The fundamental techniques in handling people

Three Fundamental Techniques in Handling People

Technique 1: Don't criticize, condemn or complain

"If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive

Dale Carnegie

To not criticize , condemn or complain are three important techniques that Dale Carnegie shows us to follow. These techniques will allow us to become someone better than what we already are. Or they can also teach one of us a lesson or two about the benefits and positive outcomes that can come about following through these techniques. Like for example, we must all learn to behave and not criticize at any moment. It is not polite or correct  to do so. Therefore I encourage myself and others to keep our thoughts within ourselves . We must also not condemn or complain for how we feel about others. This will only bring attention and make the situation more difficult for you by causing drama in front of a crowd. So without further or do I suggest everyone to follow through Dale Carnegie's techniques if they wish to make a better change of themselves .



I will try these three techniques within the following days . First by keeping my opinions and thoughts to myself. Another is by not complaining or condemning in front of anyone for something that is not worth to complain. By then hopefully people and myself will see the positive change that has affected me after following these techniques. I know they will only make me a better person and perhaps another that followed through them .

Technique 2: Give honest and sincere appreciation

"The big secret in dealing with people"

Being honest to people about the things you appreciate most in life can really benefit you because people will take into consideration what you like and are interested in. Sometimes maybe even a person can give you work to do because they know how much you'll appreciate it and not take it for granted. For example, if a teacher or a staff member see your expression of gratitude they'll most likely talk more about you and grow trust with you. This will mean more people will get to know on the ways on how you, which will shortly build you a great reputation.  Therefore, always keep in mind to carry on a great expression it says a lot. Also be honest because anyone whose a liar will get no where in life. All they will have is a problem after another. Besides telling the truth is what people like most and i can almost guarantee that they'll always appreciate your modest honesty. So be honest and show people you sincere appreciation that's the big secret that will surely get you going on the right path.



This technique i know i will forever use because being sincere builds connections, communication and trust. It allows a person to be confident and trust you. This can benefit you both in two ways; in your work and reputation. So to not only make myself look good but to also be good i will be honest and show 100% sincere appreciation and honesty in everything i do.

       


Technique 3: Arouse in the other person an eager want.

"He who can do this has the whole world with him. He who cannot, walks a lonely way."

Reflection: 

             Everyone has an eager want. It's just the matter of how eager we are to achieve it. For example, the president's who are up for the elections have to prove to the people how eager they are for their position. An what they will do to achieve it. Another example, will be having something written down on your agenda and you having to complete it. However imagine yourself completing the task with someone watching you. Looking to see how eager you are to complete it or achieve it.Also encourage people to achieve their goals. Influence them to do something with themselves. Self motivate them and yourself. Do what you can to help other and yourself achieve the highway to success. 

             

This technique i will use by helping other's achieve their goals. As well as by helping myself with my achievements. Try to show the people how much you care about accomplishing something you most desire and want. Don't let any body drag you down from this achievement because its your dream not there's. So live it!

                                

Final Reflection:

                  Overall learning from the three Fundamental Techniques i believe they have helped me in my daily life. They have teached me the ways on how improve on myself and how to pass it on to others. They have teached how to learn to appreciate, not judge or condemn, as well as to self motivate someone and myself to achieve what they most eagerly want. Therefore, im glad to say that i recommend to a person to follow by Dale Carnegie's three fundamental techniques. It'll surely change their life, behavior, and personality as well as overall life experience. It empowered me emensly i hope it'll empower you. So make a change with yourself(you are starting the new year) it's never to late to accomplish a great attitude or desire. You'll not only be helping yourself but perhaps others as well.

                                                   

School Break Days

                                                                School Break Days

                                 During this Christmas and school break i was very joyful and grateful because of the holiday season. Some of the things i did is go to big bear to snow board. I also went hiking to Griffith Park and to the observatory that was there. Some other things i did was go Christmas shopping and do sleepovers at my sister's or cousin's house. Although something special i did with my family for a week is pray everyday from the bible and give thanks and forgiveness. This we call "posadas" in our Latin culture, what we usually do here is celebrate the days before Jesus Christ awoke from his bed. This we do by having a get together in one of our family members house and then after our prayer we eat. We also dance and sing joyful Christmas songs as well as some of gods songs. Lastly some other things i did over the winter break is watch Netflix and relax. Hangout with some friends of mines and go watch a movie. Visit my sister at her dorm in UCLA. Furthermore, do some research over a topic i was given to do for my Interdisciplinary Project.
  
                                                        
                                        

How to Win Friends and Influence People

"Six Ways to Make People Like You"

Rule #1 : Become genuinely interested in people
1) Do this and you be welcome anywhere."
2)" You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."
3)"Ask questions to other people, questions that they will enjoy answering".

           It is important to give people interest because they'll find you interesting and like you.They'll also like the idea that your interested in them or in their work so they'll talk to you. However, if you do try this make sure not to talk so much about yourself but, instead talk about them or their work. Although do be aware of the things you say and how you approach them otherwise the whole thin can go wrong and they'll instead look at you as a creep. A creep who will only do no good to them. Moreover, if you try this method try asking the person or group interesting questions. For instance you may want to ask them something more precise that will bring about an interesting conversation between the two. This will only get them more interested into talking to you. An in the end they'll probably even find some great common things about you that you both share. Furthermore, its nice meeting a person who doesn't only talk about themselves to others but can instead have a great conversation with another. 

     

"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you".

              A new way on how i can apply this new rule in my life is by being more interactive with others. Having random conversations with people i have never met although approaching them in a nice way that wouldn't look to forward or be awkward. Then ask him/ her or the group questions that i think will interest them into answering. Of course shortly after i will have more a less a conversation than having an interview or integration.

Rule #2: Smile

1)" Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says,"I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you."

2)You don't feel like smiling? Then force yourself to smile."

3)" It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign (witness or indication) of friends." 

              The more you smile the more it affects you in a positive way. It helps create happiness  and good things to come your way.  Also If you just smile more it'll help you out on your day. It'll help you by putting on a positive attitude, and feeling good about yourself. Moreover its always nice to smile because it gives people the thought of you always being a joyous person. Which is on a positive note because then they'll probably go up to you and talk to you. This will then increase your chances of making friends and getting people to like you. It will form friendships, and possibly relationships. Therefore, don't hesitate to smile. Do it, it ll do you good. 

                                                  

           I will apply this new attribute by smiling more, being happier, thinking nicer things and over all thinking in a positive way. For the reasons of it making me look better and feeling better. So i deeply  encourage everyone to start their day off with a smile. It's the best thing you can wear on your face rather thank makeup.

Rule #3: Remember Names

1) " A man's names is to him the sweetest and most important sound in any language."
2) " If you don't remember names, you are headed for trouble."

             Remembering names is extremely important because you always want to know who your talking to. Along with who that person is in particular. Moreover, if you ask for their name you'll know what to call them by. An if anyone ever asks who they are you can always step forward and say their name. In addition, knowing people's names makes you look good in the aspect of remembering things and listening. So make yourself look good it'll attract people's attention. It will also make you look good to the person because they'll know you have an interest in them. Nonetheless it shows great character when someone remembers some body else's name. So i encourage everyone and myself to remember people's names and places because it shows that you know who, what, and where you or this person is. It also shows that you are aware of them and their identity.

                                   

          I will apply this new attribute by trying to remember people's names. Along with titles of books and places or other things that are just as important. You should too as well to make yourself look good and look like you know what you are talking about.

How to Remember Names:

1. Face Association: Create an association between the characteristic, the face, and the name in mind.
2. Repetition: Ask the person to repeat their name
3. Spell it out
4. Word Play
5. Associate the name with objects or animals
6. Write it down
7. Consider asking
8. Turn the name into a visual memory
9. Get help from a friend
10. Study the person's face or other distinctive features

Rule #4: Be a good listener. Encourage other's to talk about themselves. 

1."If you aspire to be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener."

2. " Remember that the man that you are talking to is hundred times more interested in himself and his wants and his problems than he is in you and your problems."

                  Based on my experiences through out my life i have come to notice that everyone likes someone who is a great listener. They think there someone worth talking to because they will actually listen to what one has to say. Therefore, i myself have learned to become a great listener too. It helps me understand the concept better or get to know someone better. Moreover when you are having a conversation with someone you want to give them the idea that your interested into learning more about them so ask them more questions to continue with the conversation. Then you'll really get to know the person for who they are and what kind of a person they really are or how they feel. Nonetheless, when your interested into working for a job you have to make sure your listening at all times to not make a mistake. Otherwise you'll be dismissed from your position and somebody else will come and take over. So i strongly, suggest and encourage everyone to become a great listener. You'll be surprised by some of the things that you hear or even get to know i can guarantee that.

 

          I will apply this rule by being more quiet and listening to what other people have to say. Also by having a conversation with another person and hearing their own thought, suggestions, opinions and being open minded.

Five Active Listening Tips:

• Stay focus
• Keep natural eye contact
• don't judge
• Allow for periods of silence
• Repeat the other persons words or paraphrase them
• Understand the emotions behind the words

Rule #5: Talk in terms of the other man's interest

1. " The royal road to a man's heart is to talk to him about the things he treasures most."

      

       I believe that if you want to interest someone you should talk to them about the things that they treasure most. Or the things that are most important them. Like for example, if i went over to a young lady and started to talk to her(trying to form a conversation) all she would think is, who is this person and why is he or her talking to me. However, if you bring up a good question to start off the conversation like what are the things you treasure most he or she would give you smile as in response to a good question. Then from there you two can start talking to each other about the things you think are most important to you. Surely after the two of you will share something in common and be interested to know more about the person. 

  

 I will appply this by trying to ask this question." What things do you treasure most."

Rule #6: Make the other person feel important--and do it sincerely. 

1. " The desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature." (John Dewey)"Helping people feel important and appreciated works magic."

             Making a person feel important is one of the kindest and nicest things to do. It is so because sometimes people don't recognize themselves as someone important, when they really should. Although perhaps it is because no one has every told them that they are. Or have even given them the idea or thought that they mean something to somebody like their parents? Therefore, we should always make a person feel good about about themselves. An have them know what they mean to you. There is a possible that it'll be the first time they have heard that. So be nice to people. Make people see how truly important they are. Make them realize that someone out there in the world does care. Most importantly do it out of kindness and honestly. Don't do it to look good or impress them.

   

I will apply this new rule by telling people that i feel are most important to me know what they mean to me and express my feelings and thoughts to them. Not only the people i feel most closest to me but also to ones i think need a little love and kindness. We may never know we might just make their day get better. So give it a try and say something nice today to someone.

 
                                   

25 Ways to make people feel important

1. Listen with respect
2. Praise him/her in front of other people
3.Tell him/her your proud of them
4.Tell him/her that you believe in them
5.Celebrate with them their success
6.Hear what they have to say
7.Give them genuine compliments
8.Pay attention to them (give them your undivided attention)
9.Tell her/him "good job" when they've done something good
10.Ask them about some of their dreams/goals
11.Let them know what they mean to you
12.Tell them how special they are to you
13.Say good things about her to someone else
14.Don't judge their differences
15.Make them feel proud of who they are
16. Make them happy and smile
17.Make their day better
18.Tell them how they made a difference in your life
19.Buy them gifts
20.Do something nice for them
21.Cheer them up when there down
22.Let them know you care about them
23.Always lend them a hand when they need it
24.Give them support and comfort
25.Share your feelings with them

Reflection:

All in all in regards to the six ways everyone should try to apply the rules to make other people like them. They do help and give great advice so i strongly would suggest for everyone to start applying themselves to these new rules. They will not only give you great advice on how to make a conversation but they will also lead you to a great start on how to greet yourself to people and keep the conversation going. That is why i myself will also apply to these new rules because they would make me grow by making me develop my speaking in public skills stronger. Not only that but they will also make me learn new ways on how to communicate with people.
  

Reflection: On the Six pillars

Reflection:

                        Over all, from the six pillars that we've gone through i believe we should all commit ourselves into achieving these six attitudes of High Achiever's. They will truly help us improve, develop and be courageous to go out and do our own thing. Therefore, learn more about these six attitudes to help you grow and become independent. Be teachable, risk taking, adventurous, have a heart and over be willing to risk failure. An always remember that doing this will create a new path for you to choose the right and start over again. To create new memories, new experiences, new lessons, and better decisions.

“The Six Attitudes of High Achievement” High Achiever’s….

6. Have Heart

Reflection:

                   To have "heart" you must be caring, humble, kind and friendly. This is what is looked at the most when people meet you. Therefore, make yourself stand out and look good but, also do it because you want to. Do good things without having to think about them. In other words, have a random act of kindness. That's what'll make you have heart. For example, if there was a young girl who wanted a chocolate ice cream but there guardian didn't buy them one. Then be that nice person and buy the little girl her chocolate ice cream. Or for instance if there was an old lady crossing the street light in her wheel chair be kind and help her cross the road by pushing her wheel chair. Do nice things for people, for your community, for your school, have heart and do what's right. 

" The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be touched- they must be felt with the heart."

Helen Keller

To prove to myself and others that i have "heart" i will do random acts of kindness because i want to. Not because i was told to but because i feel like doing so.  I will help someone who needs help or just be there to support someone. What ever the casenerio i will be there for someone weather if it is a stranger , adult, child sibling, or parent. I will be there by there side to show them comfort. Of course although i will not be there at all times but i will try my best to show them that i am. Moreover, i encourage you people to follow down with all my six attitudes and high achievers. I guarantee that it will do you great in life. 

5. Are teachable

Reflection:

                

                    Have you ever asked someone are you teachable? What did  they say in response? Did they yes, i am teachable because i enjoy learning and passing on my knowledge to others. Well if they did then that's great they should be proud and you should too. Now the big question for you is are you teachable, meaning do you like to learn and help others when they need help in something you learned or understand. If so that awesome! I am myself enjoy learning and helping others. Therefore, i am teachable because i can give additional help for those who need it. Like for example, in class the teacher will instruct us as students to do an assignment. I 100% of the time complete my assignments an do what was was instructed. After, when i am done i like to help those who have a hard time finishing the assignment. I like to do this because it's a nice thing to do and i get more practice on it. So in other words, it benefits both and it makes you a better leaner and student. Thereby, i encourage you to be teachable. Learn and pass your knowledge on to the next generation. 

" What i believe is that all clear- minded people should remain two things throughout their lifetimes: Curious and Teachable."

Roger Ebert

                        I will apply this new attribute by restoring my knowledge and helping people around me . Not only to those who need help but, to spread a piece of my knowledge around.  On to the next generation and the next generation and so on. To teach people what you know so that they can know as much as you know or more. To encourage people that them too can be just like us ,"teachable".  Pass it on motivate others be curious. 

4. Are willing to risk failure

Reflection:

                    Challenge yourself not for failure but for success. Meaning do the best you can and give it your all to become successful, even if that means taking chances. For example, a business person has to make negotiations therefore, he or she will have to be willing to make a sacrifice even if that means that their taking a risk. A risk for either success waiting to happen or failure. So do to this keep in mind that you have to be willing to risk failure. For one of two reasons, you may not always win. Therefore, don't be afraid of failure there may come something better. For the only thing that's keeping you afraid is the unknown but, how will you know if you never challenged yourself to take a risk.

" He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."

Muhammad Ali

     Something i plan to do to apply this new attribute is challenge myself. I will take risks and if i don't win ill know better and be wise about. I'll think what did i do wrong. How can i better myself. What are some ways i can improve by. Or what are some new challenges i can battle and defeat. So think about that to yourself and do what you think will help you be or do better to defeat failure. 
Don't be afraid of a challenge that consist of running into failure.
 Encourage yourself, motivate yourself and do it!

3. Are willing to prepare

Reflection:

                     It is always important for a person to prepare themselves for the outcome of a problem. Evermore, for a presentation, meeting, or organization etc,. This important to do because you want to prepare yourself before and be ready to present. In addition, if you prepare for something you have planned or are going to do you should have a run through  practice. For instance, if you are someone who enjoys acting as a career then you would most likely have to be willing to prepare yourself everyday for a new script you must perform. So always remind yourself that to impress you have prepare. It'll make you look great and people would think of you of the best. They will think;"This young (man/lady) really does know how to give a good presentation." Therefore, i encourage you people to make your self's look outstanding for a crowd, group, or individual. You may just impress someone to having an interest of you.

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today"

           Malcolm X

I will apply this attribute by preparing myself for the events i have to perform. I will do so, by reminding my self that preparing myself for it would only make me much more better at what im preparing to do. 

“The Six Attitudes of High Achievement”

High Achiever’s….

1.  Make no small plans

Reflection:

                   If you want to be successful you should always have more than one plan. You should provide yourself with multiple plans and goals in case one of them fails to succeed. Moreover, you should always think outside the box and be creative. Have a wild imagination and think of some amazing ideas or plans you have ahead of you. Do not plan a future that has no meaning. What would life be without it otherwise; nothing? So starting thinking now but this time think big, have big ideas for your planning. Do not settle for something small that is easily brought to you. Challenge yourself to get what you want and be courageous to achieve those plans you have in mind. In conclusion, work hard and work smart to achieve and aspire these plans.

“Make no small plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves would not be realized.”

Daniel Burnham

Ways for me to apply this new attribute is by working hard and thinking hard about what i want. I want to know what i want so that i can strive to achieve that success. I would like to fulfill my dreams by achieving all of my goals and plans. However, in to do so i must have a plan. Although i can guarantee that plan will not be small and will not be one. It would be many. So i encourage you people to follow through my plan and do the same .

9 Ways to be Happy and make Something of your Life 3. Be Involved in Good Works

Reflection:

                            The nine ways of the new way to be is important for me, and for other's to follow because it will lead you to become someone successful. It will also lead you to become someone who is humble, positive, still, grateful, and true with good works. Which are good character traits for people to have. So choose the right young people, i encourage you to follow these new ways to change. I myself will as well follow these steps to be a better person. I will start by being true and having integrity to my guilt. I will try to improve and better myself by following these steps everyday and doing what is right because it will at the end only benefit me. So start today, why wait? Do it now and do what is right. Change your life around and choose the positive side of the road. It will only bring you greatness i guarantee it !

 

                

The New Way

9. Be Prayerful

Reflection:

                    There are some people in this world who believe in a certain type of a religion or god. They believe that there god is the one who leads them to the right direction. Or that there god is the one who sets his or her destiny. Some on the other hand, may not believe in religion or faith. As for me although, i do believe in religion. I believe in my religion and have faith towards my god because i know he has guided , and protected me through-out my life.

        

The New Way


8. Be Still

Reflection:

              You should never be still and watch your future drain away. You should be active and move towards completing your goal. Don't hesitate to stop and give up. Although being still for a second or two is good to think your thoughts through . In fact, its good to sometimes take a second and think about your choices. However, don't think about your next move and be still; achieve it, go after it. Live the life you want to live and think about where you want to be 20 years from now. Think about it but don't be still remember you are the only one who can lead yourself to the right direction. No one else can so don't depend on people or others. Unless of course they are the ones guiding you through the process. 

" I have a real problem with stillness. With just stopping and being quiet."

Gillian Anderson

             I will apply this new way by going after what i want. Something i want is to be happy and be satisfied with my life. I want to be able to say i did what i wanted and did the right thing. I want to be the person who influences other people to go after there dreams and there beliefs and accomplish them. I will not settle myself for less and poverty. I will instead lead myself to greatness and be determined to do great in my life.

The New Way

7. Be Humble

Reflection:

            It is important for a person to be humble because everyone's the same in there own way. No one is perfect and no body should ever feel less than some one else. Everyone is a first class citizen so we should treat each other with respect. So by being humble you are actually going prove to people that you are a kind and sincere person. In addition, they will treat you with respect and talk great things about you. Moreover, people that are a humble have a great relationship with there family, siblings, teachers, friends, etc. So i encourage you people to choose the right and do whats best. Be a kind,caring, and humble person. Respect others the way you would like to be treated. Show to people how being humble can change a persons life. 

                             

"Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful."

John Wooden

I will apply this new way by first, being honest to myself and others. Secondly, i will do what is the right thing to do. I will choose to be friendly and not have a big ego because we are all the same. Pass it on young people i encourage you.

The New way

6. Be Positive

Reflection:

            You should always carry a great positive attitude no matter the problems you are facing or the situation you are in. I guarantee it'll make you feel better. The reasons, why you should carry a positive attitude is because it'll make things feel better. Not just for you but for other's as well. Also, it gives you hope that everything will be okay. Moreover, having a positive attitude reflects on your actions, and behavior. So try your best to do your best because people are watching you ; so make a great impression. Stop thinking negative thoughts when you can be thinking of positive thoughts. Pass it on, and share a positive attitude with a friend. Influence other people to great and think smart.

Example:

             This morning when i looked at the GPA scores i notice i was in the second highest gpa level;silver. Although i was not so happy or satisfied with myself. Instead i was disappointed because i knew i could do better than that. However, to make myself feel better i change my attitude from negative to positive. I change my attitude because i had to realized that i still achieve good high scores and was passing unlike other students. An i can tell you that after i felt a whole lot better. So i encourage people to think wise in a positive attitude and think of what good they've done.

"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results."

Willie Nelson

    

I will apply to myself a positive attitude by being thoughtful and only thinking about the good and positive out comes that come about it.

The New way

5. Be True

Reflection:

                It is always important for you to be honest and true to yourself. Go with what you believe, and what you think is right. Don't let anyone influence you other wise to do something you don't want to. Also, state your own opinion when you don't agree with something. Do not feel any pressure to have the same general idea or opinion as everyone else. After all it is always better to be yourself than to not. So don't lie to yourself. Come to terms with yourself and do what you think you should do or with you want to do. Another thing is be honest and loyal to others don't lie or hesitate to make up an excuse. Therefore be true to yourself and keep your word don't make excuses because nothing good will come about it.

"The only failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows"

Buddha

                       What i would do to apply this is by being true to myself. I should be true to myself by doing what i believe is right and choosing the right. It will only benefit me if i keep my word ,do as i say, and keep excuse out of the way. So i encourage myself and many others to be true don't set your self for failure it wont do you any good. Have faith in yourself and believe that you are capable of controlling your own actions.

The New Way to be Happy in your Life

4.Be Clean

Reflection:

                      It is always important to be clean because you always want to look your best. Not only to look great but to smell and feel great as well. It really does bring to other peoples attention when they see how clean and organize you are. For instance teachers or perhaps some of your friends will notice and it'll give them a great impression about yourself. Teachers will then trust you will be responsible for your own stuff and materials. They will have no doubt into trusting you with their stuff as well. Or your Friends they'll ask if you can take care of one of there things because they know your clean and you'll put it somewhere, where it'll be safe. Furthermore, being clean will attract you to other women or men. Therefore, keep away from all the drugs and alcohol it will make your breathe stink and give you an ugly look. Also keep away from the piercings, and tattoos ; you want your skin to look nice. In addition, maintain a healthy and clean relationship with your partner of family and friends. 

" Be STRONG in body, CLEAN in mind, LOFTY in ideals."

James Naismith

Being Clean can benefit me and others in a positive reaction. By doing whats right, and playing by the rules. I guarantee it will impress others and make you look outstanding by your features and behavior.  So don't disappoint yourself you can still manage to have a clean start to have a clean reputation. 

9 Ways to be Happy and make Something of your Life

3. Be Involved in Good Works

                 It is important to always be involved in good work ethics because it shows just how good of hard worker you truly are. Therefore, i encourage myself and others to apply themselves into good things. Such as applying yourself into the community ( what are some things that you can do to help). A few more are get involved into your school campus, join AP classes, along with be involved in certain things that can help a place, or a person feel better and get better. That is good work, i can guarantee. Although think outside the box, what can you do to be involved in Good works?'  I know that if i want to be in good works i have to have good habits, a good behavior, and a positive attitude. So think about this, do you have any of these characteristics? 

"The best preparation for good work tomorrow is for a good work today."

Elbert Hubbard

  

                           What i can do to apply myself into good work is be a positive thinker and think creatively of all the positive things that i can do that could affect me and others in positive way. Such a be helpful, cooperative, and participate into good academics. To have a successful future ahead of me.



Ways to Be

 9 Ways to be Happy and Make Something of your Life

1. Be grateful

Reflection: 

        You should always be thankful towards God and your family because they are the ones who support you through-out everything in your daily life. They are also the ones you talk to when life gets difficult; you talk to them about them guiding you towards the right direction to doing whats right. Although how many times, have we said thank you to them for supporting us. In my case, many times. I have always been grateful and appreciative for what i have because i know my parents have made sacrifices for me to make me happy. Therefore, in return i tell them thank you and learn to appreciate them more. Not necessarily, because they buy me things,but because as i grew i saw many situations where my friends didn't have a mom or dad or their parents were divorced. Which made me realized that i should be grateful for having both of my parents alive by my side who love me. 

" Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom"

Marcel Proust

From now and on i will be more grateful and appreciative to the people around me who make me a better person.I will show them just how thankful i am for having them by my side.