Question 11 is this:
How can you show those around you that you appreciate, respect, or love them?
Let's start with the easy one, appreciation.
How many of us take for granted the people in our lives that make our day a little easier?
Can you show your appreciation for the barista at the coffee shop who sees you coming and has your beverage ready as you walk up to the register? How about acknowledging that with a simple, "Thank you. That saves me time I need to get things done. I appreciate it."
Is there someone at work who is a secretary or assistant that takes your messages, arranges your appointment schedules, brings you files, etc? How about letting them know how much you appreciate them with some kind words letting them know their efforts are not going unnoticed?
Do you have a good boss, business partner, mentor, teacher, or even employee that makes your day a little better? You could tell them that you have respect for their knowledge, or opinion, or decision making, because it help you, or makes things run smoothly. Let people know they matter.
Here's one. Have you ever been in a company, school, or public restroom and the cleaning person was in there trying to do their job around everyone else? Take a minute and let them know you think they're doing a good job. Tell them you appreciate coming into a clean environment. People in positions like that rarely get to feel appreciated, but they're working to support themselves and their family just like the higher ups.
What about those closest to you? When was the last time you said to your friend, spouse, partner, or kids that you loved them? Don't just say you know they know they're loved. Don't say things like, "That's why I work, to support them." They need to hear it. Everyone does now and then. Take a few minutes to let those you care most about know how much you love them. You may even want to do something nice for them, or do something that saves them time, or bring them some little treat (like their favorite coffee beverage) to say Thank You for all they do for you.
Don't go through life as a taker. Be a giver - even if you think you have nothing to give - you can give a smile, a kind word, attention, a hug (if appropriate). Let others know they aren't invisible in your world. People need connection. Be the person that brightens THEIR day for a change.
