Yesterday I called in sick and was in bed looking at facebook catching up on what my friends were posting. You know those fun little applications on facebook that tell you about yourself. I saw a girlfriends astronomy for the year 2020 and decided to see what this application had to say about Geminis.

Guess what….it’s my year to be rewarded. Yep….you have no idea how much I smiled. All of a sudden I started to feel uplifted and excited for 2020. Do I believe in these applications……sometimes….because they do make one think about what they say, heck, they even get it right sometimes leaving you astonished at the computer’s knowledge. The reason I headed this day’s post “Rewards and Acknowledgement,” is because most of us forget to be kind and acknowledge one’s efforts and kindness.

I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t love to be rewarded for something they have done well. If we don’t get some kind of recognition… some may assume they are not doing a great job, are feeling as if no one cares, or in my own words…. feel forgotten or invincible. I remember reading a book that said you should always acknowlege your spouses (I’m honestly talking about men at this moment…..sorry guys), for a good deed done, this way they will feel acknowledged and continue to do good deeds.

Give me a break…..no sorry needed inserted here ;-). Everyone needs acknowledged for doing something that others appreciate. I’m not talking about gifts, diamonds, trips, or any other expensive item (ok….I’m not saying I wouldn’t be grateful for any of those items), but I’m talking here about a common “thank you, I appreciate what you did for me, you have no idea how much you have helped me”, or even a, “You’re amazing!” I just want to insert here that I work for a company that continuously acknowledges great work. I’m beyond blessed to have finally found a job that truly cares about their employees.

One’s behavior reflects on how people treat them. This is the honest truth. Now…after I have said this, I also want you to remind you it is your choice how you react to other’s behavior toward you. If you are not recieving the reward or acknowledgement you believe you deserve….what stops you from rewarding yourself or knowing that you did something that helped someone else. That my friend is a reward that will never go unforgotten.

My lesson here is: If someone does something for you and it brings a smile to your face or makes your life a little bit easier…thank them, reward them with a smile that lets them know you are grateful. It’s that simple. Rewards and acknowledgement do not have to cost a penny, but can be worth millions.

Trust the Journey and Life Lessons

Alexis