Gratitude and appreciation have been on my mind a lot this week. I held a seminar on Wednesday that focussed on the topic and people really liked the list of ideas I shared, so here it is again for those of you who weren’t with me:
25 Ways to Show Appreciation That Don’t Involve Money
- Express sincere compliments and say “Thank You”
- Provide a discount or complimentary product/service
- Refer friends, associates and family members to them
- Write a letter of recommendation or testimonial
- Send a handmade card
- Invite them to meet you for a walk in the park
- Smile and look them in the eye
- Pray for them and send healing from wherever you are
Send them a loving intention - Send a photo they will love
- Praise them publicly
- Share a recipe
- Bring them a treat you made
- Bring them something from your garden
- Remember their birthday
- Call them just to let them know you are thinking of them
- Return their calls promptly
- Spend time with them
Invite them to join you for an event, church, program or meeting - Hug them
- Exceed their expectations with great service
- Share an article or book they would enjoy
- Send a postcard when you travel
- Ask them how you could help them more
- Write a poem or create something just for them
