Why We Should Be Grateful Every Day, not just on Thanksgiving

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, the time of year, we reflect on the things we are grateful for and express our gratitude and appreciation. We must realize how impactful gratitude practice can be daily, especially during COVID-19.

Thanksgiving is a national holiday when family and friends celebrate the harvest and blessings of the past year. Giving thanks and celebrating Gratitude on Thanksgiving is essential; it is something we don't practise enough.

For some, speaking of the things we are grateful for in our life happens yearly at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Our lives positively change when we practise Gratitude repeatedly. "By adopting an attitude of Gratitude every day of the year, we can enhance our happiness and overall sense of well-being. Once we feel it, we want to reach out and help others. When saying the words "thank you" to the person who pours your morning cup of coffee, you are practising Gratitude.

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How you can foster gratitude.

When it comes to expressing gratitude, we need to understand that it must be practised – it's not innate. Practising gratitude will be the catalyst for increasing joy in your life. A little appreciation goes a long way toward changing someone's day and fosters a culture of appreciation. Roy Saunderson says, and I agree, "Never neglect to say thank you, no matter what you give." Thank you is extremely powerful, and it's so simple!

Simple suggestions on how to show your gratitude. Read more

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