Children learn all behavior from their parents, so if Mom and Dad feel frustrated and irritated, then the chances are that your kids will pick up on this and reflect it. So, if you want to prevent temper tantrums and tears this festive period, then its important that you begin teaching your kids how to be grateful for all the things in life that don’t have an expensive price tag. Say Thank You Learning how to say thank you, and be grateful for what you already have or have just received … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Year-round Gratitude
October 15, 2013 by
A survey of more than 2,000 people by the John Templeton Foundation showed that on average, 90 percent of people felt gratitude for their friends and family. More than 50 percent said they expressed gratitude so they or someone else would feel better. From getting more sleep to reducing the risk of heart attack, gratitude has proven to be a way to think yourself into better health. Feelings and expressions of gratitude alter the way people feel about themselves. Starting Out … [Read more...]
World Gratitude Day celebrated Sept 21
September 21, 2013 by
21 September 2011 is World Gratitude Day and I want to say Thank You! The United Nations Meditation Group created World Gratitude Day to express appreciation for the great things that individuals and groups do. This recognition is on a global basis. According to their website: "World Gratitude Day presents an award to someone who we feel has done something outstanding in the spirit of Globalism." The roots of World Gratitude Day was started in 1965 at the International … [Read more...]
Gratitude, 6 ways to develop new attitude – WOMEN in RECOVERY
October 8, 2012 by
6 Creative Ways to Develop Gratitude With the busy lives most of us lead, expressions of thanksgiving to God may seldom occur outside of mealtime prayers. Words of praise find few places to surface as we scurry through our day. We manage to squeeze in time to ask God for something, but how often do we just say “thank you”? The Bible teaches that giving thanks should be a priority. We have the example of the Apostle Paul who begins almost all his letters to the early churches by expressing … [Read more...]
Gratitude, a Rare Commodity
September 18, 2012 by
When was the last time you said “thank you”? When was the last time you genuinely meant it? For some it may be a few days or a week (that’s too long by the way) but for others it may have only been a few hours or even minutes. What are the reasons for a lack of gratitude being habitual in our daily lives? We don’t have time is a common statement. Let's be honest with ourselves; that’s an excuse. We have plenty of time to honestly offer thanks to the guy that let us ahead of him at … [Read more...]
Attitude of Gratitude in Action – WOMEN in RECOVERY
August 31, 2012 by
ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE is Key to Abundance As difficult as it can be, one must say 'ThankYou' for all that one has; and stop focusing on lack. Start the morning with a first thought of 'Thank God I woke up today, for now I have another chance'. Then, always end one's day with a last thought of 'Thank God for what I did accomplish today'. Now, we all have those days where accomplishment appears empty, for growth is a slow process. On these days, KEEP IT SIMPLE, … [Read more...]
Gratitude is ‘not’ an Emotion – WOMEN in RECOVERY
August 13, 2012 by
Think of all the things that do make You HAPPY... The benefits of keeping gratitude journals So many of us confuse 'feeling' thankful with the actual decision made to show that we are thankful. For example, a neighbour brings back your lost puppy, and you tell them just how thankful you are. The more beneficial response would be to take the time, get to know that neighbour more and at the opportune time, DO something nice for them; be helpful in some way and return … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL THANK-YOU DAY – January 11, 2010
January 10, 2011 by
INTERNATIONAL 'Thank You' Day! January 11, 2011 A Celebration of Women sends our Gratitude to all the Women of our World. Team Celebration sends our THANK-YOU to our gracious WOMEN of ACTION, our Bloggers, our Writers, and last but absolutely not least, our Readers. It is an honor and pleasure to work for our readers and with each and everyone associated with A Celebration of Women, in any way. We send our thanks to Courtney Leigh Hewitt's father, Mr. Todd Hewitt for his … [Read more...]
