In every situation, there’s always something to be grateful for. Find the aspect to be thankful for. Someone criticized your work? At least they read it. So, thank them for taking the time to read it and providing feedback. Someone making you wait? Be grateful for the few minutes of downtime to just think or […]
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Make gratitude a routine, independent of how you feel. Thank your spouse for something – big or very small – everyday. As routine as having your morning coffee. Finding a few minutes of uninterrupted time to think and thank is important. The time of day you practice isn’t particularly important, but a regular time will
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Gratitude builds your happiness. There are many studies that show this. Science notwithstanding, we all know this from our own experiences. Choosing to focus on good things makes you feel better than focusing on bad things. Acting happy, regardless of feelings, coaxes the brain into processing positive emotions. Give thanks especially when you don’t feel
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Having sincere gratitude allows us see the world as wonderful – full of blessings, possibilities and opportunities. Being grateful builds happiness. Happiness makes you more pleasant to be around and likeable. And it opens your brain for creativity and productivity. These are all magnets for more good to come into your life. It all starts
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When you receive a gift or assistance, really receive it; it is a sign of gratitude and respect to the giver. The giver wants to give you something. Refusing the gift or assistance denies the giver of the joy of giving. If you don’t (yet) receive graciously, reflect about it. – Is it possible that
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Of course, you thanked your spouse when you first received the gift. It is nice to hear it again from time to time. Possibly, even more meaningful, because it comes out of the blue. – Wearing a scarf your spouse gave you? Just mention it. “This is a great scarf you bought me.” Using something
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Show your gratitude – in a full way. There are 3 parts to the Power Thank You. 1. Thank the person for something specific that the person did for you. Actually say the words “Thank you…” And be specific about what you are grateful for “for running to the store at that crazy hour.” That
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There are words of compliments, appreciation and gratitude. And then there is showing the other person how much your own life is enriched by having them in your life. This really makes the other person feel good to be doing for you. – An expression of gratitude such as “Thank you for taking care of
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People have an intrinsic need to be appreciated. For who they are. Not only for what they do. Compliments are nice. An ‘acknowledgment’ of who they are can go so much further.
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When we express gratitude we celebrate how our life has been enriched by other people’s specific actions.
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