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August 19, 2020

Gathering personal and professional bouquets

When his dad passed away, my husband had the task of cleaning out his university office. Going through the files, he found one labeled "Bouquets."

The file was filled with letters from students and parents thanking his dad for his work and letting him know how he had helped them in their pursuit of higher education. It was a touching memorial to a man who lived his life serving others and was a great comfort to my husband and other family members.

As a result, my husband has his own "Bouquets" folder. Why should you have a "Bouquets" folder?

• It is a great resource when you need to prepare for a job interview, gather materials for a performance evaluation, or update your resume. Review the letters, emails, or notes to see what impact you have had on your colleagues or those you serve.
• It can be a great mood-lifter on days when it seems you can't satisfy anyone. Look at the file to remind yourself that others do appreciate your work.
• It's a part of your personal and professional history. It's a great way for your children or family members to get to know you better.

You've probably received a lot of "bouquets" for what you've done either in your career or in your personal life. Begin today to create a file of those bouquets. It may just be what you (or someone who loves you) needs to see someday.

- By Catherine Mueller

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