Of course I like it when you're happy. (Plus that little matter of my narcissistic side.)
Melody | Thursday, 3 July, 2008 at 11:16 PM 
Business is good. Perhaps I mentioned this already? I'm having fun with 4 different website development projects, not to mention that recently completed sweet little graphic banner design for someone who's working on her own site. I'd love to tell you the joy of the work is all it takes to spur me on. I could tell you that, even.
It'd be a lie, though. I'd be happy, sure, but not satisfied in that extra little way that's missing when nobody notices your job well done.
Therefore, imagine my pleasure when I opened an email just now, only to read this little note in response to some graphic samples I sent over to a client earlier today:
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE #2!!!!! That is the look I am trying to achieve!!!! AWESOME!!! I am soooo EXCITED I don't think I will be able to sleep!
I'm really so very easy to please. Just throw your gratitude at my feet and tell me you love my work (or my sense of humor, my laughter, my cooking... are we starting to get the picture?) and I'm a happy, happy girl.
'Course I was already a happy, happy girl. Turns out your acknowledgement just makes it that much better!
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Reader Comments (4)
Positive reinforcement is a beautiful thing! Our world would be a happier, more productive and positively impacting place to live if we all took the time to express our gratitude and praise to those that assist us in our daily routines!!! It is so simple to say, "Thank you! You made a differnce!"
You made me think of an article in the July issue Reader's Digest on "Why We're Happy" by Arthur C. Brooks.
Read it if you get time--it's good.
Yes, it helps to be happy--we are more productive.
Melody, you ARE good at what you do.
Have a Happy Fourth!
atta girls are always nice. Hip hip hurray for a job well done. You're the best!
LW: I couldn't agree more. And am glad to know yet another like-minded person. Thank you.
Thanks Mom! Hang on to that magazine for me; when I visit I'll read yours! Hope your 4th was great, too. xo
Tamara, good to see your name! You're right - they are nice. Thanks for the sweet words...