15 Ways to Show Gratitude

15 POWERFUL WAYS TO SHOW GRATITUDE FOR OTHERS:  100’s of easy random acts of kindness ideas.

I’m truly thankful for the trust, and confidence my clients have entrusted in me at Brazos County Realty throughout this year in College Station, TX.

As  important as it is  to verbally express gratitude,  it’s even better to SHOW gratitude to the people we work with, associate with, and especially our families who are closest to us.   Here’s some ideas that will make this Thanksgiving exceptional and one to remember.

1. MAIL A HANDWRITTEN NOTE OR LETTER TO SOMEONE

Snail mail seems to be a lost art form these days, yet everyone I know loves receiving mail that isn’t just bills. Tell that person what you love or admire about them in a written form and you’ll be sure to make their day!

2. GIVE HUGS – LOTS OF THEM!

You don’t have to be one of those people standing on the corner holding a “free hugs” sign, but do offer up more hugs and affection to those you love. Hugs have been proven to decrease stress levels in both people partaking – what a great way to reduce some stress for someone having a rough day!

3. DO A FAVOR FOR SOMEONE

Whether it’s dropping soup off to your sick friend, bringing coffee or treats to a neighbor just to brighten their day, or running an errand for someone. Simple favors like these can go a long way in showing others that you care about them, and doing these small favors will likely put you in a great mood as well. It always feels good to give to others!

4. PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT

Maybe this person is wavering in their abilities and questioning whether or not they are capable of completing something they might like to do. Be an encouragement to them and a cheerleader to help them in reaching their goals. Sometimes all it takes is someone else believing in us to help us make our dreams happen.

5. GIVE A GENUINE COMPLIMENT

If you appreciate how a friend of yours is always so uplifting to you and is a great positive influence in your life, tell them that!

6. SHARE YOUR SKILLS

If you are a master photographer, perhaps offer up your skills to a friend to take their family’s Christmas portrait this year. Or maybe you are excellent at writing resumes and you have a friend who is struggling to find work – offer up your talents, and I’m sure they will very much appreciate it!

7. CELEBRATE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS

When something wonderful happens for someone else, be happy for them and celebrate their accomplishments. Even if you might feel a bit of envy, push that to the side and focus instead of being happy for that person and celebrate all the hard work they did to achieve their goal. Celebrating for someone else feels a heck of a lot better than throwing yourself a pity party!

8. PERFORM A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS

Random acts of kindness are such a fun way to spread cheer and joy to others around us! I’m loving these ideas for 50 Easy Random Acts of Kindness from Frugal on the Prairie.

9. OFFER SUPPORT

If someone is going through a hard time, let them know you are there for them. Sometimes just knowing that others are thinking of us and are there with an open ear if we want to talk about it can make someone going through a rough time feel so much better.

10. TIP WELL FOR SERVICE

If your hairstylist gave you an awesome hair cut, or your waiter made your meal an extra pleasant experience, be sure to tip extra for that. What might only be a few extra dollars out of your pocket can really make the day of someone who relies on that income to make a living. Not only that, but it will make them feel good that you acknowledged their efforts!

11. BE FULLY PRESENT

Giving others our full attention and presence when we are with them is one of the greatest gifts we can give. It shows that we respect and care for them enough to give them our undivided attention.

12. PAY IT FORWARD TO A STRANGER

The next time you are getting coffee or a quick meal, try paying for someone behind you in line. A small gesture like this can really make waves of kindness, as that person will likely continue to pay it forward as well.

13. BE POSITIVE

Even when times are tough, it can help those struggling to be around someone else with a positive attitude. Positivity can be super contagious! Wouldn’t you rather spread that than negativity?

14. INVITE THEM TO DO SOMETHING YOU KNOW THEY’LL LOVE

Maybe they have been wanting to see a new movie that came out, or try out a restaurant but can’t find anyone to go with them. Invite them to go with you, even if it may not be your cup of tea. Your gesture will be appreciated and will show them how much you care for them.

15. SMILE OFTEN

Sometimes I think we can underestimate the power that a simple smile can bring to others. I know that when I’m having a rough day and even a stranger smiles at me while grocery shopping, it truly has the power to turn my entire day around. Just knowing that someone cared enough to brighten my day always puts me in a good mood.

How do you like to show gratitude for others? Which of these powerful ways to show gratitude for others is your favorite?

 

Myke Leatham, Broker/Owner

Brazos County Realty in College Station, TX

979-693-0201

Prescreening Tenants in Bryan/College Station, TX

 

Make note that there are several different search engines within Brazos County to help you pre-screen future tenants. It’s important to check these links each and every time you get an application.  It may be foolish to let your guard down when leasing out one of your most important investments.  

 Justiceweb   I’m not suggesting that you search every link for every potential tenant (though it doesn’t take long), because some of them are not as applicable to you as others. But I highly encourage you to save the Judicial Records Search and be cautious who you lease to.

  Sheriff Jail Search  is updated as soon as someone is booked into jail in this county. It shows you their latest address given to the jail and their latest mugshot, plus all the charges. Criminal Case and Criminal Hearing searches are not updated immediately and those search engines are designed to let the public keep track of where someone is in the judicial system once arrested.

J.P. Civil Search .  This allows you to see if judgments against a person in the way of eviction, also called Forcible Entry Detainer, has occurred in this county. These eviction judgments are not posted on Justiceweb until the judge issues eviction after a civil court hearing.  So, if the tenant is served with a hearing date for an eviction, and they move out before then, obviously, there will be no court date. When this happens, there will be no evidence of the problem tenant on J.P. Civil Search. So be aware. This group attempts to fill that gap among other loopholes that often allow you as landlords to get burned by low-quality tenants.

J.P. Criminal Search

Criminal Case Search

Yahoo Neighborhood Website for Bryan, TX owners and property managers.  This site has a list of past tenants who have been evicted, skipped, done damage to a property, or bounced checks, etc….  It’s a good ‘DO NOT RENT TO’ list which was designed by officer Will Holt in the Bryan Police Department so that when one tenant does damage to a property, that they won’t be able to go across the street to another unsuspecting landlord and do it again.  Once you have applied to gain access, you will be able to post to it.  This site is well worth your time and it is updated regularly.  Click on ‘Groups’ at the top, then ‘More’, then choose the database to the ‘Proceed with caution tenants’.

 

Your detective work may be made a little easier if you utilize Facebook and these other tools to help  prescreen applicants.

“Generally people leave their pictures up and leave themselves unguarded. When you do your email pre-screen, most people give their real name. It’s very easy to look up a given name on Facebook. If you look up an applicant’s post on Facebook for instance, and they’re celebrating being clean X days with pictures of needles, you may find other posts which substantiate what you are really thinking.

The other thing about Facebook is that you can see applicants’ pets and get at least a good idea of how many people are in their family. If they post that they have three kids and they show pictures, then that unmasks the pre-screening claim that only two people will be living in the house.  Hmmmm… Also, the gal that replied in this pre-screen questionnaire, said that she had an “English terrier” (which doesn’t exist). So of course it was obvious that it’s a pit bull mix.

If you’re not on Facebook, you might fake a profile so you can check these things! It’s also interesting to see their friends. It’s not necessarily about partying, just what’s acceptable among their group. You can see if the applicant is a gamer, a gangster, if they have dogs, and what clubs they belong to in some cases. For example, if the applicant is a biker enthusiast or sympathetic to questionable groups of your way of thinking. It could be very telling.

It’s my hope that all my investors will have a rewarding and satisfying experience as property owners.  Prescreening is an important way to keep not only our properties safe and sound, but our communities as well.

I’m here if you need me.

Myke

 

‘Let Myke Help You With Your HOMEwork!’

Myke Leatham, Broker

Brazos County Realty, LLC

13464 I and GN Rd.

College Station, TX  77845

Email:  [email protected]

Office:  979-693-0201

Website:  www.CollegeStationHomes.com

 



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