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15 Powerful Ways to Show Gratitude for Others

November 23, 2015 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Intentional Living 16 Comments

Showing gratitude for others seems to be something that happens less and less in today's world filled with too many screens and not enough face-to-face time. Click to read 15 easy, yet powerful ways to show gratitude for others!Although our friends and family might know we love them, I think many of us often get so caught up in the busyness of life that we forget to express how grateful we are for them.

Showing gratitude for others seems to be something that happens less and less in today’s world filled with too many screens and not enough face-to-face time.

Between running kids to and from appointment and activities, juggling work and duties around your home, and trying to keep up with your daily responsibilities, it can be easy to forget to make the time to show sincere gratitude for others. I think it’s so important for our relationships and our happiness to make a point to try to brighten someone else’s day and let them know how much they mean to us. After all, our time with them may be much shorter than we realize.

In the spirit of showing others how much we care for them, today I’m sharing 15 powerful ways to show gratitude for others that I think you will find easy to fit into your busy schedule ๐Ÿ™‚

15 powerful ways to show gratitude for others:

1. Mail a handwritten note or letter to someone

Snail mail seems to be a lost art form these days, yet everyone I know loves receiving mail that isn’t just bills. Tell that person what you love or admire about them in a written form and you’ll be sure to make their day!

2. Give hugs – lots of them!

You don’t have to be one of those people standing on the corner holding a “free hugs” sign, but do offer up more hugs and affection to those you love. Hugs have been proven to decrease stress levels in both people partaking – what a great way to reduce some stress for someone having a rough day!

3. Do a favor for someone

Whether it’s dropping soup off to your sick friend, bringing coffee or treats to a neighbor just to brighten their day, or running an errand for someone. Simple favors like these can go a lotngway in showing others that you care about them, and doing these small favors will likely put you in a great mood as well. It always feels good to give to others!

4. Provide encouragement

Maybe this person is wavering in their abilities and questioning whether or not they are capable of completing something they could like to do. Be an encouragement to them and a cheerleader to help them in reaching their goals. Sometimes all it takes is someone else believing in us to help us make our dreams happen.

5. Give a genuine compliment

If you appreciate how a friend of yours is always so uplifting to you and is a great positive influence in your life, tell them that!

6. Share your skills

If you are a master photographer, perhaps offer up your skills to a friend to take their family’s Christmas portrait this year. Or maybe you are excellent at writing resumes and you have a friend who is struggling to find work – offer up your talents, and I’m sure they will very much appreciate it!

7. Celebrate their achievements

When something wonderful happens for someone else, be happy for them and celebrate their accomplishments. Even if you might feel a bit of envy, push that to the side and focus instead of being happy for that person and celebrate all the hard work they did to achieve their goal. Celebrating for someone else feels a heck of a lot better than throwing yourself a pity party!

8. Perform a random act of kindness

Random acts of kindness are such a fun way to spread cheer and joy to others around us! I’m loving these ideas for 50 Easy Random Acts of Kindness from Frugal on the Prairie.

9. Offer support

If someone is going through a hard time, let them know you are there for them. Sometimes just knowing that others are thinking of us and are there with an open ear if we want to talk about it can make someone going through a rough time feel so much better.

10. Tip well for service

If your hairstylist gave you an awesome hair cut, or your waiter made your meal an extra pleasant experience, be sure to tip extra for that. What might only be a few extra dollars out of your pocket can really make the day of someone who relies on that income to make a living. Not only that, but it will make them feel good that you acknowledged their efforts!

11. Be fully present

Giving others our full attention and presence when we are with them is one of the greatest gifts we can give. It shows that we respect and care for them enough to give them our undivided attention.

12. Pay it forward to a stranger

The next time you are getting coffee or a quick meal, try paying for someone behind you in line. A small gesture like this can really make waves of kindness, as that person will likely continue to pay it forward as well.

13. Be positive

Even when times are tough, it can help those struggling to be around someone else with a positive attitude. Positivity can be super contagious! Wouldn’t you rather spread that than negativity?

14. Invite them to do something you know they’ll love

Maybe they have been wanting to see a new movie that came out, or try out a restaurant but can’t find anyone to go with them. Invite them to go with you, even if it may not be your cup of tea. Your gesture will be appreciated and will show them how much you care for them.

15. Smile often

Sometimes I think we can underestimate the power that a simple smile can bring to others. I know that when I’m having a rough day and even a stranger smiles at me while grocery shopping, it truly has the power to turn my entire day around. Just knowing that someone cared enough to brighten my day always puts me in a good mood.

How do you like to show gratitude for others? Which of these powerful ways to show gratitude for others is your favorite?

Comments

  1. Kristin says:
    November 23, 2015 at 8:08 am

    Ooh, I was just in a Pay it Forward line at Starbucks over the weekend. When the drive thru lady told me the car in front of me (which was already gone) had wished my Happy Holidays and wanted to pay for my order, I about broke down!! I could not believe I was actually in a pay it forward line, and the kindness was so unexpected. I paid for the person behind me to keep it going and was pretty much happy for the rest of the day! Kindness of strangers still exists!

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    • Christina Tiplea Christina Tiplea says:
      November 23, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      That is SO awesome Kristin! I need to start my own pay it forward line next time I go to Starbucks — using the awesome gift card I won from your giveaway!! ๐Ÿ™‚ It’s only appropriate for me to pay forward the generosity you showed in giving it away!!

      Reply
  2. Kelly says:
    November 23, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Great list! Being present is one of the biggest ones for me. With the distractions of technology, simply putting down your smartphone is one of the best things you can do to show a person you care!

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    • Christina Tiplea Christina Tiplea says:
      November 23, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you Kelly! Agreed, I’ve been trying to put my phone away a lot more lately and I notice a significant increase in my happiness level overall and in my relationships too.

      Reply
  3. Kara @ The Daily Whisk says:
    November 23, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Wonderful list! I think being present is extremely important! Also, who doesn’t love a hug?!

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    • Christina Tiplea Christina Tiplea says:
      November 23, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      That’s what I’m saying!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Alexandra @ My Urban Family says:
    November 23, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I love these! And I love hugs – I’m always the crazy friend that hugs everyone as soon as I see them and then demands a hug before parting ways. It’s such a simple gesture to show someone you care. I have a few friends that tell me I’m the only one they hug and only because I “make” them, but too bad for them haha

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    • Christina Tiplea Christina Tiplea says:
      November 23, 2015 at 12:15 pm

      Haha are you really? That’s so funny, I would never know you’re a hug pusher since I push hugs too so we both always just hug each other when we hang out haha! ๐Ÿ™‚ Now that I think about it, I have people tell me that too. Sorry, but I can’t hang out with someone and NOT give hugs. I’m totally with you on this one friend!!

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  5. Heather @ Simply Save says:
    November 23, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    I still love sending old fashioned hand written letters! There’s something so nice about getting things like that in the mail!

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    • Christina Tiplea Christina Tiplea says:
      November 25, 2015 at 12:24 pm

      Agreed Heather, it’s so fun!

      Reply
  6. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says:
    November 23, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    Amazing, amazing post Christina! This is such a good idea, especially as many of us think the first step of show gratitude is to Instagram something. I love these real ways of demonstrating that gratitude in deeds that match.

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    • Christina Tiplea Christina Tiplea says:
      November 25, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      Aw thank you Daisy!!

      Reply
  7. Chonce says:
    November 24, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Great ideas! When you want to show gratitude to others, sometimes it’s just the little things ๐Ÿ™‚ I always tips when we go out but I’m inclined to add a little extra during the holidays to show I appreciate the people who sacrifice their time to keep businesses running properly for all of us.

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    • Christina Tiplea Christina Tiplea says:
      November 25, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      Absolutely Chonce! Simple little gestures can be so meaningful!

      Reply

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