Hello again; People often ask how I manage to stay so positive and optimistic. They say no one can find the good in everything. They say you must have down days, and they would be right.
Well, maybe I don’t have down days; but I have had down minutes or hours. So, I thought today I would share something I have done to help remind me of how good I am doing.
What is a gratitude page?
In the post title I asked you if you had a gratitude page on your blog or website. In order for you to answer the question I first need to explain what this is. We all have had some success in our business or professional lives. However, we don’t always think about these good days when we are in the middle of a stressful situation. Just one bad event can have you feeling like a failure and questioning whether or not you should even be doing whatever it is you are doing.
So, what if you had a way to remind yourself of just how well you are doing and just how far you have come? This is where the gratitude page comes in. With abundance or gratitude the more you focus on it the more of it you will have in your life. The gratitude page is a way of reminding yourself of your past achievements.
A while back someone suggested having a file on your computer with a list of all your accomplishments so you could look at it when you needed some motivation or inspiration. They suggested you could even create a board in your home or office with photos and clippings. I decided that since everything now days is online why not create a page for this on my website. So, what I did is to create a page I call as seen online. It has links to every time that I have appeared on another person’s website. This includes interviews, guest posts, and podcast appearances.
How I use it
Now any time I start to wonder if I am ever going to reach the level of success I hoped for when starting out; I can go visit this page. I can click on the links and read what people said about me in their round up posts. I can read the comments from my guest posts. I can read the replies from the site owners. I can check out the number of comments and shares. I can also see how my writing and my message have progressed as I have gotten more of these experiences. All of this helps to remind me of how far I have come.
An unintended benefit
This gratitude page serves another purpose that I had not intended on. Say, someone is considering asking me to write a guest post or take part in their podcast? Or what if I want to submit a story idea or an idea for collaborating on a video or some other project? Now, when someone wants to know more about me, I can send them that link along with links to my websites and blogs. It acts as a kind of poor man’s digital press kit. Some sites will allow you to include two links with a guest post. For future reference I plan to use the as seen on link as my second one.
My good friend and sometimes editor Lorraine Reguly recently had the idea to turn it into an even more impressive calling card. She suggested that we replace the plain text links with links using the site owner’s logo. Like I said everything is online. Well, everything online works better with images. 🙂 She convinced me of this, so I asked the site owners for permission to use their logos. Everyone was very generous. Lorraine redid the page for me. Everyone likes it, and I’ve even gotten a comment posted to it.
You do have accomplishments to include
Now, before you tell me you have never done anything that merits being on such a page; I will tell you you just haven’t thought about it long enough yet. We have all done things we are proud of, but the continued push for even bigger successes causes a lot of us to discount our wonderful victories. I know that I don’t always give myself credit for things until I sit down and think about all of them. This used to be only when a friend asked me the question so I had to actually make a list. Trust me if you start counting those events on your fingers you will most likely need both hands. But you have to actually make a list and count them.
A recent example
As an example last week an interviewer asked me what accessible technology i used when we still had the carnival. I told her I only got my first computer with speech a year and a half before the show folded. Until then me and my dad had booked spots using a large wall calendar, a perkins braille writer, and our memories. And with only seven rides we managed to compete with much larger shows with lots more resources. I had forgotten about that, but when someone forced me to think of those days; I was impressed with what I had done to help keep the family carnival rolling. I’m sure you have experiences that give you pleasure, you have just forgotten or under valued them.
Now, when I add a new link to my gratitude page I take a few minutes to read back through the other links and remember how it felt when I got the news about each one. It always puts me in a good mood. Even the ones I had to ask for, and even the ones where I thought what am I thinking when I did them. They are all blessings and I was blessed in some way by each one of them.
The lesson
The lesson is that we all have to take the time to appreciate ourselves. We have all done great things, we just don’t always realize it at the time. For some its because they were raised not to brag; and they see recalling successes as bragging. Some people honestly don’t realize how special what they are doing or have done really is. I used to be one of these with the awe shucks any time someone said how impressed, inspire, or motivated they were by my actions. Far to many of you are just too busy working a regular job, taking care of family, learning new skills, trying to build a business, etc. And some people are so focused on the big goal that none of the little successes along the way mean anything to them. I know that you have to celebrate every victory and sometimes it helps if you can go back and relive one of your better days.
Did you make a list?
I know that if I had read a post like this, or maybe while I was reading it; I would be thinking about how it applies to me. So did you make a list? If so, did you do it in your head, did you say it out loud; or did you actually write it down? Do you already have a similar page on your website or blog? Has this post encouraged you to think about starting one? I hope it has because accomplishments grow when you think about them, count them, and especially when you give thanks for them.
Sharing is caring
This is the part where I ask you to share the post or leave a comment. But I want to be different. If you enjoyed reading the post, then I hope you will visit the page and click through to these people who have been so generous by inviting me to be part of their communities. Once there, you may decide to read a post and discover a new voice that can teach you more about yourself, your business, or why you are here. If this example motivated you to start your own page, then please mention that in the comments. Feel free to share some of the good stuff that you plan on including. Let’s have this be a positive love fest that gets us all ready to take that next step. And if you feel uncomfortable leaving a comment, there is always the contact form.
I love hearing from you regardless of the reason. If you want to get to know me better or if you just want to say hello. If you have a question, just ask. I’m known for being too open if anything. If you have a post you want to share or something you need my help with; I’ll do what I can. It may turn out that you are a perfect client for my coaching services. Or I may be able to help with just a kind word. Whatever, I am here for you. Thanks and take care out there, Max
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You were right Max, as I was reading your post I was thinking about how it applied to me. To answer your question, I do make a list and find that I need to review it often to see what needs to be added (or subtracted). I do write it down. I don’t have a page like that at this time. I hadn’t actually thought about until after reading your post. It’s a good idea that bears some consideration. 🙂
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Hi Susan; Had a weird moment when your quick reply made me think you were going to be critical. silly i know, but then we all have those moments. I know you to be one of my most supportive friends. and you make a good point. there will come a time soon that I will need to prune some of the links. I think I’m still at the I’m happy and blessed to have them stage where it would be hard to think of removing any of them. glad to see I understand what my readers are thinking. 🙂 and so glad you used some of your very limited time to read and comment on my post. thanks so much and take care, max
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Hi Max,
Oh yes…having such a page is SO important, for yourself and for others you link out too as well 🙂
Congratulations on your page, and you know I already commented and shared it the moment I saw it earlier – thank you for doing that dear friend.
Speaking of myself, as time passes and so many people link to you or have you over for interviews – it becomes tough to have so many logos or images on one page (page loading takes time), and when I realized that I needed to have such a page and sat to make the list, there were just too many people I had to link out too.
You can see such a page, which is the ‘About’ page on my blog. It says little about me but more about the blog, and shows all the links of those who have linked to me, mentioned me, or where all I have been interviewed and where all I have guest posted, and I keep adding it all up there.
It’s one way to give back to those who have been so kind and giving to us I feel. And as you rightly mentioned, it’s one way to go back and visit them or remember those times, and even link to if required.
Earlier I used to even have the numerous awards I received from many on the same page, but I shifted those to ‘Achievements’ as I wrote small posts on them, which was again when I was new to blogging around 2 years back.
With time, things change and as we grow, though we let go of a lot of things, but gratitude is something that I just cannot forget.
Thanks for sharing this with us – a great reminder for those of us who still have to make their pages. Have a nice weekend 🙂
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Hi Harleena; thanks for the kind words. sorry i didn’t reply to this one sooner. every now and then we all miss one, but I’m still sorry. You are right eventually I will have to remove some of the images or break them up into more than one page. believe it or not i’ve yet to receive any awards not even the ones your friends nominate you for that are basically just blog hops disguised as awards. Just the other day i visited a site where the owner had over 100 testimonials most of them audio or video. I thought they may all be treasured but posting them all felt like over kill. of course we are in very different stages and maybe my opinion will be different at some point in the future. I doubt it and hope not. thanks for looking out for me, max
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I’ve been really lucky to realize already at the age of 19, that the basic state of living is “happy”, and single incidents, no matter how painful they are, do not change that. So, however dissatisfied I’ve been, or sad, disappointed, angry or frustrated, I’ve never lost that basic feeling and forgotten to be grateful about it.
Believe me, there has been times when I had every reason not to be…
But how could I, after all I’ve tattooed it on my skin, a reminder of the circumstances that lead me to realize it. I see it every day and I’ve added more to accompany that one. That’s my gratitude journal all over my shoulder. I have scars I rather not remember, but also those I never want to forget 🙂
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Hi Eve; i like that line about having scars i don’t want to remember and others I never want to forget. thanks for reminding me that the bad times can be worth remembering too as long as we learn something from it and don’t dwell upon it. and i had no idea you were so young. take care my friend, max
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Wel… I’m not that young anymore 🙂
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none of us are; i’m 48 now but finally feel like I’m on the right path. thanks, max
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who is? 🙂 the key is to keep young in your heart and mind. I try to think of my dog penny because even though she is eight years old she still has lots of times when she runs and plays like she was eight weeks old. take care, max
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Hi Max.
I haven’t got a gratitude page, but I might consider this idea in the future. I always look back at how far I’ve come and spare a thought for all those people who have supported my cause, but never written things down.
Thanks for sharing a great post.
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Hi Bola; glad you liked the post. And if you ever do add such a page, be sure and send me the link. Or maybe you can mention some of the things you are thankful for. take care, max
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Never thought of a page, but it is worth thinking about. I do have a very long thank you list that I include with my prayers…:)
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Hi Jacqueline; yes keeping our friends and loved ones in our prayers is the best place to start. thanks, max
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Max — I just left a comment on your gratitude page. It’s a wonderful idea. Instead of tearing ourselves down over a petty mistake, let’s celebrate our achievements instead!
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Thanks Jeannette; With your being so knowledgeable about marketing and what is acceptable and what isn’t or what should at least be avoided I appreciate both of your comments and will reply to both. I do know it helps to be reminded from time to time. Take care, Max
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Hey Max,
I actually don’t have a page like that and I didn’t keep up with all the guest posts I’ve written or all the other ones that I’ve been mentioned in. To be honest with you, it’s hard to keep up with is all now.
Some of my earlier guests posts, those blogs have shut down so they’re long gone. I guess when I started this I never assumed that anyone would really care or that I would be where I am now so I just didn’t really keep up with them all. I wish I had but there’s no way I could remember them all now.
I do have a morning ritual though and a gratitude list that I go through so that is always in the front of my mind when I go through my own slump days. I’m just truly blessed in that respect and that will have to do for now.
Great share Max and enjoy your weekend my friend.
~Adrienne
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Hi Adrienne; first it was a very relaxing weekend. my laptop was at the apple store so no internet no emails just tv books and the family. and its so encouraging to hear that the commenting super star adrienne smith once wondered if anyone would care too. I am obviously still at the beginning or at least in the early stages so this was easier and more necessary. I’m sure you never take anything for granted. And i can tell by your words when you are featured on another site that this never gets old for you either. The key point is to take that time every day in whatever format works for you to remind yourself that you are special you are successful and you have so much more in front of you. and like i said this idea may work better for me since making a board in my room wouldn’t have the same impact for me. I appreciate all your support and encouragement. take care my friend, max
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Hi Max
I am such a huge advocate of gratitude that I have dedicated a section on my blog specifically for gratitude and gratitude matters. I have done quite a few posts on that topic. So it is nice to see you have a page that you have set aside for that.
We can never forget to say thank you to the people who have impacted our lives one way or the other. Being grateful for blessings we have received opens the door for even greater blessing to pour in.
Great idea for your website Max. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
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Hi Yvonne; Thanks for the comment. I had a good weekend with no internet due to my laptop being in for repairs. my family thinks it was driving me crazy. what they don’t know is it gave me permission to do nothing but read watch tv and hangout. yes we have to show appreciation to those who have blessed us. and showing that gratitude helps us remember just how good we have it. glad you liked the idea of me having this page. thought some might see it as self serving. and maybe people who don’t know me will, but thankfully my friends like you see it for what it is a way for me to remind myself when the storms come. take care, max
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An online gratitude page is something I have not thought of. I might have to try this. I have written out a lot of gratitude lists and I do find them amazingly helpful. They can serve as great reminders to appreciate the small things and they can also help you reframe your thoughts. I would write gratitudes out to things that were making me angry or such and be appreciative for what they were teaching me. Over time I became less angry. It does work.
Hope you are doing well Max.
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Hi Sebastian; Thanks, you are the second person to remind me that even the negative things that happen should be appreciated. We should give thanks for and show gratitude for all life’s lessons. and often its the failures we remember. Just like when i was in school I never got a question wrong twice. I would remember those answers longer. thanks for the reminder. Am doing well especially now that I have my laptop back and can get back to work after a restful weekend. Take care, max
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Yes, as I was reading this, I was trying to think of accomplishments I could put on a list. I have a few I might be able to say were good. I just don’t feel that great about myself. I’m going to think about it though. Maybe I’ll even quit being so depressed. So thanks a lot for this post!
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Hello; a good first step to avoiding depression is to focus on the positive in your life. An action doesn’t have to be great by anyone’s standards but your own. And its those first little steps that lead to the big accomplishments. I urge you to take another look at what you have done so far and get more excited about it. maybe sharing some of them with me in an email might help you. You weren’t put on this earth to be depressed. I’m here to help, max
I LOVE this idea! I’m totally stealing this one Max! Thanks for sharing.
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thanks Meredith; got a big grin on my face from hearing that you liked it that much. now i just need to come up with a way to remind myself of what i want. You know its important to decide what success will look like and have things to remind you of how you will get there. Maybe you have an idea I can steel. take care, max
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When I was reading this post , I was thinking how I can apply this to me. It is good Idea to have such page and hopefully I will also go for such page to pay gratitude.
It is good idea to pay tribute to all those who help you while achieving your goal.
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Hi Andleeb; so glad that you liked the idea. I wasn’t sure how it would be received. i do appreciate everyone who has helped me. and i don’t just mean the guest shots but also people who have shared my posts on social media or left comments. I appreciate you my friend. take care, max
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That is a great idea Max and we can all do with a lift every now and then to make sure we keep moving forward in life and on the right track…both equally as important. You are full of these kinds of inspirations Max.
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I have ben working on my page. I just call it Guest Posts. I am looking forward to checking yours out now. So you say you may have to go and trim some of the links you currently have there…does that mean my testimonial I wrote for you? 🙂 Just wondering. 😉 Glad you had a quiet weekend away from technology.
Hi Kerry; No sweetie, I was talking about on the as seen on page. I don’t have enough testimonials where i would be deleting any. besides I was talking to a fellow coach the other day who told me he has over 150 of them on his site. To me that is a bit excessive unless you know the people personally or unless they just had such great things to say. I love yours so much because I didn’t ask you for it. You said what you felt and then I asked if I could just copy it to my site. that kind of honesty can’t be beat. by the way your link didn’t show up, was there a problem? thanks so much and take care, Max
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Max, this is a wonderful idea! Yes, I’ve seen people post things in their sidebars or even have a page for their writing portfolio (and even an Appearances page, like I have on my author website, Laying It Out There) but I have never heard of it being called a Gratitude page.
What a wonderful name for it!
Thanks for the boost of inspiration today, Max. I’ll have to remind myself of how far I’ve come… more often.
I appreciate the mention in your post, too. Thank you.
By the way, I loved this post and the only thing that could have made it better was to include an image in it. That way, it could be shared on Pinterest. Perhaps you just forgot, and can add one to it. When you do, let me know and I will pin the image to a few boards. OK?
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Hi Lorraine; glad you liked the post. And my commitment to honesty wouldn’t have let me write it any other way. You were the one who had the big idea about adding the images and encouraging me to get the permissions so the page could be improved. Just wish I could have said editor instead of sometimes. 😉 As for the photo I’m never sure what to include. I don’t have any new ones of me and hate to use the same image over and over again. maybe I need to ask my friends for help. Of course, that would mean deciding on my topic sooner so my friends could be thinking of an image to suggest. thanks for the help and your willingness to do more. You are a good friend, Max
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Hi Max,
This is really an excellent idea! 🙂
I have never thought about this Gratitude Page before but after reading your post I might create mine too and put it on my widget. Btw, I like the way your website look on my tablet, did you redesign it? I know that Lorraine edit your page, she’s done a wonderful job. Anyhoo, my friend, will be sharing this!
Have a great week!
Angela
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Hi Angela;
I’m glad you thought it was a good idea. I’ll be looking forward to checking out your page. lorraine did her magic on the as seen online and my coaching page. she wants to do more, and i want her to; but I’m waiting for the money to show up. I know its coming. 🙂 thanks for being here for me, max
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Hello Max,
I’d say that this is an excellent idea. I haven’t thought of creating a gratitude page before, but i do have all my accomplishments on a folder i created.
Trust me, i still go through the folder and look how far have come… I might just create a page for this as you posted here 🙂
Thanks for such a lovely post friend. Have a good week ahead…
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Hi;
I’m glad to hear you have a way of reminding yourself just how well you are doing. And don’t forget that this page is also good fro the people that you have been blessed to have come into your life. I tell people that I have yet to have a guest post or podcast appearance that I asked for. But when I get them I am supremely grateful and show it. If you do create such a page, I hope you send me the link. Take care my friend, Max
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Great post Max. This is something I like very much and I like how you say you have down minutes rather than a down day. I have seen the effect of one failure on erasing all the accomplishments one has and I will definitely need to do a gratitude page to remind myself of my successes as well
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Hi Welli; Glad you liked the post. And if your page or wall ends up being online, I hope you will send me the link. Yes no one can be happy or even positive all the time. the key is to keep a low moment from ruining your whole day. take care my friend, max
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Hi Max
This is a Good Post I just left a comment on your gratitude page. It’s a wonderful idea. Instead of tearing ourselves down over a petty mistake, let’s celebrate our achievements instead!
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hi lina; thanks for the kind words. glad you liked the new page. best of luck to you, max
Nice idea Max. I can see how a gratitude page can really help you stay positive.
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Hi Ken; that’s definitely the goal. and Just today I got word of an interview being posted to the AFB, American Foundation for the Blind website; so the wall continues to grow. wishing you all the best on your journey, max
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Hi Max! Thanks for this post. It did get me thinking about the value of creating my own gratitude page and you are right, I was thinking “but I don’t have anything to put on it.” You’re also right about the power of putting thoughts into written word instead of just thinking them. It’s almost like the thought takes on a deeper meaning and has a higher level of commitment when you can see the words. I also appreciate the way you’ve demonstrated building a community of supporters. It’s lonely out there and it’s almost like being in a boat with no paddle without people around you to support the process. Thanks for the post!
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Hi Angela; Yes, we have to do anything we can to remind ourselves that we aren’t alone. There are people in other boats and people on the shoreline who want us to make it safely to our destination. and building a community online is one way to do this. I haven’t been as active commenting lately. all the time lost to doctor’s appointments plus having to send my laptop in for repairs has gotten me behind. but i do appreciate every comment and each wonderful person like you who takes the time to leave one. I will do better at responding and visiting their sites. thanks so much for being part of team Ivey. Take care my friend, Max
Wonderful idea, I may try it. What I have added to my blog is a page with links to all the guest blog posts I wrote so they can be found easily in case someone wants to sample my writing before sending me an email. I have seen gratitude pages before with other bloggers. Must keep this in mind. Maybe for my fifth anniversary!
Hi Alice; Well, then in my opinion you already have a gratitude page you just don’t see it that way yet. the point is to recognize those sites that were gracious and generous enough to include your writing on their sites. and the page of guest posts will allow you to look back at past successes. do you ever visit those posts and reread any of your comments. trust me it can be a great pick me up. its also a place where you can follow up with a direct email and expand your circle of friends. You may even get new subscribers or offers for additional guest posts and podcast invites. Just change the way you think about the page my friend, Max
Max, you are brilliant. I never thought about it that way. Yes, I do check and answer questions or thank commenters on those pages. However, I never thought of it that way.
You are awesome! Thanks, Alice
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Hi Alice; well we have all heard it a hundred times online. Its not what happens but its how you react to or what you think about what happened that matters. I am constantly looking for ways to see things in a positive light. Of course, it helps that before now I never went asking for these opportunities. So, they felt more like presents and less like rewards for hard work. Thanks for your comment. I always love hearing how awesome I am. You are a real sweetie too. Take care, max
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Great article. People should acknowledge those who have helped them along the way. I always put links to their sites, even if my page has nothign to do with what they do.
Hi William; Yes it is a good practice, but how many people have you seen online who fail to do it. This is why people appreciate being thanked so much especially online. Most people don’t do it for the pat on the back or for what you can do for them. They honestly want to help. I’ve been blessed so have gone a little father to make sure they know. Just like I want you to know how much I appreciate you being a regular follower of my blog and someone who always leaves a thoughtful comment. Take care my friend, Max
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Hi Maxwell,
A gratitude page is an excellent idea. I noticed in the comments that some people use their About Me page for this purpose. That works well, too. Love your “As Seen Online.” Even the title is inviting, reminiscent of “as seen on tv”!
I have a page on my business website (not the site where I usually blog) that highlights mentions from fellow bloggers. I created it as a way to remember who remembers my contributions … and to remind me to thank them and share their writings, products, etc.
Thank you for writing about this. We can never be too grateful!
BTW, my page is called “Peer Recognition by Small Businesses Online” => http://strategicmovesconsulting.com/about/peer-recognition-small-businesses-online/
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Hi Vernessa; then it sounds like you already have one of these pages. that is good that you show appreciation to those who have mentioned you. I need to add two new ones to mine one for the american foundation for the blind and another for ryan vidall. down side to letting my editor make the page pretty is now i don’t feel comfortable editing it. 🙂 thanks for the complements, max
Hi Max,
You are absolutely right! We do need that reminder from time to time…
Sometimes my growth in social media for my travel blog is slow but when I look at how far I’ve come… well, it’s awesome! So one of the things I’m going to do this hour is create a Gratitude page. Thanks for the suggestion and it’s great getting to know you!
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Hi Christina; thanks for the kind words. What I am finding is quite a few people have a page but don’t think of it as a gratitude page. They see it as a promotional tool. I understand the value of that, but to me thinking of it the way I do is much more positive. and i believe thinking and acting in a spirit of abundance and thanksgiving tends to breed more success and abundance. I am happy to meet you and also look forward to getting to know you better. Let me know if I can do anything to help. Warm regards, max
I have honestly never heard of a gratitude page before but I have to admit is a brilliant idea . Its like a to do list and a motivator all in one. I think I am do some more research on this and see if I can make one for myself
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Hi marty; thanks for the kind words. a lot of people have these pages, they just don’t call them that or think of them in that way. trust me once you start seeing it as a gratitude page and not a marketing tool you will get so much more results out of it. take care, max
Brilliant idea Max! I keep a journal and a digital file for my guest posts, etc., but it never occurred to me to use that information to share with others. I’ve been blogging for 4 years so it’s probably not realistic to backtrack too much, but I can definitely think of a few highlights I could start with and grow from there. Thanks so much for sharing, and I look forward to reading more of your inspiring messages in the future.
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Hi Marquita; well then it sounds like you are already doing the important part. You don’t have to do it exactly like i have just as long as you have a way to remind yourself of your past accomplishments. If you have an easy way to revisit them then you are less likely to be dragged down into a depression on those days when something doesn’t go quite right. I’m looking forward to getting to know you better and learning more from you. thanks and take care my new friend, max
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Hi Max,
When i first saw the title, my mind goes to the appreciation page which shows up after commenting.
This is an excellent idea, i think i have seen a similar gratitude page which include links of guest post written on other blog but different page tittle from yours.
Bragging you said many will think of about the page, even if it is, it Worth it ;)! To me, is an inspiring page.
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Hi I’m glad you were inspired by the page and saw it for what it is my way of giving thanks to these people and to remind myself of how good i have it. and you are right people will think what they will. It doesn’t sound like many thought it was bragging. thank goodness, Max