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Ten ways to show your appreciation to coworkers

Wang Yip
4 min readFeb 22, 2020

Chances are, you’re working on a team that is all moving in one direction towards a goal. Maybe it is to develop a piece of software. Or it is to get the numbers just right on a spreadsheet. Or to slowly construct a bridge. Whatever it is, we have all heard the saying that you can get more done with more people than you can by yourself.

I am tremendously blessed to be working with some of the smartest individuals. I learn something new every single day. And if you are blessed to work with some of the smartest people who are positive, encouraging and lift you up, there are great ways to show your appreciation. Here are ten ideas for you:

Offering your help

Yesterday, I logged into my computer to answer an e-mail. As I was on, a coworker messaged me and while my coworker did not say it directly, I did feel that they needed help in some way. I asked them how I could help. My coworker didn’t ask me for help so I offered it to them. They did not take me up on my offer though, but it gave them very positive encouragement that they could rely on someone else if they needed it.

Saying thank you and genuinely meaning it

A little while later though, my coworker did ask for my help. I was going to be a fresh set of eyes on some…

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Wang Yip
Wang Yip

Written by Wang Yip

Author of Essential Habits. I write about personal development, work and managing your career. Connect with me at www.wangyip.ca

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