77 Ways of Expressing Appreciation (and saying thank you)

“Someday when scientists discover the center of the universe, many people are going to be disappointed to find out it isn´t them”. 

(Witty Unknown)

By shifting the focus from ourselves towards other people, and by expressing appreciation even in the toughest moments, we can be certain of a positive, or at least neutral, outcome in any relationship. Why not try it out sometime? Politeness does not cost us anything. 

Quoting Dr. Wayne W. Dyer: 

“Let go of your ego’s need to be right. When you’re in the middle of an argument, ask yourself: Do I want to be right or be happy? When you choose the joyous, loving, spiritual mode, your connection to intention is strengthened”.

How do you express your gratitude to people in your life? 

Do you think thankfulness is a waste of time or do you praise even the negativity surrounding you, transferring it into positivity with your personal attitude? 

77 Ways of Expressing Appreciation and saying thank you: 

1. Thanks a ton!

2. Thank you. 

3. Wow, thank you! 

4. You are amazing! 

5. You made my day! 

6. What you did was extraordinary. 

7. Thank you for being a source of inspiration. 

8. You, my friend, are a star!

9. I could never have done this without you.

10. Universe wouldn´t be the same without you.

11. Heaven must have sent you.

12. You, my dear, are an Angel upon Earth!

13. You taught me a wonderful lesson.

14. Thank you for being my teacher.

15. You have helped me become a better person.

16. You should become nominated for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.

17. Your Aura is spreading light even in the darkest of hours.

18. You are the Zen Master of my life.

19. Has anyone ever said you are a Genius?

20. You are the Master of the Universe. 

21. You definitely bring out the best in others.

22. You rock!

23. In your presence, even faded flowers come alive.

24. You make the world go round.

25. You make the world a beautiful place to be.

26. Your smile is contagious.

27. In your presence, breathing is easy.

28. Teşekkürler.

29. I owe you.

30. Someday, I hope to become as great as you are.

31. I am not flattering you, I am just being honest: you are fantastic!

32. I am proud to have you as my friend/partner/colleague…

33. Kiitos!

34. You are completing me/our team/the Earth…

35. Mahalo nui.

36. You opened my eyes, thank you.

37. شكراً

38. I am deeply indebted to you.

39. Gratias tibi ago.

40. Your invaluable contribution is very highly appreciated.

41. I want to express my heartfelt acknowledgement for your contribution.

42. How do you exercise that kindness muscle of yours?

43. You are a life-buoy!

44. Tack!

45. Even the greatest philanthropists would turn pale alongside of you.

46. May I become a member of your fan club?

47. It takes pressure to create a diamond like you.

48. You´ve probably worked hard to become the diamond you are today.

49. What is the secret behind your success? 

50. Asante sana.

51. You are one of a kind.

52.  I´d be happy to know the recipe behind your uniqueness.

53. Mange tak.

54. What kind of a DNA does it take to produce someone like you?

55. Danke sehr!

56. Köszönöm szépen! 

57. Kia ora.

58. Ευχαριστώ. 

59. Merci mille fois!

60. ឣរគុណ

61. Muchas gracias. 

62. Dankjewel!

63. 谢谢

64. Takk fyrir!

65. спасибо! 

66.  Takk skal du ha!

67. Grazie mille!

68. Words are not enough to express my gratitude.

69. Muito obrigada/o!

70. Дзякую вам.

71. You can also send a thank you card, a flower, or what is appropriate.

72. Terima kasih banyak.

73. Thank you for kicking my butt!

74. If you cannot think of anything to say, just smile.

75. If you, for some reason, are incapable of smiling, give the person a hug instead.

76. Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow. Thank you for sharing joy!

77. You must be one of the new miracles of the world!

Now it´s your turn! Think about different ways of thanking someone, and showing appreciation. I am sure you can come up with some pretty creative ideas. Imagination is allowed. 

Namaste. 

Picking Yourself Up And Dusting Yourself Off

What makes someone a skillful leader? And who is qualified to be a leader? 

The response to the second question is easy, but the first one requires a bit more of reflection. In my opinion, the list is never-ending, and a great leader never ceases to develop him or her.  

Some important skills for any leader: 

HUMANITY

Any leader needs to remember that we are all equal on this planet, despite of our backgrounds.

HUMILITY

Leadership is not about position – it´s about character. 

ACCOUNTABILITY

Keep your promises and don´t let people down. 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

This is perhaps one of the most difficult of all including not only language and speaking skills, but also other means of communications such as writing, reading, and listening skills + gestures and expressions.

DECISIVENESS

Sometimes decision-making takes time, but please don´t let it take forever! Sometimes a bad decision is better than no decision at all. 

TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS 

Team-building is necessary because no one of us can survive alone, nor do all the work by ourselves. 

TEAM WORKING SKILLS

The team is only as strong as its weakest link so make sure to empower all your team members.

Team work is key to success.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

This is probably one of the most important. Take time to develop your emotional intelligence – it is possible.

CAPABILITY OF WORKING ALONE

Ok, team work is important, but you also need to be capable of working in solitude.

EMPATHY

You don´t have to carry all the problems of the world, some empathy won´t harm you either.

SENSE OF HUMOR

Life is not always easy so a good proportion of humor and an ability to laugh at yourself and your mistakes is important when coping in different kinds of circumstances.

ABILITY TO PRIORITIZE

Work first, then the fun.

FLEXIBILITY

Many unexpected things may happen so be prepared for obstacles.

OPENNESS

If you are not open-minded, how can you see all the possibilities in front of you?

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

The more complex the business, the more important to know how to analyze.

RELIABILITY

Stick to your deadlines!

SELF-DISCIPLINE

Learn to lead yourself before leading others.

GOOD MANNERS

A “thank you” does not cost you anything.

SENSE OF MORAL/ETHICS

Great leaders do the right things.

OPTIMISM

Essential if you want to thrive.

REALISM

Understanding the hard facts.

CULTURAL AWARENESS

If you´re into international/global business, it is important to know the etiquette and the customs of the country in question.

NEGOTIATION SKILLS

Essential in order to reach your goals.

CREATIVITY

Sometimes, creativity is the only way forward. If opportunity does not knock, build a door!

ACTIVITY

Great leaders don´t wait for things to happen. They make things happen! 

RESILIENCE

Things may sometimes be difficult and life provides many kinds of obstacles on our paths, but great leaders never give up.

EMBRACING FAILURE

We all make mistakes and fail sometimes, but great leaders pick themselves and their teams up and dust themselves off.

PASSION

A great leader has a passion for everything he or she does. 

HUNGER FOR SUCCESS

Together with passion, a great leader is hungry for success and wants to achieve what´s important to him/her. 

In times of adversity, listening to a good song can be helpful in cheering yourself up: 

http://bit.ly/pickyourselfup

Lyrics for “Pick Yourself Up” (Original: Nat King Cole)

“Pick yourself up,
Take a deep breath,
Dust yourself off.
And start all over again

Nothing’s impossible, I have found
For when my chin is on the ground
I pick myself up, dust myself off
And start all over again

Don’t lose your confidence if you slip
Be grateful for a pleasant trip
And pick yourself up, dust yourself off
And start all over again

Work like a soul inspired
Until the battle of the day is won
You may be sick and tired
But you’ll be a man, my son

Will you remember the famous men
Who had to fall to rise again?

So take a deep breath,
Pick yourself up,
Dust yourself off,
And start it all over again

Work like a soul inspired
Till the battle of the day is won
You may be sick and tired
But you’ll be a man, my son

Will you remember the famous men
Who had to fall to rise again?

So take a deep breath,
Pick yourself up,
Dust yourself off,
And start all over again”