Why Wait for the Fourth Thursday?
For many of us, there is an abundance of things to be grateful for in daily life. Why is it that we wait until the fourth Thursday of November to really reflect on them? Our suggestion is to spend some time each day - and only a few minutes will do - thinking about what makes you grateful. If this is a difficult concept, then just think about the things that make you happy. Maybe your kids shared their Halloween candy with each other without prompting, maybe you saw a beautifully fall-like tree, maybe you just made it to work on time. Whatever it is, be grateful and happy. This is a scientifically proven path to greater happiness in your life.And don't just save this secret for yourself - help your kids do the same. It really will improve their outlook on life!
We have written in earlier posts about the importance of gratitude, and specifically about gratitude journals and even iPhone apps. Today, we'd like to share two books - one for adults and one for kids - that are about noticing and appreciating "how lucky you are" and how "awesome" life is!
Dr. Seuss's Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? lists, in typical Dr. Seuss form, all the ways in which life could be much more difficult!
The Book of Awesome, by Neil Pasricha, lists simple and fun things to be grateful for and happy about, such as the extra time you get when the clock rolls back next week!
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