Things I learned from Mom

With Mother's Day around the corner I thought I'd share some things I learned from my mother that I apply to my business and life. Love you Mom!

Thank You Notes

My mom would make us sit down the day after Christmas or our Birthday and hand write thank you's to all our relatives. Its a simple gesture that means so much to people. I am still a huge fan of hand written gratitude notes. In the days of e-mail and texting, hand-written notes seem few and far between. I receive many accolades from people who get my notes: prospective clients, past clients, vendors who go out of their way....I urge you to make this a habit in your personal and professional areas. The sooner you get the note in the mail, the more impact it makes as well. The person receiving the note feels that you were so happy and grateful you couldn't wait to let them know!

Dress to Impress

Mom makes it a habit to always dress nice even for trips to the grocery store. You never know who you will see and it pays to always look nice. She especially feels its nice to dress up when you travel at the airport. Often you see people in sweat pants and flip flops but you always notice the lady dressed to the nines and wonder "where is SHE going?". Wouldn't you like for people to say that about you?

Keep the Table Set

Mom keeps her dining room table set as though a dinner party could break-out at any moment. This is something I've done at my house too. I rarely have time to sit and eat at the dinner table, but it might as well look like I am about to host a fabulous fete at any time right? Of course we change the tablescapes with the holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter etc. To that note she uses her fine Crystal and China regularly. Even a glass of iced water seems nicer sipping from a crystal flute. Life is too short not to celebrate and use your nice things!

I could go on and on about the great things I have learned from my mom. What are your favorite tips that you learned from Mom?