Mother Appreciation
Show Your Mother
Appreciation With These Five Easy Tips
This Mother's Day, show your Mother appreciation, show her how you
truly feel by expressing your love in a way that fits her style. Dr.
Gary Chapman, the author of the book The Five Love Languages,
finds that we all have our own style, or language of love. Some people
need to hear words of appreciation to feel loved, while others feel
more loved by quality time. When you select a gift, or token of
appreciation, with your Mother's style in mind, you are sure to find a
gift that pleases. Here are some suggestions for each of the five
styles:
1. Words of Affirmation
While I love you may be the first words of
affirmation that come to mind, these are certainly not the only ones.
Compliments, appreciation, thanks for deeds done or gifts received all
work. The important thing is to be specific and not to use vague
generalizations. When using words of affirmation to thank someone for a
gift, be sure to include some acknowledgement of the cost to the other
person and the value to you. A letter can be a powerful way to show
your mother appreciation for you and your Mom.
2. Quality Time
Quality time is giving someone your undivided attention. It could be
something as simple as sharing a conversation, or doing something you
both enjoy together. Quality time is not watching TV or movies together
because the screen is the focus of attention, not Mom. Remember, do
what Mom enjoys on her special day.
3. Receiving Gifts
From flowers to fancy diners, gifts are the customary way to show
appreciation on Mother's Day. The most important factor is a visible
reminder of love, not so much the cost of the gift. In times of crisis
or of loneliness, physical presence is a powerful gift.
4. Acts of Service
Acts of service are those things we do to take care of the people we
love. Take over Mom's chores like cooking or cleaning to show your love
or do something for her she can not do herself like fixing the car or
cleaning the gutters. Many of the loving acts traditionally performed
by Mothers are acts of service.
5. Physical Touch
Physical touch is important to all human beings. A hug, holding hands,
or massaging sore muscles and joints are all examples of a loving
physical touch. Remember older people need to be touched as much as
young people.
Most Mothers are adept at recognizing love from their children no
matter what age and what form it takes. But, when you take the time to
understand your Mother's love language and express your love and
appreciation her way, you send a powerful message. When determining
your mother's primary love language, think about the ways that she
tends to show support to others most. If Mom is always cooking
something special in the kitchen, then acts of service may be most
important to her. If she is always giving you verbal encouragement,
perhaps words of affirmation are important.
Which ever method you choose, it is important to show your mother
appreciation. You will find that thoughtful and heartfelt appreciation
is always a present that will please- the perfect Mother's Day Gift.
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for help expressing words of appreciation for your mother?
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