If you are thinking #ThumbsUpThursday is a bit cheesy then you are right! It is and that's the point. Too many of us are too serious and have forgotten to stay light. #ThumbsUpThursday is to let people know they are seen and valued and to put a little fun into the day.  I'm a fan of clever and witty phrases. I'm also envious of the people who can think them up - I would love to have that talent but I digress.  So today why not pass out some thumbs up through clever and wit?  I found these really fun compliments and the best part about them? They are free! You just need to download them - I've included the link below the pictures.  Compliments Print-n-Post just enter your email address and you will get the PDF immediately Fun Print-n-Post just enter your email address and will get the PDF immediately If you are curious about what other fun - cheesy - great downloads this site has for free you can see them all by clicking here .  ...

#ThumbsUpThursday is all about giving people just a wee bit of "way to go." Someone may behave like they don't need a thumbs up but it's not true - every person needs a thumbs up, needs affirmation, they just may need it in a different way than most. So if you've tuned in to someone who doesn't seem to need a thumbs up your mission is to discover what qualifies as a thumbs up to them. In the meantime...for the people that you know love getting a thumbs up here's an idea for today. Sneak something like these postcards on to people's desks or mailboxes or lockers or wherever they are sure to find their thumbs up.

Hand out awards for this #ThumbsUpThursday and make them fun! If you've ever watched The Office then you are familiar with The Dundies, Michael Scott's Office Awards. So maybe don't do The Dundies exactly, but a version! It's a fun way to get a thumbs up that means something. I found these fun awards online. Print them, fill them in with someone's name, and hand them out today! 

This #ThumbsUpThursday send out ecards to your co-workers (ahem, a spouse is a co-worker, hopefully, as you both work together to keep a home and raise a family so this doesn't exclude those of you who have a spouse who works *in* the home, they need a thumbs up too!).  I found a site totally dedicated to employee recognition (psh, employee...whatever...I can make it work for anyone!) and they have ePraise cards that you can send to people for FREE. Can I get an amen for free?   Click here to check out their selection and start sending! Kid President says give people high fives just for getting out of bed because being a human is hard - today's thumbs up is in the same spirit, give people - whether you work with them or not - a thumbs up today for the contributions they give because everyone contributes something to this crazy world we inhabit.