National gratitude day

Gratitude is an emotion of expressing appreciation for what you have, rather than what you don’t have. Psychology Today reports that gratitude can be cultivated and it can increase levels of happiness when you do. Energy, optimism, and empathy are by-products of gratitude. World Gratitude Day is September 21st, so integrate these activities into your lesson plans this week. P.S. Have I told you lately that I'M GRATEFUL FOR YOU!!! Thanks for reading my blog! Model Gratitude Make it a habit to…

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“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein 1.) “If you want to find happiness, find gratitude.” – Steve Maraboli 2.) “The secret to having it all is knowing you already do.” – Unknown […]

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Posted on September 21, 2018 Today's holiday got started in 1965 at an international conference held in Hawaii. It seems awfully similar to International Thank You Day (celebrated in January)... Not to mention World Thank You Day (celebrated in June) and all the various Thanksgiving Days celebrated by various peoples in various nations at various times of the year - pant, pant! Still, how bad can it be to have loads of opportunities to count one's blessings, say thank you to the people who…

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Dear Family and Friends, In this season of gratitude and gifts, my wish for you is that you can be gentle this week in your thoughts, in your work and in your shopping. That you can slow down a little. Notice more. Breathe it all in. And give thanks. Yes. Give thanks for the whole mess of challenges alongside blessings popping up like flowers through the cracks in the pavement. The blessings are here. Sometimes they are humble and we have to lean in to behold the holy in the small. But they…

Gratitude changes your perspective for the better. Your outlook on your daily life can deeply affect the way you feel about food, your image, and your self-confidence. About a month ago, I found myself complaining about almost everything around me. My job, my apartment, my outlook on my future, my lack of focus on my goals, and more. I was being really hard on myself and blaming almost everything around me because I was feeling unsatisfied, but most importantly, I was being ungrateful. I was…

Celebrate World Gratitude Day today by reflecting on what is good in your life. Learn more at Sparkles of Sunshine.