I used to have trouble receiving compliments.  For my 50th birthday, my husband through me a surprise party and all those who attended gave me verbal and written favorable nods.  It was quite an honoring experience.  I’ve had similar experiences with work, in companies and with clients.  It’s humbling, and yet you know what?  I’ve enjoyed it too.

Maybe you are about to get acknowledged or have already received slaps on the back of praise that stunned you.  As they say”you did a great job,” you might feel some akwardness with all this attention and thanks.  Perhaps you feel it wasn’t really as big as deal as others think it was – OR – you just are uncomfortable with praise.

Get over it.  This is your time to bask in the sun.  Whether you worked hard or hardly worked but the deed got done,  others may want to show they are grateful.

1.  Listen and don’t interrupt the complimenters.  Be grateful for the acknowledgement coming your way and soak in the kind words.   Don’t reject any additional benefits, but accept them gracefully.

2.  If it helps to recall those times you did something large or small that no one noticed and let yourself feel worthy of the sweetness of satisfying others, then do that now.

3. There will always be others who’ve helped you and be sure to mention them, but don’ t use it to deflect the moment.  It’s your time to shine now.

You did a great job and deserve recognition.  When you’ve fully taken it in, you can move on.  But not before.

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