Celebrate Someone Else’s Accomplishments

In this ever-competitive era, we sometimes strive to outdo everyone around us. We make it all about what we did, what we completed, how we one-upped the next guy.

Instead of concentrating on your own accomplishments, take time to give someone else an “Atta-boy/girl” comment. When someone mentions that they have finally completed a big project that has been burdening them for a while, tell them, “Way to go! I know you’ve been working hard on that for a while.”

We don’t always get to hear about the good work we’re doing, so do your part to tell someone else they did a good job, just cuz…

Windshield Wiper Notes

The only time I’ve seen something stuck under a windshield wiper, it’s been a parking ticket!

Why not change that?

Next time someone does something nice, leave a short thank you note on their windshield. In fact, next time you’re driving around looking for a parking place at your nearest supermarket, making a point of Leaving Space for someone, leave a note on the car next to yours that says, “Thank you for parking far away so someone differently-abled can get a good spot.”

Just cuz…

Write A Letter (Part 5)

It doesn’t matter whether you support the conflicts overseas or not.  I’m assuming and hoping that you do, however, support the men and women who are over there!

Every day the brave men and women of our country put their lives at risk – not because they want to, but because it’s their job, and I firmly believe it is each and every U.S. citizen’s duty to praise and support them for their bravery and hard work – not necessarily because you agree or disagree with the politics behind the conflict, but because these men and women are risking their lives.

I was in Iraq, working as a civilian, for eight months in 2006 and 2007. I was fortunate enough that I did not witness or become caught up in some of the horrible things that are going on. I made a lot of friends with military personnel from over 13 countries – I had no idea the diversity of the people and countries working over there.

But that’s not the point of the post. The point is – the suggestion is – let our gals and guys know that you are pulling for them; that you care; that you appreciate their bravery and courage; that you pray for them to come home safely.

Check out America Supports You – a program designed by the U.S. Department of Defense that provides us a means of showing our support for our troops.

Send a note, a care package, a prayer, or a kind thought — I know, from experience, that the military personnel over there absolutely LOVE to get mail. You can also go online and do your own search to come up with a way to show your support.

Do it just cuz…

Write A Letter (Part 1)

When a person feels they’ve been slighted or treated poorly, most of the time they will say something, either to the person who slighted them, or the owner of the establishment, or the president of the company.

When things go right, or near-perfectly, we tend to let it go and chalk it up to “that’s the way it’s supposed to be” and leave it at that.

How about this? Next time your waiter gives you good service, or the food at your favorite restaurant is done to your satisfaction, or someone at your local department store takes the time to walk with you to show you where that gadget is, ask them their name. Then look them in the eye and with meaning, thank them and tell them that you appreciate what they did.

But wait, there’s more!

When you get home, grab a sheet of stationary that has been collecting dust in your desk drawer, and take the time to write a letter to the company, thank them for having an employee such as the one that helped you out, or who cooked an exceptional meal.

It’s one of those things that is so easy to do, and most of the time, we just don’t. So just do… just cuz.