Specific · Esteem

Appreciation

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What is Appreciation?

Being seen and valued for your efforts, qualities, and contributions. Appreciation communicates that what you do and who you are genuinely matters to others.

When you might feel appreciation

Appreciation is a specific form of recognition, which itself is a type of esteem. You might experience this feeling in situations where esteem is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define appreciation.

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