Monday, October 29, 2012

Saying thank you pays off

Looking for work is challenging; it can be a demoralizing, ego-busting process but it doesn't have to be that way. It is during difficult times that we most need to count our blessings.Thank You I would like to thank everyone. Expressing gratitude during dark days can help us overcome feelings of isolation, inadequacy and envy. Giving thanks gets us out our head and into our heart.

In his book "Thanks!" Dr. Robert A. Emmons describes the results of research he carried out about the impact gratitude had on participants of his study. People who were in gratitude felt fully 25 percent happier. They were more optimistic about the future and felt better about their lives.In the remaining days of the year commit to saying "thank you" frequently and with feeling. Here are some suggestions for doing just that: Say "thank you" with a sincere, heartfelt compliment that expresses how your friend's assistance made a difference to you.

Invite a friend over for coffee and conversation. Make the day be about her.Invite a friend over for coffee and conversation. Make the day be about her.Do a chore or run an errand for your spouse — walk the dog, do the dishes or shop for groceries. Pay your appreciation forward by doing a good turn for someone who needs a helping hand. It is even more fun when your good deed is anonymous. Write three quick emails of appreciation before you leave the house this morning. Make a quick phone call just to say, "I'm thinking of you."

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