One of the most important things we will have in life is the relationships with other people. Some need only family; some only want a romantic partner, and others might desire a large social circle, but everybody needs at least one person with whom they have a deep relationship, who supports them, and who can be counted upon.

However, relationships are not like material things. We can’t just buy a friend and have them. We need to cultivate that relationship and make a continued effort to support it, and nothing helps more than learning to appreciate the people around us. This is also true professionally.

Our professional success is based in large part on how successful we are at building networks and interacting with our coworkers or management or employees. By learning to appreciate others, we can create stronger professional networks and advance in our careers.

1. *Appreciate the people who provide services for you*

The first step to cultivating gratitude is appreciating those who serve and help you every day. Whether it’s the cleaner in your home or...