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There is a pretty good article in the latest Harvard Business Review called "Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time". When I read it a light bulb went off about why I feel great if I have given a lot of feedback on a given day. There is a connection.
Basically the article talks about different influencers to your energy level. In the section where they talk about Emotional energy, they have this quote: "A powerful ritual that fuels positive emotions is expressing appreciation to others, a practice that seems to be as beneficial to the giver as to the receiver."
I know this falls into the "big duh" category, but I thought it was an angle worth highlighting. I did not recall M&M highlighting the positive impact on yourself when you give feedback. I would think most folks probably get this "boost" when they give someone some affirming feedback.
Thanks to M&M's recommendation, I now subscribe to HBR (and love it!). However, you can get this article for free at www.HBR.org.
Enjoy,
Mike
Feedback = Energy
LOL
It never ceases to amaze me how behavior on our part that is good for others often turns out to be good for us, too.
Next time you are feeling a little blue, call or visit every one of your directs and dole out a helping of positive feedback.