I used to have trouble receiving compliments.  For my 50th birthday, my husband threw 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 praise that stunned you.  As they say, “you did a great job,” you might feel some awkwardness with all this attention and thanks.  Perhaps you feel it wasn’t really as big a 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 let the complimenters finish what they have to say.  Be grateful for the acknowledgement coming your way and soak in the kind words.   Try to accept any and all additional benefits gracefully.

2.  Try to recall those times you did something large or small that others noticed and appreciated and let yourself feel worthy of the sweetness that you bring in service to others.

3. There will always be others who’ve helped you and, while you’re greatful for that, best not to hide behind their accomplishments to deflect attention and praise of you.  It’s your time to shine now.

You did a great job and deserve recognition.  When you’ve fully absorbed thank you’s, you can move on, but if you’re in such a hurry to do what’s next, you won’t experience the satisfaction your hard work brings.

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