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.
There are tons of easy ways to say thank you to those we cross paths with on a daily basis. It’s amazing the impact a genuine smile and small act of kindness can make on a person’s day. With a note: Yep, a handwritten one. Remember those? With technology, email, Facebook, text messaging, receiving a…
This week I’m thankful for growth – both personally and professionally. Sometimes we don’t understand the growth. Sometimes we don’t even want the growth – but as with life, when it happens we don’t have any control over it. I’m a glass is half-full type of diva and learning to accept those that don’t…
Focusing on gratitude should, also, include gratitude in the workplace. If you are an employee or have employees that are unhappy, it impacts so many things – work production, team morale, customer service, the list can go and on. I’m thankful to work in an environment that recognizes and actively reflects an attitude of gratitude…
Practicing gratitude on a regular basis can enhance our relationships with others. What better group to start with then our very own families. One way of doing this by starting a gratitude jar. It can be as simple or ornate as your family likes. Have family members place what their thankful for on a regular…
Welcome to Thankful Thursday here at Divas With A Purpose! I hope you’ve all had a fantastic week and will take a moment to pause and reflect on what you have to be thankful for this week – from family and friends to moments of peace and solitude and moments filled with laughter and love….
