An Attitude of Gratitude

Here is a little something I found about attitude of gratitude.

Gratitude keeps us centered and wards off jealousy and negativity. Here are some little things we can do each day to nourish our sense of gratitude:

1. Choose your friends wisely. If you strive to be spiritually strong, supportive, empowering, intelligent, energetic, and positive, seek those characteristics in others. Help your friends develop more positive traits by living those positive traits yourself. Know what kind of friends will help you nurture your soul, and set out to find some.

2. Help others cultivate gratitude. Before you say anything about a person's situation, remember that everyone's situation is unique. Day by day, hour by hour, make a goal to stop complaining about your life.

3. Give the gift of gratitude to your children. Help your children to be satisfied with the simple things while giving them the innate power and ability to achieve whatever they want in life...by living in such a way yourself.

4. Say "Thank You." Whom in your life do you appreciate? Let them know, whether it's your mom, your kids, your friends, your husband, or the helpful person at the store. A heartfelt "thank you" often does the trick. Make it a habit and your attention will suddenly turn to all the things people do for you. Also, write thank you notes regularly and be mindful of all the ways you show your appreciation by the things you do in return. Another idea: Spend 15 minutes writing a letter to your children. In this note, tell them how much you love them, why you're thankful for them, and all the ways they have enriched your life. This can be something you give them now or after they have grown.

5. Be mindful of the little things. Today, strive to be aware of all the aspects of your personal, professional, and family life for which you are thankful. Take a few minutes today to appreciate nature. Go for a walk and notice only those things that are beautiful. Whether you focus on the stars above, a distant mountain range, or the garden in your backyard, try to notice the details. Give thanks for the beauty that surrounds us. Make a Gratitude Journal, in which, at the end of each day, you record at least five things you're grateful for. Regardless of whether you write down these items, spend some time each day to focus on the little things in your life that make each day special.

I thought this was some good advice. I changed some of the wording and I would add thanking Heavenly Father for your life and the little stuff. It also reminded me of you and how you are trying to do some of these things as is your mom. I hope you enjoyed it. I love you with all my heart!