Let’s be real, saying thank you can feel weird sometimes. Like, do I need a Hallmark card, a marching band, or a full-blown fireworks show? The truth is… nope. Gratitude doesn’t have to be grand. Often, it’s the small, thoughtful gestures that stick with people the longest.
Sometimes, saying “thank you” or as we like to say at MentorcliQ “ThanQ” is as simple as a smile. Or a coffee. Or a GIF. The point is, expressing gratitude is one of the easiest things you can do to strengthen relationships, uplift spirits, and remind people they matter.
This National Mentoring Month, gratitude becomes a movement. ThanQ is your new go-to, a simple, joyful way to give a nod to mentors, mentees, colleagues, or anyone who’s made an impact. Think of it like saying thanks… but with a little extra flair.
Pick Your ThanQ Message
Choose from our ready-to-send “ThanQ” notes—each one designed to make someone smile, cry (the good kind), or screenshot your message forever.
(Think of them as mentoring-themed Valentine’s cards—minus the awkward middle school dance.)
1. Buy Them a Coffee (or a Digital Latte) ☕
Nothing says “I appreciate you” like caffeine. Whether it’s their favorite latte, a bag of their favorite tea, or a digital coffee gift card, this is a small but powerful way to say ThanQ. Bonus points if you deliver it with a sticky note that says, “ThanQ for brewing up wisdom in my life.”
2. Send a Thank-You Meme or GIF 😂
Sometimes, words aren’t enough. So send a GIF. Send a meme. Send a funny little image that makes them smile. Think: a digital fist bump for being an awesome human. It takes seconds and shows you’re thinking of them. Plus, it makes gratitude feel lighthearted and memorable — exactly what a micro-moment of ThanQ should be.
3. Share a “This Reminded Me of You” Moment 📲
Saw an article, heard a song, or watched a video that reminded you of your mentor or mentee? Send it their way with a note: “Thought of you — ThanQ for inspiring me.” This kind of thoughtful micro-moment shows you’re not just grateful, but that you value the connection enough to remember them.
4. Gratitude Shout-Out 📣
Publicly thank them on social media, in a meeting, or in your next team update. Gratitude that’s shared publicly not only makes your mentor or mentee feel appreciated but inspires others to say ThanQ too.
5. Pay It Forward 💡
One of the most underrated ways to say ThanQ is to pass it on. Mentor someone else, help a colleague, or lift up a friend. Then tell the person who impacted you,“Hey, your wisdom just created a mini chain reaction!” It’s gratitude with a boomerang effect.
6. Give a “Surprise Shout-Out” 📣
Use LinkedIn, Slack, or even a team meeting to publicly celebrate them. Public recognition doesn’t have to be stiff; it can be funny, sweet, or cheeky. “Shout-out to my mentor who taught me not to cry over Excel spreadsheets. You’re the real MVP.”
7. Send a Throwback Thank You 🎨
Remember when you were a kid and a crayon drawing or a macaroni art masterpiece was the pinnacle of expressing gratitude? Channel that energy. Send a playful note, doodle, or meme that reminds them how awesome they are. Bonus points for humor — nothing says gratitude like making someone laugh.
8. Create a Mini Playlist 🎶
Make a short playlist of songs that remind you of your mentor, mentee, or colleague — then send it to them with a quick note: “This reminded me of you — ThanQ for inspiring me.” Music is emotional, personal, and timeless.
9. Invite Them to a “Mini Celebration” 🥳
Take a lunch break together, host a virtual coffee date, or send a calendar invite just to celebrate them and your relationship. It could be as simple as 15 minutes to share laughs and say ThanQ in person.
10. Just Say It ✨
Sometimes the best ThanQ is literally just saying it. Face-to-face, on a call, or in a text: “I just want you to know I appreciate you and what you’ve done for me.” No fluff, no grand gesture…just honesty.
Book a demo with us today to find out more about how mentoring can support your employees, whether their collars are white, blue, or new.
