Though the Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone, try keeping a consistent attitude of gratitude and you may see your life – personally and professionally – prosper.
I was surprised recently to learn that simply feeling grateful on a daily basis can actually make you healthier. By actively showing gratitude toward other people in your life, you can expect improvements in your own life. A recent scientific study proved that people who were consciously grateful on a daily basis:
- felt better about their lives.
- were more optimistic.
- were more energetic.
- were more enthusiastic.
- were more determined.
- exercised more.
- had fewer illnesses.
- got more sleep
I think it’s easy to see how these benefits might improve your professional life. “Thank you!” - It seems simple enough, but a recent Lenox etiquette poll found that roughly five out of every 10 people don't always say thanks, a statistic that has gotten worse over the past few years. And I know how I've felt when I haven't received thanks where I felt thanks was due.
Maybe the days of handwritten notes on stationery are long gone for some. But we can be creative in our own “thanks” giving. Sending Christmas cards to your clients this year? Be sure to include a genuine message of thanks. Greatly appreciative of a customer’s loyalty? Let him know. Better, yet, recognize him publicly. Try making thanks-giving your resolution for the New Year. The possibilities – and rewards, it seems – are endless.
Oh, and thank you for reading this post ;)
