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Posted On 07.27.09

We all lead busy lives. Our time fills up pretty quickly with work, school, friends, family, sports, hobbies, fitness, sleeping, eating and much more. There are things that we know we probably should be doing, but we just keep making excuses and putting them off. What we don’t realize is there are quick and easy ways to do and say the little things that make a big difference.

There is not enough appreciation in our world. We don’t say thank you, give compliments, draw attention to someone’s hard work, or tell people how much they mean to us, as much as we should. I believe in the importance of appreciation, and I’ve been on a mission to urge others to appreciate. But, I’m only one person with one blog. So, I’m starting a revolution. I have reached out to the greatest bloggers I know and asked them to share their thoughts on appreciation. Some will write from a business perspective, some from personal experience, but I know all of them will have something valuable to share.

You may think that you don’t need to appreciate people. They already know how you feel, someone else will recognize them for their hard work, you’ll thank them the next time you see them. The truth is, you never know what tomorrow will bring. Remember, it only takes a minute to say thank you, or send a quick note expressing your admiration. But, you don’t have to take my word for it. Come back and read the awesome posts that will be featured on Life’s Chocolates in the weeks to come.

To everyone who is joining me in this revolution: thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

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07.28.09

Samantha - thanks for a great reminder. It is important to acknowledge those that have taken an extra step for us, and it sure helps me to have a more positive outlook when I remind myself how blessed I am.

You might also want to check out The Noticer by Andy Andrews or www.thenoticerproject.com. It's a neat way to recognize folks that have influenced your life.

08.02.09

Thanks, Kendra! I will definitely check that out. And, this post was only the beginning. Visit my blog for some amazing guest posts!

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