Another reason to be Thankful- Better Health!

When we express gratitude, a result is good health.

When you're in an appreciation mode, your life is healthier.

When you're in a negative mode your life is not healthy.

What I find awesome about this is more and more companies are seeing the benefits 

of being grateful and are creating attitude 

of gratitude cultures!

 

Being grateful not only makes you feel better, it makes everyone around you feel better.

It is a fact- expressing gratitude & thankfulness brings good health!

What else? Giving is free! 

Giving can be as simple as a wave to your neighbour, holding the door open for the person behind you, 

plugging the parking meter ( this happened to me! Experience my story of how giving a "gift" a day 

changed and continues to change my life. )

Does this all sound a bit Pollanna-ish? Why not try it first before you dismiss it.

Share results with me here by posting a comment.

January is National Thank You Month!

January is National Thank you Month! 

Most of us know, people rank being appreciated at their job as more important than the 

amount they earn when it comes to their overall job satisfaction- so start thanking today!
Start off easy- no cards required as

post it notes make great thank you cards- 

really no tac is needed! Post on ipad, computer station, lunchroom.

Ensure your thank you is immediate. 

Better late than never doesn't necessarily work in this case. 

Within 48 hours is a good measure.

Be specific. 

"Thank you for ensuring our deadline was met." 

The message shows you noticed, and care and the person 

knows how they helped- being able to easily repeat the action again!

Have fun thanking this month!

Happy Holidays -12 Days of Christmas

 12 Drummers Drumming photo by Janet Helm

Just over 12 years ago I started my company because I knew there were people who understood 

the power of appreciation in the workplace. 

That giving was so much more than what is in the gift box and that

recognition when done strategically and genuinely will enrich lives, motivate, inspire and create loyalty. 

12 years later I am thrilled and grateful I continue to collaborate with business leaders who experience bottom line results because of their recognition practices.

 

This year's holiday card is the last in our series, 

The 12 Days of Christmas.

To see the entire series see below and here.

Yes, my sons are relieved they won't have to pose for future holiday cards and

I am excited for what is next at Janet Helm- as in 2012 we are 

introducing new solutions to help our clients continue to give creatively and with meaning.

 

This holiday season I wish you and yours a season filled 

with much peace, love and laughter.

Janet

Stylish Way to Logo

Instead of embroidered logos use

private woven labels. We create our clients' logos as quality woven labels then sew them into the recognition gifts we design and produce for them. Woven labels inside jackets, on blankets, in scarf seams are a stylish and subtle way to brand your gift, not to mention the recipients are more inclined to wear them!

Remember your recognizing your employees and customers with a gift not a promotional item.

Think Outside The Gift Box

Some of you know I adore contemporary design, so when I saw this gingerbread house I was thrilled to see someone thinking outside the "gingerbread house kit" box if you will!

This holiday season before you rush to make decisions, I encourage you to think outside the standard gift box.

 In our recent issue of Giving we share ideas and tips to help you with your holiday giving. 

Read the heartwarming and genuine story behind Colliers tartan we designed for them.

Instead of paper, give eco-friendly wood gift cards

as they will stand out from the crowd as well as

send earth friendly holiday wishes.

Check out more ideas here or call me directly 604 730 2600

To modern meaningful giving!

Janet

 photo of gingerbread house compliments of paperseed



photo courtesy of paperseed

"Stay hungry. Stay foolish." Steve Jobs

Stay Hungry Stay Foolish

"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. 

Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, 

all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. 

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know 

to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. 

You are already naked. 

There is no reason not to follow your heart. ... 

Stay hungry. Stay foolish."

 

Commencement address delivered at Stanford University 

June 12, 2005.

Read daily and share with me what happens in your biz 

and personal life.

Image:

Designed by nineteen-year-old Jonathan Mak, 

a student at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University School of Design

Ask Janet

Have a question about recognition, gift giving, 

appreciation in the workplace?

Ask Janet! It's as easy as 1. 2. 3.

1. Submit your question to studio@janethelm.com

In subject line type, "Ask Janet"

2. Enter your name, email, website, company name, 

type of business and city.

3. Ask away! Keep your question brief; a sentence or two will do. If we need more information, we will be sure to contact you.

Every other week, we will choose a question.

If your question is chosen, you will receive our gift set of JH Thank You cards,

as well your question may be published in our Giving Newsletter!

 

PS If you do not want your name and company discussed, 

please refrain from submitting your question. Thank you!