We all need to be appreciated

I think everyone needs to hear, "You're doing a great job" sometimes. If you have ever taken a management class you hear that you should tell others the good things they are doing. Some people do that, and always follow it with a "but"! I think teachers should do the same things with their students, parents should do the same thing with their children, and spouses should tell each other that they really appreciate the other. If you have read very much of my blog I often say how much I love my kids, my problem is I don't know how often I tell them. I just did it, as I am thinking of it. I know it will help them in their lives when they feel things are going bad for them. I smile when I think about what my Masters degree is in, I have a Masters in Person Centered Education. What that really means is I have a Masters degree in Self Esteem Building in the Classroom! I really find that is a good way to get the best out of my students! When I teach classes now I make sure my students see a growth in themselves. I am very truthful in how they teach, I make sure they know their mistakes, and I help them find ways to improve. By the end of the class they have confidence in themselves and I can truthfully tell them they are doing much better than when they started! I also have them give me suggestions on how to improve my class. I let them know that I really do listen to them and tell them how I have changed my class in the past according to my students' suggestions. Sometimes I change back to the old way, but I will try to incorporate their suggestions.

 I think managers should do the same thing. People that work under you need to know you sincerely appreciate them. It isn't good to always tell people they are doing something good, and then follow it with a suggestion on how to improve. I get so upset sometimes because I feel my boss doesn't trust my judgement. Rather than ask me why I do something he asks others why I do things, and then judges me on their responses. If you are reading this then right now call or text or email the people close to you and just tell them you love them and you are proud of them! Now, next time you go to work tell the people that work for you, with you, or even your boss, that you appreciate them and value their judgement. And then smile inside because you are making them smile inside!