs to hear that they are appreciated now and then. Often, it is the people who intentionally deflect attention from themselves who are the most deserving. We need to be proactive in seeking these folks out and letting them know why they are so important to us- and that their efforts are not being overlooked. I'd offer that our homes are the best places to start. It's good to remember that none of us are promised another day- heck, not even the next hour, or second. So don't waste any more time getting started. Thanks for the reminder, Chris.
Tim
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