Happy Thursday Divas! I hope you're all having a fantastic week!
It's been a few weeks since I've done Thankful Thursday - and, honestly, a while since I really sat down and focused on my blessings and all that I have to be thankful for. I can definitely feel a difference in my spirit, my attitude and demeanor when I don't take that time.
Gratitude simply means being thankful, noticing the simple gifts you have in your life, and acknowledgement of the people, treasures and experiences in your life. Focusing on gratitude helps to shift your attitude from what you don't have to the wonderful things you DO have that bring a smile to your heart and face.
There have been scientific and psychological research studies done that prove gratitude makes us happier, more resilient, strengthens relationships, reduces stress and improves our health.
That in itself is something to be grateful about!
This week, I'm thankful for:
~ the slightly cooler weather
~ the opportunity to sleep in this morning
~ that light at the end of the tunnel that keeps you moving forward
~ all things working together for a greater good - even when I don't quite understand the hows and whys
~ my wonderful, loving family
What are you thankful for this week? Feel free to share in the comments and connect with us on our Facebook page, too!
Tomorrow I will continue the 14 day challenge - picking up with Day 6.
You can see the inspiration behind the challenge and the first 7 days challenges below:
What a great way to start off the weekend by doing something selfish just for us!
Day 1: Write Personal Mission Statement
Day 2: Rather than criticize, coach. Motivate with positive feedback and influence.
Day 3: Do something nice for someone else - leave a soda money by the vending machine, pay for someone's coffee, let that extra car turn during your morning or afternoon commute, etc
Day 4: Focus on the positive all day. No negative thoughts. (Warning - often when you make a conscious effort to be positive, it will seem as though anything and everything that can go wrong will - keep smiling and stay positive through it all).
Day 5: Connect with at least 4 other people and commit to motivating and inspiring one another for the next 5 days. It doesn't have to be anything ornate - just a simple motivating text, email, Facebook post, etc.
Day 6: Have a selfish moment. Do something for yourself.
Day 7: Share lessons from your successes and failures with someone that can benefit from it.
You can see an overview and the inspiration behind this 14-day challenge here.
i'm so grateful for my family. my husbnad and kids...and fur babies, too.
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I am thankful for whatever the Lord has in store for me. I feel something good coming. Hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful that my family is all getting over their colds!
ReplyDeleteThose are great things to be thankful for, that so many people overlook. I'm thankful for my family. They make every day worth living, no matter how bad things get!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for my health and well-being. Health is priceless. Now if I can just make it through flu season!
ReplyDeleteIm thankful for my hubby. Now that hes on a business trip I realize how much he helped me!
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful we're healthy and over our colds and that we've had 2 showings on our house this week!
ReplyDeleteSo much to be grateful for, I love seeing posts like this. Thanks for sharing! :)
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