The Benefits Of Gratitude

Did you know that reaching your goals starts with only one positive thought?

How do you feel when someone sincerely expresses his or her gratitude (or thankfulness) to you for something you did? Doesn't it make you feel good about yourself? These positive feelings can lift you up, boost your enthusiasm, and motivate you to achieve even more. 

Feeling appreciative for what you have can produce the same good feelings and sustain your drive toward your goals.

This shows how it can have some serious positive snowball effects.

Here Are Some Of The Benefits Of Gratitude:

1.      Reaching your goals. When you feel grateful, it tends to be a lasting and selfless feeling. It's much more than just a momentary burst of positive energy; it has staying power that will provide a great boost for you to reach your goals.

• When you express thankfulness to others, ensure that you're open and expressive. People don't know what you're thinking; hearing it can make all the difference.

2.      Strengthened relationships. There are many ways you can express your gratitude to your loved ones, including saying, "Thank you," writing a letter, or giving them a thoughtful gift. When you learn to avoid taking your loved ones for granted, you'll have a long lasting and loving relationship.

•  Showing gratitude is a two way street. Learn how to effectively express your gratitude and, just as importantly, to receive it as well.

3.      Improved communication. Gratitude can mean better communication all around. By expressing your gratitude to strangers, they'll be more likely to show an interest in helping you, too.

•  It is such a powerful entity that it can even help you communicate with your pets! They should be appreciated too.

Gratitude Should Be Unending!

Showing appreciation to others may seem like a selfless act, but it's something that you also benefit from. When you show that you're grateful every day, you change the way you think.

You'll appreciate your good life when the majority of your thoughts remain positive. Negative thoughts can sometimes be overwhelming, and just because you have them doesn't mean you're a bad person. They happen to everyone, but you can strive to keep them to a minimum with the help of a thankful attitude.

One way to show your appreciation every day is to remind yourself of the big picture when a negative thought arises. If a petty argument with your spouse makes you feel angry and heated, take a deep breath and think for a moment. Remember that the argument is not permanent and, instead, feel grateful for the gift of this relationship.

Our days on this earth are numbered so we must cherish the time that we do have and enjoy the benefits of living each day as if it were our last.  As a Christian you can live each day as if Jesus were come today.

Affirmations 

My generous spirit brings joy to others. I bring happiness into the lives of others when I make their life easier, even in small ways. Spreading joy also brings me happiness as well. So I strive to make the world a better place. I share my money with those who inspire me and those who need it more than I.

I give generously with no thought of a "return on my investment."

I give simply for the joy of giving. I share the fruits of my talents with others. When I learn how to build something, I build them for others as well as myself. It is the same way with any craft or skill I develop – I share what I can do with others and we all benefit.

I share my knowledge of the world around me with those it can help. I give advice and mentor others freely so that they, too, can prosper and live a fulfilled life.

I give unlimited love, support and encouragement to those whose lives cross with my own. My time is valuable not only to me, but also to those I share it with. In many ways, each and every day, I strive to bring joy to others.

Some of my actions may seem trivial, but they can brighten someone's day. For instance, when I make eye contact with a stranger on the street and give them a warm smile, it may be the only warmth they receive that day.

I know that I can make a joyful difference in the lives of others. Today, I plan to focus on others and do what I can to bring a ray of sunshine into their lives.

Self-Reflection Questions: 1. Do I share my money with those who need a helping hand? 2. When was the last time I went out of my way to help someone? 3. How can I spread joy in my conversations?

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