10 Ways to Show Others Personal Value and Appreciation

Isn't it great to have someone genuinely showing that you are valued and appreciated in your personal or professional life?

Do you remember how it lifted you up, how your day got better, and how wonderful it felt?

Likewise, the way we need to feel valued and appreciated, we have the power to offer others the gift of being seen by being valued and appreciated.

Of course, we cannot control how another person feels, but we can do things to show them they and their efforts are appreciated.

Do you have someone in mind? Here are a few ideas to show they are valued.

1. Give verbal praise. Say "Thank you for..."; "I'm glad you're part of the team."

2. Send a Whatsapp message. "I want you to know that..."; "You helped me a lot when...".

3. Stop by your colleague's desk to see if he/she's okay. Spend a few moments just talking and asking how he/she is.

4. Spend time with your colleagues. Have a meal together, for example.

5. Perform a small task for someone spontaneously. Hold the door, or offer to carry something.

6. Ask and offer help to finish a task.

7. Buy him/her a coffee, a soda, or a dessert.

8. Offer a gift; a magazine related to an area of interest of the person. A gift card, a movie, or a show ticket. People tend to value experiences more than things.

9. Greet each other after completing a task. Especially when the task has been challenging or they have been working on it for a long time.

10. Greet your co-worker enthusiastically. Say something like, "Good to see you!" or "How are things?"

None of this takes much effort. However, the key is being able to use the right action with the right person, at the right time, and with a genuine spirit of appreciation. That way your actions will hit the "target" and will be effective in encouraging those around you.