10 Ways to
It’s that time of the year again when we think about all the things we’re thankful for. But how do we go from inside to outside ourselves and actually demonstrate our deep gratitude to those around us? Keep reading to learn 10 new ways to show you’re thankful.
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Give Compliments |
Make someone’s day by giving out compliments on little things like a great shirt, a nice smile, or on a job well done. -
Show It Off |
When someone is gracious enough to give you a gift, make sure you wear the clothes in their presence, display their craft on your desk, or make it known you appreciate the gift by using it. -
Share The Joy |
Celebrate other people’s wins with them as if they were your own. -
Surprise Them |
Show folks how much they mean to you by surprising them with a small gift “just because.”
Smile.
Your smile is contagious, not just to others but to yourself as well. Even if you are feeling down in the dumps, try to smile at as many people as you can. It can inspire you to reflect on the things you are truly grateful for.
Be Vulnerable.
Allowing yourself to wear your heart on your sleeve and tell those around you how much they mean to you is a very powerful way to show your gratitude to others.
Give Back!
Spend some time in a soup kitchen, feeling gratitude for the capacity to volunteer your time and the things you do have. And take that big, beautiful smile with you while you’re at it.
Be here now.
Staying in the present moment can help you notice the little things and feel deep gratitude for everything around you.
Throw a party.
For no reason at all, host a gathering of your nearest and dearest as a way to say thank you for all they’ve done.- There's something about a written note that touches the heart and warms the soul. Modern technology allows us to communicate more efficiently than ever before, but there’s something about a hand-written note or letter that just adds a little something to your heartfelt words of thanks and praise.
