Living In Gratitude: I Am Grateful
I am grateful for the years I’ve had, people along the way, mistakes made and opportunities taken. ~Carol Adamski
This very moment, stop and look around. Ask yourself:
What opens my heart to gratitude? Read more
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Living In Gratitude: Work Is Either Fun Or Drudgery
Work can either be fun or drudgery.
It depends upon our attitude. So, which to choose? Personally, I like fun!
Attitude is like a muscle. The more you work it, the stronger it becomes, and the easier it becomes to shift it.
Here are 5 things I do to shift my attitude toward gratitude when I’m in a bad mood or not feeling like life is drudgery:
- Self-talk: I ask myself, “Hey, do you want to have fun or do you want to feel lousy today? Let go, dive in and have fun!” Read more
Living In Gratitude: Feel Instantly Secure
Want to feel instantly secure?
To immediately feel secure with yourself and your place in the world, give gratitude.
Adopting an attitude of gratitude and backing it with grateful actions offers many uplifting results, including feeling more secure and happy with one’s place in the world. Showing appreciation chases away insecurity for multiple reasons. It opens our eyes and hearts to all we have in life. And when we express our gratitude toward others, that in turn makes them feel more grateful, happy and worthwhile. What goes around, comes around. Read more
Living In Gratitude: Keep gratitude higher than expectations
The days that I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, those are really good days. ~Ray Wylie Hubbard
Expectations…we all have them, of ourselves and of others. Consider how often those expectations are set so high that they aren’t met. By setting our expectations at such a level, we often also set ourselves up for failure or disappointment.
Instead, try setting your sights high for appreciating all you have, big, small and in between. Being thankful allows us to open our hearts to all that happens in life, not just what we ‘expect’. Remember the old saying, “The best things in life are unexpected!”
The Science of Happiness: An Experiment in Gratitude
What makes you happy? Have you ever wondered why? Sit back and enjoy this video experiment on what makes people happier.
Take time each day to say thank you, to appreciate all of the things and people in your life. Science shows, thankful people are happiest!
Gratitude Helps Children Grow
…if you live feeling like
Your glass is half empty, well,
It may as well be empty all the way.
~Mattie J.T. Stepanek, Journey Through Heartsongs
The word “appreciation” means really seeing something for what it is – having an awareness of how special, how lucky, how unique, how blessed, how big, wonderful or awesome something is. Appreciation is a recognition not based on comparison, but based on the intrinsic value, character or immensity of a thing, action or person.
Some people are born “appreciators”. They value the essence of everything – the beauty of a sunset, the fragile green of a leaf, the boundless energy of a small child. Others must learn to see the beauty and wonder in the world.
Teaching children the value of appreciation is so important. It opens the heart, giving them a sense of belonging, a sense of community. Gratitude opens children up to the awareness of what others provide. Helping children grow an ‘attitude of gratitude’ can begin at a very early age. Read more
The Most Memorable Give You’ll Ever Give
Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it ~Ralph Marston
Have you ever wanted to give a friend, significant other, family member, teacher or co-worker a very special gift to express how much they mean to you but were at a loss to find the perfect present?
Here it is! A Gratitude Gift Journal.
A one-of-a-kind, heartfelt present that’s simple to create. Odds are, it will be treasured as one of the best — or maybe even the best — gift your special someone has ever received. Read more
Optimism VS Pessimism…Or Somewhere In Between
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide. ~Marcus Tullius Cicero
There is something to be said for moderation. When it comes to the debate of optimism VS pessimism, many of us fall on one side of the fence or the other. Sometimes, we may even bounce back and forth, depending upon the situation. Read more
Forgive & Let Go
At one time or another, and probably more than once, we’ve all felt we were owed an apology that never came. And when that happens, it is all too easy to hold tight to the pain, letting resentment and anger build. Our relationship with the person who failed to ask for forgiveness begins to deteriorate. We say to ourselves, “Well, they didn’t say they were sorry, so why should I forgive them? Ultimately, we make a choice to be mad at them. This anger builds until eventually, what we once shared or liked about that person ceases to exist.
Has anyone else had this happen to them, or is it just me?
Some Days, It’s Not Easy To Be Grateful
To say we feel grateful is not to say that everything in our lives is necessarily great. It just means we are aware of our blessings. ~Dr. Robert Emmons
There are times when feeling grateful is really tough. Many things can have us looking on the downside rather than counting our blessings.
- A loved one is ill or passed away.
- We lost our job.
- The car breaks down.
- We’re having financial woes.
- Our favorite sports team lost the playoffs.
Tough times, when faced with honesty and courage can make us better, stronger, wiser people. Read more
