Interrupt worry with gratitude. We all have moments, or even days, when worry seems all-consuming. Sometimes, we worry about important things-our health, our finances, our family, our careers. Other times, we spend time worrying about little things, many of which, when we really consider it, don’t matter much in the grand scheme of life.
Begin and end each day with a grateful heart. Each day is a gift, something to unwrap, filled with discovery and unknown treasures. Expressing our gratitude for all of the blessings, beauty, and wonder every day offers, we invite happiness, laughter, peace, kindness, and satisfaction into our hearts and lives. Gratitude has been proven by […]
A new day…another chance to love. Another chance to love yourself. Another chance to love your spouse or partner. Another chance to love your children. Another chance to love your friends. Another chance to love your enemy. Another chance to love life. Each day is a fresh start. Yesterday is over. Start today […]
I am thankful for… Nights that turned into mornings, Friends that tuned into family, And dreams that turned into reality. What are you thankful for today, in this moment? Studies show that people who express appreciation as well as those who write down their gratitudes are more satisfied with life. They are generally happier, […]
“You can’t live a positive life with a negative mind.” Is the glass half-empty or half-full? Our response to this age-old question about positive thinking reflects our outlook and attitude toward life. Positive thinking doesn’t mean our head is buried in the sand while we ignore unpleasant situations. Positive thinking simply means that we approach […]
Gratitude is the single most important ingredient to living a successful and fulfilled life. ~ Jack Canfield Society often promotes success as based upon monetary and material things. But what truly makes life fulfilling and ensures success is being grateful for all we have. Studies show that people who practice gratitude are healthier, happier, more […]
Blessed are those who give without remembering and receive without forgetting. ~ Carol Adamski When we are able to give to others without keeping a running tally, this allows us to let go and boosts our overall happiness. We should give to others not out of a sense of obligation, but because we genuinely want […]
Compliments are gifts. Receive graciously and simply say, “Thank you.” Everyone appreciates a compliment but many of us don’t know quite how to accept them gracefully. Compliments can make us feel uncomfortable. We don’t want to appear as though we are ‘tooting our own horn’ by accepting a compliment yet at the same time, we […]
The way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement. ~Charles Schwab Appreciation and encouragement are powerful. They bring out the best in others. They bring out the best in us. When we encourage others and express our appreciation for them, we strengthen our relationships with those people. We […]
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. Have you ever stopped to consider what an amazing world we live in? There are numerous things all around us that are awe-inspiring if we simply take a moment to look closely. The beauty of dew drops that sparkle and reflect the morning sun. The intensity […]
