Gratitude
Giving Thanks for Your Life
When was the last time you said thank you for being alive? Sounds silly, doesn’t it? Well, if you barely have time to appreciate what you have, how can you ever desire anything more? We all have something to be thankful for, even those who live a modest lifestyle by choice or by circumstance. Life…
Read MoreOvercome Negativity and Jealousy by Focusing on Gratitude
We live in a society where value and status are placed on material things like cars, homes, and clothes and we all dream about having more – more money, bigger homes, more cars – yet we never seem to be happy. In fact, instead of being thankful for what we do have, we feel envious…
Read MoreA Gratitude Journal
[Note – this article about a Gratitude Journal was originally written in 2012, and has been updated several times to keep it relevant and timely!] In the past, I have discussed why I think keeping a Gratitude Journal is an awesome thing to do. And, it is time to talk about it once again! After…
Read More12 Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude
Gratitude isn’t a common habit, but without gratitude, life is more challenging than it needs to be. Feeling grateful resets your perspective, and this is a gift you can give yourself each day. If you find yourself feeling pessimistic or overwhelmed, a little gratitude can get your attitude back on the right track. Gratitude is…
Read MoreA Quote? Everyday?
I frequently get asked, “You send out a Quote Of the Day? Everyday? How interesting! Why?” I think it is time to outline the history of the Gratitude Burst and how it came about. I do not know the actual start date of the Quote of the Day, but something came up at work one…
Read MoreMy Day Begins And Ends With Gratitude
From the time I open my eyes in the morning until they close at night, I feel gratitude. Starting and ending my day with gratitude puts the perfect bookends on my day. I list the things that make me feel the most grateful before I get out of bed. Starting my day with gratitude begins…
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