Be grateful. Always.

Gratitude is a beautiful thing, which when used in the right way can cause wonders. If you show a little gratitude to your co-workers or colleagues, it can help you to be successful. Showing some gratitude to the people you work with, can build stronger and trustworthy relationships. It can also help you to gain success in your work.

Showing gratitude strengthens relationships. Your workmates will be kinder and warmer to you, if you show them a little gratitude. They are very likely to help you, if you ever get trapped in a problem. This would positively affect your performance and help you prosper.

Let’s look at some great ideas to show gratitude to your co-workers:

1. Compliment:

Everyone loves to receive a genuine compliment. Instead of thanking your co-worker straightaway, let him know about the qualities that you appreciate in him the most. Explain to him how lucky you feel to be surrounded by such people. When you would mention what you are exactly grateful for, your coworkers will instantly believe in your words. However, do not exaggerate the compliment so much that it sounds untrue. Show gratitude and offer appreciation with a giving heart.

1.  Public appreciation:

Showing gratitude in private is definitely effective, but you can also appreciate someone in public. If you are in a team meeting, you can thank someone who has recently helped you. You can also compliment a team member if his performance has inspired you. You don’t need to make it flashy. Show your gratitude or appreciation just like you talk about something related to the project. The public appreciation can make your colleague feel very special. He will never hesitate to help you again.

3. Give:

You can show gratitude to a co-worker by giving him/her a small treat. A cup of coffee or a donut will be perfect as everyone seems to love them. As you give him/her the treat, tell him/her  a quick thank you and the reason for doing so. This gesture will surely brighten up your colleague’s day.

4. Send a positive email :

The best way to show gratitude to a colleague will be to send an email to the boss, explaining how he has helped you in a project. Your colleague will remember this gesture forever. It will strengthen your relationship to a huge extent.

You can follow these ideas to show gratitude to your colleague or co-worker. It will help you to be more successful at work.