Many of us are feeling the pinch every day. More demands. More burnout. More stress. The antidote, in large part, is a simple one: appreciation. When you feel appreciated, odds are that you’ll enjoy your job more, do your best work, and feel the kind of engagement that really connects you to what you’re doing. But for whatever reason, even if you know you’re doing a great job, you may not be feeling the gratitude. It is time to look within.To tap into your own source of appreciation, spend some time with these questions:
1. Am I showing appreciation for others?
If you want people to act a certain way toward you, start acting that way toward others. Begin by recognizing the accomplishments of your team members and colleagues. Stop by their office or send them an email and copy it to their boss. Make appreciation part of your everyday conversation and make it a priority to notice what others are doing right. Start by thinking about your own team. Ask yourself: “What is it that each of them uniquely brings to the table?”
Dispatches From The Front 