Gratitude is the Attitude

Did you know November is National Gratitude Month? Being grateful is more than simply saying “thank you.”  It’s about seeing good things in every aspect of our lives. Gratitude’s amazing powers have the ability to shift us from focusing on the negative to appreciating what is positive in our lives. Practicing daily gratitude gives us a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us.

It’s not always easy. I mean, let’s be real – life isn’t always peachy! But when we do practice gratitude diligently, it can quickly transform both our minds and our lives. Here’s how I try to show gratitude, even during difficult times.

• When someone upsets me, I try to find one thing about them I’m grateful for.
• When I catch myself procrastinating on a task, I look at why I’m grateful for an opportunity to complete the task.
• When I get sick or injure my body, I focus on how grateful I am to be alive and able to heal.
• When I lose someone I love, I grieve, but I am also grateful for the time and experiences I shared with them.
• When something negative happens at work, I remember to be grateful that I have a job and that these challenges allow me to grow wiser.

The bottom line is that being grateful starts with you. You must choose to be grateful by focusing on the little miracles in your life and appreciate all your progress too. We’ve all been through ups and downs. Give yourself credit and gratitude for your resilience, and how far you’ve come. What are you most grateful for in 2020? #NationalGratitudeMonth