I don’t normally make New Year’s resolutions but usually set goals that I aim to achieve during the year.
But I hope this year I can do something a little bit different… I am making a commitment to something I reckon is pretty important.
And what’s that?
I’m going to start sending thank you notes to everybody I should thank.
Up till now I have I have occasionally made a thank you call or sent a thank you email but, more often than not, I haven’t even bothered. So, I‘ve decided any sort of digital thanks just doesn’t cut it.
I’m gunna make time in my day to personally write and tell people that I appreciate them. And, yep, a good old-fashioned hand written note in a hand addressed envelope with a stamp on it sent by snail mail! I reckon it will work gangbusters… well, at least, it’ll make me feel good.
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I was sharing this idea with a dentist mate of mine today and I said, “What about you write a thank you note to each of your patients after you’ve seen them?”
Something like, “It was great to see you today and look after your teeth. And it was even better to have the chance for a chat and find out how things are with you. Thanks for a bright spot in my day“.
As I said to him, what other dentist in town would be writing a note like that?
And, when you do the things that other people don’t do, you get the results other people don’t get!
Well, I’m going to give it a go. What about you?
Oh Winno, how ironic, I tried to tell my boss I wanted to give out real Christmas cards today. She looked at me like I was mad and said cant you send an e-card and just tell them you appreciate them! She really didn’t get the value in taking time and effort to personalise someone to show you really appreciate them and are not just being tokenistic. So when I was your post I appreciated the universe and you sharing your story. I had already planned to go and do it out of my own pocket anyway as felt it is important that I can show appreciation my way, not just the corporate way. Wishing you a Merry Christmas from FNQ!
It breaks your heart Georgina when people have that attitude but love that you did it your way. Onyer! May you and yours enjoy a great Christmas and the new year bring you all the bountiful blessings for which you could wish plus have a f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c day… Winno
Hey Winno, great idea! The last couple of years I’ve diarised sending a thank you card and small gift to someone new every month. It’s often someone who’s given a referral or simply someone I enjoyed meeting. While I choose to send the card and gift because I appreciate them, as a bonus the law of reciprocity kicks into gear.
Yeah, thanks for the confirmation that its a worthwhile idea Wes. May the new year bring you all the bountiful blessings for which you could possibly wish plus have a f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c day… Winno