๐Today, the smile on my 3 year oldโs face as she babbles off her endless morning demands reminded me that we got to see another day.
๐The caring nature and innocence of our 6 year old asking her sister to let โโAlexaโ rest from playing all night , got me thinking that giving does not have be financial. Being there for another is giving of yourself.
๐กSometimes we get so focused on achieving our financial goals or fighting off our financial stressors that we forget to show appreciation. We lose sight of the blessings that surround us, the goals we have achieved and the drive and motivation that has been given to us.
It has been shown that developing an attitude of gratitude helps you achieve your goals sooner and helps improve your overall health. It is about the mindset.
How to cultivate an attitude of gratitude
1. ๐Make it a habit to write down each day the things you are thankful for that cannot be bought with money. Doing so consistently for 30 days will make it a habit. Better still, start a gratitude journal.
2. Talk about the people or things you are thankful for. Let the people you are grateful for know how you feel about them. You do not have to wait for a special occasion.
For example, at the end of the day , tell your spouse 3 things that you are most grateful to them for.
3. Do something for those you are grateful for. Simple things such as a thank you note, taking someone out to lunch, a phone call or a text message go a long way. Do not wait for the โotherโ person to initiate contact. Be the sunshine in someone's life and let them know they were thought about.
4. Acknowledge your accomplishments no matter how small. You may not be where you intend to be, but you are taking action to get there. Be thankful for those small wins. They add up to the big win.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ?
What can you be thankful for?