I keep notes of gratitude from people, family, friends or coworkers. Sometimes they’re little post-it notes, postcards, emails or whatever. Do you keep yours?
I like them. They’re a show of kindness and appreciation and I’m thankful for the gesture and time taken out of the day.
They’re inspiration, motivation and fuel to keep going and do more. So I keep them and sometimes put them up on the wall at home for a bit.
If someone uses a post-it note, I stick them into a book that I know I’ll be reading / rereading later. And at some point in that book, I’ll open up to a forgotten surprise message from someone. It’s fun!
I’ll be turning pages, lost in the book and suddenly get a nice reminder of that person and their appreciation towards the work we did together.
It’s a new calendar year – 2026. And I’m reminded as I sort through my book collection of the great people I’ve worked with and how we’ve given the world a small shove and made it a slightly better place to live.
Gratitude builds strength, resilience, trust and a strong team and relationship. If you have 5 minutes in your next work day or home life, take the time to write someone a quick message of appreciation. I bet you’ll make their day.
