Saying Thank You: A Win-Win
Saying Thank You: A Win-Win
Thank you. These are two simple words, but they can make a huge impact for someone. Huge! Many people take these words for granted. It seems like we thank people for things out of habit. When you sneeze, someone says, “God bless you,” and you say, “Thank you.” A server brings you more coffee, you say, “Thank you.” You may not even realize you’re saying it or what impact it has; you just do it. That’s okay! It is the courteous thing to do. You shouldn’t have to think about whether you should say ‘thank you’ to someone. It is a very good habit. When in doubt, say it! “Thank you!”
But have you thought about what those words really can do for someone else, or how they might affect you?
Here is what we found:
- Saying thank you can increase enthusiasm – it’s hard to be in a bad mood when you are being thanked for doing something.
- Saying thank you can make someone smile – who doesn’t like to be thanked for something? It is a small way of letting someone know you care, which should put a smile on their face! “It was another great day; thank you for all your efforts today!”
- Saying thank you can increase your team’s productivity – if your team is enthusiastic, they will feel better about what they are doing. A side effect is increased positivity and it will show up in their results. Ergo, a win-win! “Thank you for another great idea!”
- Saying thank you will make you feel good – finally, you are spreading a little happiness to someone else. That’s a good feeling, both for you and the person you are thanking.
Don’t underestimate the power of saying thank you; it might make a world of difference to someone.
Every day we are thankful that we have created a fun, affordable and safe environment for our Members where they can feel like this is their home away from home. We want them to be as comfortable here as they are in their own home. In addition, we love to see our Members socializing, verbalizing, improvising, evangelizing, visualizing, exercising, having fun, and a host of other activities to provide mental and physical stimulation. Most of all, we get to thank them.
- Thank you for being here.
- Thank you for your terrific smile.
- Thank you for helping us clean up after lunch.
- Thank you for exercising.
- Thank you for folding the clothes.
- Thank you for folding the brochures.
- Thank you for trusting us.
- Thank you for making me smile.
- Thank you for letting us get to know you and your family.
- The world is a truly a better place because of you. Thank you!
Especially as Thanksgiving approaches, we want to let you know that we are thankful for our Members and their families and caregivers, our partners, family, friends, and the NSC team for making this a great year at Naperville Senior Center. Most of all, the best is yet to come… THANK YOU!!
Call to action: pick up the phone right now – it’s never more than an arm’s length away – call a sister, brother, mother or lover and say, “Thank you!”
Come Visit: to learn more about how NSC can provide relief from what seems like overwhelming responsibilities for you, and a great social environment for your loved one, contact us at 630.857.3017. We invite you to Come Visit and see what we have to offer and understand the Naperville Senior Center experience, “Home Away From Home.”
Thank you!
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Workout. Go to a gym, park or even just around the neighborhood. Whether you walk, run, or lift weights, exercise is important to keep you feeling good, both physically and mentally. Schedule the time, like any other appointment, to get it done on a regular basis. Start with 10 minutes. Start today. There is a personal trainer three doors west of our Center.
Just because! Go somewhere calm and relaxing and let the troubles of the day just melt away, even for a little while. You’ll come out feeling refreshed! There is a Mario Tricoci 150 feet from our Center.
Spend time with friends. We stress the importance of socialization for seniors. It helps to improve their attitude, reduces the risk of mental health issues like depression, and lowers blood pressure. The same is true for their caregivers. You spend a lot of time taking care of your loved one, but you also need time to be social with your friends. Have lunch, meet for drinks, or do one of the above items with a friend. It’s important for you to socialize with people outside of your family! Some of our favorite spots include Crosstown Pub & Grill, Sullivan’s, Top Golf and Ogden 6 Movie Theater (inexpensive and THE best popcorn on earth).
The theme of 2019 National Nurses Week is “Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body and Spirit.” We celebrate all nurses, especially our nurses, Julie and Donna. They are the heart of our personalized care programs! We thank them and all nurses who lead the charge for health and wellness.
In 2015 there were 47.8 million senior citizens (65 and above) living in the United States.
Help with cutting the grass, landscaping or shoveling snow. Is there a senior neighbor on your block that uses an old push mower? Or does their grass always seem to be high? Why not take your mower down there and cut it for them. Do the landscape beds need to be weeded or bushes trimmed? Lend a hand and do it for them. When you see snow pile up on their stoop, walkway or driveway, shovel it for them. Ask a neighbor or two to join you and get the job done even faster. It’s only an hour or two out of your day and your senior neighbor will be very grateful.
, raise kids or do something to make the community a better place? Why not say ‘thank you’ to them, just to make them feel like they are still appreciated. Bring a pretty bunch of flowers to brighten their day. Or make a hot meal for them. ‘Thank you’ is so easy to say and it costs very little. Try it out, you might just feel good too!