Say Thanks With A Story
The ultimate way to show your appreciation is through a story.
3 Weeks, 3 questions & 1 framework. Everything you need to create a special moment of connection.
Week 1 Question
Spend some time choosing your person.
Write down 3 things you admire about them. These things can be anything: accomplishments, ways of being, attributes, etc.
Week 2 Question
What are 2 or 3 little moments or examples that capture the essence of your person?
Think of things that would make you say: ‘that is so Katie [but for your person]’.
These things probably make you smile :)
Week 3 Question
Write 1 or 2 ways that this person helped you grow.
What is one lesson you carry with you when going through your daily life?
Summary Framework
After completing 3 weekly questions, use this framework to say thanks with your story.
I want you to share how you helped me grow and become a better version of myself. You may not remember this particular moment, but it stands out in my mind.
Back in [year, when?], we were [what is the context for what you were doing together or what they were doing?].
Then, you [what the person did, said, recommended, etc].
It was such a perfect example of how you always [trait you admire about the person].
I think about this moment when [how does this influence show up for you?] and it helps me [how does this lesson make you better?].
Thank you for being the person who [how this person helps you: keeps me grounded, reminds me to have fun, etc]. It means more than you know. You make the world a better place.