I am proud of you

When is the last time you told someone you were proud of them?  Honestly proud of them?

I know we all occasionally get kudos from others. These certainly make our day brighter. After all, it feels good to be appreciated. We all enjoy having our egos stroked now and then.

I know we also all give compliments to loved ones and strangers.  These make people smile and bring joy.

But, how often do we really look at someone and say we are proud of their accomplishment?  

It seems that people don't use this phrase much, and yet, it holds such power.  When I received my current promotion, my parents both told me they were proud of me.  I know they really meant it. It meant to world to me to me hear them say it.  They are always very loving and very supportive. They compliment me and encourage me.  But, hearing they were proud of me made me realize how much more powerful that statement is.  There is something about making some proud that is extra special.

So, the next time you are truly proud of something someone else did, consider saying that to them.  Don't just tell them they did a good job or congratulations, tell them you are proud.  It is amazing how much it will mean to them.

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