Attitude of Gratitude-Habit Forming

© Judy H. Wright  aka Auntie Artichoke, the storytelling trainer
and family coach

 

Thanksgiving is traditionally used as a reminder to give
thanks and count our blessings.  Why wait for Thanksgiving, how about
being grateful today for all that you have and will have.

What you don't have or what you do have?

What we think about, we bring about.  So let's concentrate on what is
going right in our lives. Do you have food, love, friends, health,
transportation, warm clothing, flowers along the path, animals who make you
smile, a shining sun, a public library full of books,  the ability to
dream and hope?

So many times we, as humans, tend to get into a habit of being
pessimistic.  Especially if you grew up in a family who described the
world and everything in it in negative terms, you will not know how to have an
attitude of gratitude. Being taught to expect the worst, or fear change and
distrust people and their intentions can become a habit.

Depressed or
depressing?

Even though I know that depression has deep causes, sometimes the negative
attitude becomes so habit forming, that it is automatic action.

Simply by focusing on what is good and positive, you can feel your heart
lighten.  Your shoulders are a little straighter and your smile a little
brighter.

If you truly want to heal a heart that has fallen into a habit of negativity,
then count your blessing.  Develop an attitude of gratitude by
looking for positive things, no matter how small, in your life.

Attitudes are contagious. 

 

Is yours worth catching?  Being cheerful and grateful
is just as habit forming as being gloomy and negative.

 

Would you like to know more about enhancing your life,
creating self confidence and building strong relationships?  Then join us weekly for free Thursday Tele
Classes by clicking on http://www.ArtichokePress.com   Judy H. Wright, parent educator, family
coach and author leads a community of like minded people who want to improve
their lives. You can also listen to the free replays listed at http://www.ArtichokePress.com

 

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Keywords: Attitude, Attitude of Gratitude, Graditude, Habit,
depressed, positive, negative, Thanksgiving, blessings, self confidence,
relationships, Judy H. Wright, Artichoke Press, family coach, teleclasses

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