New Year’s Gratitude
Welcome to the first Thankful Thursday of 2014! What better way to start the new year?
I love the concept of Thankful Thursday. An opportunity each week to pause and reflect on the many reasons you have to express gratitude for.
Each Thursday in my community I like to pause and reflect on gratitude. On social media, Thursdays are often designated as Thankful Thursday.
Focusing on gratitude is not a new thing in my life. I’ve shared before that I began practicing intentional gratitude in 2011 when I first chose gratitude as my word of the year. It was truly a mind-shifting experience for me. It has changed how I focus on gratitude and thankfulness ever since.
Did you know that practicing gratitude regularly is good for your health – physically and mentally? YES! It makes you happier and helps you sleep better at night. Practicing gratitude gives you more energy, helps you relax and so much more. Gratitude is a habit that can impact many different areas of your life.
Welcome to the first Thankful Thursday of 2014! What better way to start the new year?
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