Week
47

Practice Constant Appreciation

AFFIRMATIONS

for

Meditation and Reflection

As I express my appreciation for others, I’m enjoying being in one of the highest states of vibration.

I am learning to express my appreciation to others in their own love language, which is both fun and fulfilling.

I have taken a lifelong oath to own the magnificent being that I am, to appreciate myself, and to share that positive energy with others.

I have yet to find a man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.

—CHARLES M. SCHWAB
First president of the U.S. Steel Corporation

People don’t really complain about getting too much positive feedback, do they? In fact, they usually respond to appreciation with greater effort, more support, increased loyalty, and a better attitude.

Being in a state of appreciation puts you into one of the highest emotional, vibrational, and abundant states possible. Here are just a few ways to practice constant appreciation:

• Play the “Gratitude Game”: Stop what you’re doing and, for 20 minutes, appreciate as many things as ­possible—from the rain outside to the text message from a friend.
• Spend time every morning in gratitude: After repeating your affirmations, spend 5–10 minutes being grateful.
• Make it a goal to appreciate someone: Just like you set other goals, make it a point to appreciate someone for being a positive part of your life.
• Adopt an appreciation habit: Regularly show appreciation with a kind word, a return favor, or a nice email.

As I express my appreciation for others, I’m enjoying being in one of the highest states of vibration.

Gary Chapman, relationship counselor and author of The Five Love Languages, says that different people need different forms of communication in order to feel fully appreciated and loved. Here’s how to get them right:

1) Words of Affirmation: If this is someone’s love language, they feel most cared for when you share words of encouragement, appreciation, and love.

2) Quality Time: These folks feel loved when you share activities with them—fully present and engaged.

3) Receiving Gifts: People with this love language feel loved and appreciated when they receive gifts from you—anything from a small token to a major purchase.

4) Acts of Service: To communicate in this love language, do something for the other person such as running an errand without being asked or solving a problem.

5) Physical Touch: Just like it sounds, people with this love language respond to a pat on the back, a warm hug, a massage, or sexual intimacy. In the workplace, an appropriate hug, a fist bump, or a high five works great.

I am learning to express my appreciation to others in their own love language, which is both fun and fulfilling.

T
o become a master at expressing appreciation in another person’s “love language,” learn what makes the most impact on them. Here’s how to identify what works:

1) Observe how the person interacts with others. Because most people speak in their own love language, their behavior with others will give you clues about what they find important.

2) Listen when they complain. You’ll find important clues in those things that bother them about other people or situations. If they complain when you work late, Quality Time or Acts of Service might be their love language.

3) Pay attention to their requests. People will often give hints that reveal their love language. If they ask for a hug, or mention how badly their car needs cleaning, or tell you that doing something together makes them happier than diamond earrings, they’ve basically told you which love language they speak.

4) Take time to appreciate yourself, too. Appreciate the positive qualities you have, the great accomplishments you’ve made, and the wonderful person that you are.

I have taken a lifelong oath to own the magnificent being that I am, to appreciate myself, and to share that positive energy with others.