Noticed
Today when I was sketching layout options for a client by hand, they said to me “Wow! You’re really good at this!” (and “You should come design my house!,” ha ha).
I thought “wow,” when they said that. Wow, it’s nice to feel useful*. Wow, it’s fun to work with a client who’s excited about their project. And, wow, that made me feel good.
My bosses at both of my jobs are great about positive reinforcement, but there’s something special about it when it comes from a client. It satisfies that deep human need to be noticed for the hard work you do. And that need to be noticed, at all.
I hope you get a chance to be that person doing the praising and noticing, and that it comes back your way.
*for my particular set of skills
Themocracy
That’s such a positive thought! I’m glad you were recognized and that it brightened your day.
Thank you! It really made me feel good! 🙂