The act to appreciate someone could be one of the most rewarding things anyone can do. The problem, however, is that this may not be as easy as it sounds. In this post “to appreciate” simply means understanding the nature and qualities of another person. It’s our ability to express and show gratitude to people around us and this can be done in various ways.
“We are often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way .Appreciation is a powerful feeling don’t overlook it”~ Thinkexit.
What Happens when you don’t show appreciation?
- You miss out on the extra good things in life. It sounds harsh but I think it’s true…because People around you may feel invalidated and gradually drift away.
- People may think you are arrogant
- People may think you don’t care about them
- People may think you are just plain selfish
No matter how independent some of us may or may not be ,we still at some point of our life will need support from somewhere.. For some it could be from family, our children, spouses, God, friends, other bloggers, colleagues, internet friends and many more.
So what are the reasons to show appreciation?
- You add value to the qualities of the the other person which will make them feel good and you should feel good for giving provided you are honest.
- You send out positive vibes and that person most certainly will remember you and reciprocate if they choose to.
- You make the other person’s day and they might just as well feel good being around or with you.
Tips – How to show appreciation.
This is the easier part of this post
- Know when to say thank you….. And say thank you!
- You don’t have to empty you bank account buying presents. No! give presents when the time calls for it or when you feel like.
- Let people know what you like or appreciate about them and don’t patronise them!
- Smile it does wonders to people around you.
- Be a good listener and if you think whatever the other person is saying is interesting appreciate it. On some occasions we have to learn to listen more and talk less. People generally like to be heard.
In conclusion
To show appreciation simply means just being as nice and honest as possible to people around you.. I generally belief that each one of us has at least one ,a few or alot of good qualities. So when I meet people I try to establish over a period of time what I feel is nice or good about them and 99% of the time I am able to find at least one quality. Now what this does for me is it allows me to appreciate them which produces a good feeling for me. You see….. Rather than thinking the worse things about people around you and developing headaches why not try looking for some good qualities in them at least for your own sanity! And remember sometimes we cannot choose the people we hang around day in day out i.e. work colleagues or family.
“Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it” ~ Ralph Marston .
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So true. Saying, “Thank you” is the best gift. So little to spread happiness just showing appreciation. Enjoyed the post!
Quoting Mother Theresa, “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.” Same as for appreciation. Most people desire appreciation too. What we must practice is to give sincere appreciation. It may be challenging at first, but with practice, we can get better.
@BK thanks for enriching this post with your comment …And like you have mentioned we get better with practice .
Thanks @Lynn for your comment and stopping By .
Ways to appreciate someone are numerous.
However, respect for family, friends and all those we meet on a daily basis are the basis of all of it.
Mind, appreciation is often shown as a mere gesture without any respectful feelings preceding it. Appreciation may be cosmetic and only a farce. Unfortunately this puts it into the category called politeness.
Thanks @Gabriele .The beauty of blogging is growth and learning from others…The point you have brought up is quite interesting and obviously does happen.. As some of us show appreciation just to be polite . I suppose that may happen a lot more with people we don’t have a relationship with, people we don’t know quite well. I may change my title to….. Different ways to appreciate someone you know.
Appreciation, politeness and respect can all work hand in hand in an interchangeable manner. Here’s my interpretation of each….. Appreciation has approval, admiration and pleasure attached to it; Politeness to me is all to do with showing good manners and courtesy whilst respect is when you have high opinion or value of someone. Thanks once again Gabriele
I appreciate you for this lovely post!!!!!!!!!!
R.Rajkumar
Hi Fatima! Yup. You’re right. People should learn how to appreciate. One thing that ticks me off is when a person, like a loved on or a friend, cannot even recognize the value that appreciation gives to the relationship. Most of us usually remain blind to good things that others do for us. In most cases, we tend to focus on the negative experiences we had with them and keep those memories in our minds. Your tips are simple yet very effective.
Peace and respect,
Ryhen
Atleast this time I can’t leave your blog without appreciating this post because I’ve learnt the importance of appreciation and thanks giving from these lovely words.
Fatima, You’ve really given a great message in this post.
Keep writing, keep inspiring.
Thanks.
Best Wishes!
Ibn Hanif
How warm, how sweet, how enlivening it is to feel appreciated! , No one ever got depressed or wanted to kill themselves from too much appreciation.
Very good ,informative post thank you for sharing this I needed it
Thank you for the lovely reminder…i just sent a text message to someone to say thank you!
Appreciation is the highest form of love. It gives everything and asks for nothing.
Hi Fatima, thanks for this post.
I clicked over from the Symphony of Love blog and I really enjoyed this piece. I take it as a prod (a good one) to be mindful about showing appreciation for those around me because, frankly, I like when I’m appreciated.
And I agree that it’s not that difficult to show appreciation. It’s another way of affirming how much we have and how blessed we are.
Thank Fatima for visiting my blog:).
Great post! We often assume that people know what we think, but it is not the case, so I agree with you that whenever it is possible, we should show our appreciation.
I particularly loved this sentence:
“Rather than thinking the worse things about people around you and developing headaches why not try looking for some good qualities in them at least for your own sanity!”
I will like to appreciate everyone first for stopping by :
@Rajkumar ..Thanks for your comment
Thanks @Ryhen/Mind Power… I agree with you and it is amazing how sometimes we do become blind to the good things other do for us. Focusing on the negatives yet again does not breed a good feeling,then we are not able to
1) See value in the other person and
2) show appreciation either..
@ Pearl Trader, Thanks I appreciate your Kind words
@ NP…… A few things I do appreciate about you is your regular contribution this blog, your sense of versatility, your aphorism writings and of course your sense of humour … Thanks for your point…
@Anita Thanks “Nothing is more honourable than a grateful heart”~ Seneca.
Awesome @Amit Sodha “Feeling appreciated is one of the most important needs that people have. When you share with someone your appreciation and gratitude, they will not forget you. Appreciation will return to you many times”~ Steve Brunkhorst.
@ Tess…… Thanks Appreciation is indeed the highest form of Love …”Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition” ~Alexander Smith
@ Belinda Don’t we all love to be appreciated?. It sometimes brings out the best in us. This may explain I quote you here Now “its another way of affirming how much we have and how blessed we are “
@Angelshair Thanks …Provided everything ;I mean our mental and emotional well being are relatively stable. I feel we can manage our thoughts and feelings..This explains the quote….. it serves me well and is simply a way of coping. Because sometimes we are unable to choose the people around us but we can choose how we feel about them.