Thread: How to be happy
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Old 08-08-2009, 07:32 AM   #78
Shawnee123
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Dagney, that is good advice. It costs us nothing to take a few extra seconds to acknowledge someone. A few years ago my New Year's resolution was to remember to fill out a comment card, or tell a manager, or something along those lines, when I was pleased with the service and help I was given.

I know what it means to me when I am thanked by a student, and I can see that I really helped, or made their day better.

Since then, I still make a conscious effort to appreciate those kinds of things and let them know that I appreciated them. It makes me happy to do so.
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