How often do you say “Thank you”? How often do you hear someone say “Thank you” to you?
I don’t think I say “Thank you” enough. I certainly think it. I’m behind in my written thank you notes, but I’m getting them done. Still, I think I could take the time to let people know that I really appreciate what they do for me. It bothers me that personal notes are going the way of the dinosaur. My youngest sister writes exceptional notes, and I love to get them from her, but I’m very bad about writing back to her. I send her a lot of e-mails, not just the forwarded type, but also short thoughts and responses to her e-mails, and I talk to her on the phone, but I don’t make the time to write personal notes.
I’ve been pondering this as I reach a point in my life where contact with family and friends is more important. I need to shape up (in more ways than one), get my act together, and take this show on the road. I need to stop saying “I need to…” and “Just DO it!” And I haven’t a clue how to make these life changes.
I think I’ll start by telling people “Thank you” more often.
For those of you who have come to read this blog, Thanks! It’s nice of you to stop by, *S*