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.
It’s often in what could be viewed as our lowest and darkest moments that we truly reflect on the goodness and kindness of others. I’m working to realize and recognize those moments on a regular basis – not just when someone does the extraordinary, but when they do ordinary, routine actions out of the kindness…
Happy August Divas! Today officially kicks off my blogaversary month! I, honestly, cannot believe it’s been 4 years of writing, connecting and embracing the divatude here at Divas With A Purpose. I’m so thankful for DWP: the people I’ve crossed paths with, the bloggers who have become friends, mentors and cheerleaders, the readers who have…
Happy Fourth of July to my divas celebrating here in the United States and welcome to Thankful Thursday! Today, of course, I’m thankful for independence. I hope your families have a fantastic day – whether you’re traveling or staying close to home. Remember to be safe and take a moment to pause and reflect on…
Quick gratitude exercise – list and describe the major things in your life and then rate how satisfied you are with them from 1-10. Now, stop and imagine if all of those things were taken from you within a blink of an eye. Family, home, car…. Now with that in mind, go back and rate…
Earlier this month, Divas With A Purpose hosted a Celebration of Friendship here in Columbia, South Carolina. All I can say, is I am so thankful for friends – near, dear, tried, true and new to the crew 🙂 What’s a celebration without deelish food: Many thanks to Natty Queens Cuisine!!! Chef Kat is so…
