Do you still remember the last time you were praised? Was it about your work? Or a good deed? Did it come from your boss? Your family? Or your loved ones? It must have felt great. Allow me to force upon you one of my self-proclaimed laws of the universe – everyone loves to be praised.
The Meaning Behind a Praise
When you are given a praise, it can only mean one of the following…
| 1. | You are being acknowledged. All the sweat and tears that you shed for your masterpiece is now given the kind of recognition you so deserved. Well done, mate! |
| 2. | Someone admires you. You have a fan. That rare talent you exhibited has left a deep impression on him or her. You have become an idol. So cool! |
| 3. | Someone appreciates you and is offering you his or her thanks. |
| 4. | You have done something positive. You probably did something that generated positive results. And if someone praises you for it, you’ll know you have to do it again. |
| 5. | And any other meaning(s) I’ve overlooked. |
How to Praise Someone
Praising someone is pretty simple actually. Let it come from your heart. A praise is nothing more than a set of heartfelt words delivered to show someone your appreciation or admiration. It’s different from flattery, which is usually excessive, intentional and unnatural. We don’t praise others “on purpose” just to get into his or her good books.
Why You Should Praise Others
So that others will praise you?! Haha. Nahhhh. That’s not the reason. These are some of the things a little praise can do for you:
| 1. | Foster good relationships with others. You made others feel appreciated! What’s more powerful than that? |
| 2. | Harness in you the art of giving. Praising makes you a generous person who bothers to give your positive comments about others. . |
| 3. | You become more appreciative of others. |
I used to be stingy with praises. Whenever somebody asked me for an opinion, I always responded with something like, “Not bad.” “Nice.” “It’s pretty.” And never like, “This is the work of a genius!” “You handled the situation like a pro!!” I was afraid that unnecessary praises will only make them proud and overconfident. Nowadays, I try not to sink into that kind of mindset. Sometimes, all a person needs is a little praise to keep him or her drive going. It defines meaning to their work.
Why not pick up praising as your new hobby?
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