What If Gratitude Became a Daily Habit?

Appreciation too often remains passive.

What If Gratitude Became a Daily Habit?

We feel it, but do we show it?

We assume people know their work is valued, but do we tell them?

And when we do, is it just words, or does it carry real weight?

In South Africa, where service workers, petrol attendants, hospitality staff, and security guards keep the wheels turning, recognition should extend beyond a nicety - into a necessity. 

A moment of appreciation can shift someone’s day, sense of worth, and belief that what they do matters.

So, we’re asking: What if appreciation became a practice, not an afterthought? A daily action, not a passive sentiment? What if technology made it easier to say “thank you” and show it -instantly, meaningfully, and with impact?

What if we welcomed this mindset shift? A culture of recognition, a movement where gratitude moves from being felt to being expressed.

So here’s our challenge for you: Find one person today who makes your life easier. Acknowledge them—not in passing but with intent. And if you can, back it up with action.

Because appreciation, when practiced, becomes a habit. And habits shape cultures.

Send us your moments of appreciation so we can create a snowball effect together!

-Kimlynn Temple-tipped Founder and CEO 2025