diff --git a/_mental_models/thanking.md b/_mental_models/thanking.md index 75af457..a3c11fe 100644 --- a/_mental_models/thanking.md +++ b/_mental_models/thanking.md @@ -2,29 +2,47 @@ layout: mental-model name: Thanking benefit: Increase good things happening -summary: Sharing our thankfulness increases the likelyhood of the same action happening +summary: Sharing our thankfulness increases the likelihood of the same action happening again. prerequisites: --- -#### Description +## Description -Sincere appreciation increases the likelyhood of other people doing similar actions. Wheres us receiving similar actions. -Also increases the overall happiness in us & around us and strengthens our relationships. +Sincere appreciation increases the likelihood of other people repeating similar actions. It also increases the likelihood of us receiving similar actions in return. -#### Practice +Gratitude strengthens relationships. It raises overall happiness — both in us and around us. -- Think of someone you interacted within the past day -- Think of something that person did/had which you liked. -- Message that person thanking them about it. -- Feel free to send this link and tell them what you're practicing. +When appreciation is expressed genuinely and specifically, it reinforces positive behavior. People naturally move toward environments where they feel valued. -#### Example-1 +## Practice -Someone: Chloe -Something I liked: Offered me to stay at her place in Korea when I visit +- Think of someone you interacted with in the past day. +- Think of something that person did or said that you appreciated. +- Send them a short message thanking them for that specific thing. +- If you want, tell them what you are practicing and share this idea with them. -#### Example-2 +Keep it simple. Keep it sincere. Be specific. -Someone: Siddartha -Something I liked: Gave me a really delicious tea +### Example-1 +**Someone**: Chloe + +**Something I liked**: Offered me to stay at her place in Korea when I visit + +**Sample Message**: _“Hey Chloe, I just wanted to say I really appreciated your offer to let me stay at your place in Korea. That was very generous of you.”_ + +### Example-2 + +**Someone**: Siddartha + +**Something I liked**: He gave me a really delicious tea. + +**Sample Message**: _“Hey Siddartha, that tea you gave me was amazing. I really enjoyed it — thank you for sharing it with me.”_ + +### Example-3 + +**Someone**: Mark + +**Something I liked**: He helped me review my presentation before an important meeting. + +**Sample Message**: _“Hey Mark, I really appreciate you taking the time to go through my presentation with me. Your feedback made it much better. Thank you.”_