As humans, we feel a desire to be appreciated and reaffirmed by those around us. Some of us feel this need more than others, which can cause us to become “people-pleasers”, something I am very familiar with.

In any type of relationship, it is important to show our counterparts how much they mean to us. Everyone shows effort in different ways – in my situation, I tend to do a lot for those I care about. I’ll make sure my friends wake up on time, have something to eat, and always have a shoulder to cry on when they are in need of support. Sometimes, I feel like I am under-appreciated. This is where the importance of appreciation comes in.

Please make sure to take a second and tell those around you that you are grateful for them. You never know how positively this could effect your friends.