Take Time To Be Thankful

Gratitude is a really powerful emotion. It unveils the fullness of your life and it can turn negative feelings into something of beauty. Gratitude can turn chaos into order, denial into acceptance and confusion into clarity. It can turn a house into a home, a stranger into a friend and it can create a life worth living. 

"Thank you" ought not to be an expression after you have received something you want, but also a mindset that can help you search for those things in your life to be grateful for --even during unpleasant situations. Right now, start embracing the attitude of gratitude into your life rather than waiting for positive outcomes before you feel grateful. 

In times of difficulty, find something, anything to be thankful for. Everything happens for a reason and in every problem, there is always something good that you can discover. If you have been complaining about the kind of life you have, then this is the perfect time to take a pause, think and look for the things for which you can be grateful despite any situation you find yourself in.

Start living a life of gratitude. Start your day off saying ... "I am so happy and grateful now that _____. " You fill in the blanks. Why not go for 10 things/circumstances you are so happy and grateful for? Start a Gratitude Journal. It will change your life. It has mine.

Say “thank you” to a friend, coworker, family member even when you are facing problems and challenges in your life; this is your time to show your appreciation. Be thankful for your ability to see, to hear, to smell, to talk and to walk. Count your blessings and you will certainly be surprised at how many blessings you have actually received throughout your life. Speak words of gratitude and see how you can attract the things you want in life. Recognize all your achievements and also thanks yourself for keeping strong. Give thanks to your parents, a simple “thank you” note will go a long way. 

Have you done something good for others and never received any token of appreciation? Not even a “thank you”. If you feel disappointed with that, think about how disappointed your parents are for not receiving even a word of thanks for the lunch they packed, things they bought and dinners prepared for you, daily sacrifices when you were young. Remember those adolescent years? Be grateful!

If things haven't been going your way, and you think that there is nothing to be grateful for, take some time to look for something. If you don’t have all the things you want, then be thankful in advance because this is such a healthy mindset.

Be grateful for all your imperfections because they provide you an opportunity to improve more. Be grateful for every challenge you face because it can build your character. Don’t despair when you make mistakes because your mistakes teach you important lessons. Always be grateful. Show your gratitude to everyone and in every situation and you will see how it can change the quality of your life --- forever!

About the Author: Patrick Laforet is a Senior Recruiter with over 25 years experience placing Sales, Marketing and Senior Management positions all across North America.

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