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We used to have a saying back in the days which I don't hear too often
but it's just as true today as it was then and it goes like this.
Encouragement Sweetens the Labour – there was even a song of the same
name and all it meant was that when you're working or involved in
doing something regardless of what it is that you're doing, a few kind
words here and there supporting you in your efforts tends to make it
seem worthwhile and it can provide you with that little piece of
motivation you need to keep going, in fact depending on who makes the
comment and what is said it can genuinely propel you to greater
heights than you ever thought possible.Now people often speak about the financial rewards linked with doing
good work but rarely do I hear comments on the personal satisfaction
that comes from doing your work and receiving recognition for those
accomplishments, and it must be said that it can be just as important
sometimes even more so to be acknowledged for your work, to know that
others have seen what you have done or what you are doing and they're
pleased with the results, that they like what you've achieved and are
glad to let you know can be reward in itself. Who doesn't remember being told well done by their parents as a child
and how your chest was swollen up with pride and a sense of
satisfaction, how happy you felt at knowing that mum or dad was proud
of you because of what you had done whether it was that cup that you
made in pottery class or the finger painting that took pride of place
on the fridge, it was all recognition and it made you feel proud, you
were ten feet tall and it showed, and all because someone whose
opinion mattered praised you. Well those same principles don't change over the years, and in fact
the need to be recognized grows stronger as we get older as often
times this is the only real recognition we perceive that we get in our
adult years, our friends and families as we get older seem to assume
that we naturally know that they think highly of us, and maybe it's
true that deep down you know that they value you but it's still
important to hear it said and have someone demonstrate how much you're
appreciated. Yes encouragement certainly sweetens the labour and if you wish to
receive that encouragement then you must be prepared to work to the
best of your capabilities, consistently not because you want praise
but because that's how we all should work, as best as we can to the
best of our abilities and by consistently aiming this high you place
yourself in line for praise and other rewards too numerous to mention
and in adopting an attitude of doing your best you ensure that your
chances for recognition increase and more than this, the self
satisfaction that comes from doing your best which is based upon a
positive mental attitude will return to you the same in kind that you
have given which is always the best approach you could possibly have. Now take a deep breath, straighten up and let's get moving we've got work to do. Carl Mason is a Mentor, Coach/Life Consultant and CEO of On Point
Solutions. A passionate and dedicated individual with a commitment to
promote the means by which you can live The Life of your Dreams and BE
the person who you WILL to be. |
