December 18, 2008
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Featured Article: The Greatest Gift We Can Give
Audio Tip
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Speaking Schedule
Daddy's Little Girls
Greetings!
Welcome to another issue of Appreciation in Action. I hope you are doing well and enjoying the holiday season. I also hope you and those around you are taking some time to focus on what you appreciate about life and each other, especially at this time of year.
I’m grateful to have you on my newsletter list and wish you all the best for a fabulous new year!
With Appreciation,
Appreciation:
The Greatest Gift We Can Give
With the holiday season now in full swing, it's easy for us to get caught up in the stress of getting everything on our “list” crossed off, preparing for parties and events, and rushing around to buy gifts. And, with money tight for some this year, there's added stress for many of us as we think about what to get for our family members, friends, co-workers, and others.
Instead of just giving "stuff" for the holidays, what if we gave the people in our life the best gift of all; our appreciation? Let the people around you know why you appreciate them. What do you value about your best friend? What is it about your kids that you really appreciate? What do you love most about your spouse? How does your co-worker or your boss make your job easier and more fun?
This year, our holiday gifts can be expressions of true appreciation which will have real impact on our relationships and make our holiday season one to remember. As we know, greater appreciation leads to improved communication, less stress, and more overall fulfillment.
And, with things the way they are financially for many people these days, taking time to appreciate others and life is so important this year.
Here are three simple suggestions to make your holiday gifts and your holiday season special:
Suggestions:
1) In addition to (or instead of) giving gifts, take time to write heartfelt thank you cards. Write cards letting the people around you know what you appreciate about them and how they have impacted your life in a positive way.
2) Ask people what they really want. Giving something specific that someone really wants will have them feel appreciated and valued. It doesn't have to be expensive, as long as it's personal to them. And, if you ask them directly you may find out that what they really want is something simple that can't be bought or doesn't cost money.
3) Give the gift of your time or service - Make a list of a few important people in your life and instead of buying them something, call and ask each them if there is some project they’ve been putting off or procrastinating that you might be able to help them with. Schedule time to come over to their house or support them specifically in getting that task or project accomplished.
Remember what most people want, more than anything else, is to know that they are loved, valued, and appreciated…that’s the best gift we can give to them – for the holidays and at any time of the year. Enjoy these next few weeks. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
How will you appreciate others during this holiday season? Share your thoughts on my blog here.
The Greatest Gift We Can Give
For some additional ideas and specific tips about how to give the greatest gift of all (your appreciation) for the holidays, check out this week’s audio clip.
Click here to listen.
Give Good Stuff to the
people who matter to you:
We’re still running our special holiday promotion for my book, FOCUS ON THE GOOD STUFF: The Power of Appreciation. Giving this book to your family members, friends, co-workers, clients, and others for the holidays is a wonderful way to say, "I appreciate you" and to empower them to create success and fulfillment in their lives for the New Year. And, with all of the negativity swirling around us right now, this is a positive, up-lifting gift that will make a difference in the lives of those you give it to! In addition to getting discounted copies of the book, you’ll also receive hundreds of dollars in free bonus products from inspiring authors and speakers like Marianne Williamson, Jack Canfield, Jeffrey Gitomer, and about 25 others. For details and to take part in the promotion, click on the link below:
http://www.focusonthegoodstuff.com/holiday
Free E-Books from Marcia Wieder
As you prepare for the New Year, I want to introduce you to Marcia Wieder, author, coach, and founder of Dream University®. For over 20 years she has dedicated her life to helping people achieve their personal and professional dreams. I’m happy and grateful to share her wisdom with you. Marcia put together a great gift for you; 10 easy to read, content rich and extremely valuable e-books…all designed to help you make your dreams come true. And it’s not going to cost you a penny. Click here to receive all 10 e-books NOW. http://www.dreamcoach.com/gift/
Below is a list of where I’m speaking in the first few months of the new year. All of these events are for my corporate or organizational clients (i.e. not open to the public). If you live in any of the cities where I’ll be traveling and want to contact me about setting up a speaking engagement for your group or company while I’m in town, feel free to contact me. I will have more public events scheduled later in the spring and summer…stay tuned. Thanks!
1/14/09 – San Francisco, CA
1/15/08 – Oakland, CA
1/28/09 – Palo Alto, CA
1/30/09 – Lincoln, NE
2/17/09 – Columbus, OH
2/20/09 – San Francisco, CA
2/27/09 – San Francisco, CA
3/6/09 – San Francisco, CA
3/9/09 – San Francisco, CA
3/10/09 – San Francisco, CA
3/11/09 – San Francisco, CA
3/13/09 – San Francisco, CA
3/20/09 – Los Angeles, CA
“We’re fired up about Santa. Happy Holidays!”
– Samantha and Annarose Robbins
For more photos of Annarose and Samantha, click here:
http://www.jklifestories.com/RosieArrives/
