Be Grateful
Posted on May 01, 2015 by Liz Swearsky, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.
Gratitude opens the door to abundance in life.
Sometimes on the road to meeting our true partner, we may have periods of stagnancy, where we feel that nothing is happening. It can become frustrating and we may begin to question if we will get there. One of the best ways to move forward again is to express gratitude. Gratitude opens the door to abundance. Examine if you are being grateful and if you aren’t, begin each day with a statement of what you are grateful for. If you are, heck, add more to your list. It can only bring more in!
Here is a list of 10 ways to cultivate gratitude:
1. Notice your day-to-day world from a point of gratitude and be amazed at all the goodness we take for granted.
2. Keep a gratitude journal. All it requires is noting one or more things you are grateful for on a daily basis. No fancy notebook, no computer program required.
3. If you identify something or someone with a negative trait (the cold conference room), switch it in your mind to a positive trait (the conference room with a great view).
4. Gratitude requires humility, which the dictionary defines as “modest and respectful.” Explore where it fits in your life.
5. Give at least one compliment daily. It can be to a person or it can be asking someone to share your appreciation of something else (“I love how quiet it is in the morning, don’t you?”).
6. When you find yourself in a bad situation ask: What can I learn? When I look back on this, without emotion, what will I be grateful for?
7. Vow to not complain, criticize, or gossip for 10 days. If you slip, rally your willpower and keep going. Notice the amount of energy you were spending on negative thoughts and actions.
8. Sound genuinely happy to hear from the people who call you on the phone. Whether the caller responds with surprise or delight, he’ll know you value speaking with him.
9. Become involved in a cause that is important to you. Donate money or time or talent. By joining in, you’ll gain greater appreciation for the organization, and it will appreciate you more too.
10. Say thank you often.
I am so grateful to Unstuck.com for these suggestions!
