A Little Appreciation Goes a Long Way {BlueBelle}

Appreciation is one of those simple things that has the power to put smiles on faces and turn bad days into good ones. Whether it’s being appreciated yourself, or passing it on to someone else, by participating, you are brightening someone’s life. What could be more worth doing than that?

My job at the moment is part-time, voluntary work for a charity. I love working there, and the people I work with have taught me a lot about the value of appreciation. Every volunteer is thanked for their work every time they visit. Those who give us goods or money are thanked. And, it being a Christian charity, God is constantly thanked for the weather, food, safe journeys, provisions and manpower. This constant appreciation of what we have, always looking on the bright side, makes it an amazingly cheerful, encouraging place to be. You leave feeling respected and valued – and then you come back.

I haven’t been in the real working world much, but this has already taught me a lesson that could transfer into any workplace. People perform better, harder, more positively when they are appreciated. One of our volunteers was a chef, and after the rapturous response he got when he first brought food into work, he has continued to do so. We’re seriously appreciating his skills.

Appreciation doesn’t take long, but it is so worthwhile. An unexpected thank you card letting someone know you appreciated their efforts could not only make their day, it could mean they go the extra mile in the future.

So, my advice, to be added to this Revolution – call, write, text, email, hug, bake – however you want to do it, show your appreciation.

Appreciative Revolutionary: “BlueBelle” is the pen name of a great girl from the UK who blogs over at Leaves in the Spring.

Bio: I love reading, going for walks, cooking, making things, my husband, taking photos, dinner with friends, surprise post, flowers, and having people to stay. I’m trying to decide what path to wander down next…

Favorite ice cream flavor: Caramel Fudge

I appreciate her kind heart, beautiful photography, and the way she appreciates everyone and everything in her life!

Tagged as: Advice, Appreciation, being thankful, Family, friendship, happiness