Maybe you have had that moment when you’re updating your status and you realize that every status is a variation on a single request: will someone please acknowledge me?
This was in a cartoon inside of an article I was reading yesterday and I thought it was insightful.
We all have an inherent need to be valued and acknowledged.
The article was discussing healthy social media use and how some are maybe getting a little too focused on the number of likes they are aren’t getting in that sphere.
And while I think we need to be careful of negative or hurtful instances of seeking acknowledgement, there is also an opportunity.
When we realize that simply acknowledging someone can make someone’s day brighter, it becomes easier to see how we can positively impact the world.
Simply positively acknowledging others as we go about our day.
Noticing the waiter or waitresses name and using it when you address them can brighten their day.
Making a dumb joke as ride in the elevator with a stranger.
Calling a friend and catching up.
Find a way to positively acknowledge someone during your day today and see what happens.
Make it a great day.
Jake
Here is a link to the full article for those that are curious:
The Daily Attitude Email 