Take Your Vitamin G

Take Your Vitamin G

"If all you did was just look for things to appreciate you would live a joyous, spectacular life." ~ Abraham Hicks

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." ~ William Arthur Ward


Positive Psychology research is mounting in support of the many ways an attitude of gratitude can promote a more joyful, connected, healthful, long life, full of nourishing relationships and well-being. I've read quite a bit on the topic. (For those of you interesting in reading and learning more about the science of happiness, email me and I'll gladly share a list of books and research to check out.)

You can experience the benefits now by simply making a point to focus even a few minutes a day on gratitude. Do this in whatever way works for you. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Write a letter of thanks to someone you feel grateful toward, then read your letter aloud to this person.
2. Keep a gratitude journal. Before bed, make a list of 10 or more things you're grateful for.
3. Make a game out of how many times you can say "thank you" in a day.
4. If, for example, you are focused on creating more physical or financial health, notice with gratitude all the ways your body/your money supports you.
5. Thank the Universe/Source/God/Goddess...
6. Do a gratitude dance. (The steps are up to you!)
7. Offer thanks to the plant or animal before eating.
8. Send a thank you note - stamp and everything.


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