The Attitude of Gratitude
by Sue Graber
We've heard it countless times before – when we have an attitude of gratitude, it changes our lives.
If we really stop and think about it, there are many things to be grateful for every single day.
Sometimes when we think we're having a bad day, we may end up talking to someone who is going through a trial or crisis that will bring us to our knees, knowing that their trial is HUGE in comparison to ours, which causes us to BE GRATEFUL for something that perhaps we were taking for granted..
Don't get me wrong. I realize that we all face big challenges in our lives at times. No one is immune from that. And at those times, it's important to have encouragement and support from others.
It's just that sometimes it's easy to let the "little things" get in the way of simply being grateful for what we do have.
Recently I've been inspired by my friend Susan who motivates people to change their mindset. I am now starting each day with the habit of daily writing down 10 things that I am grateful for. I am also doing a lot more journaling in general.
Taking the time to reflect on your day and your life will make a big difference in helping you realize your priorities and your blessings.
Today is also the first day of my 30-day gratitude journey, to form a habit of gratitude each day. Honestly, I have been trying to do this on a regular basis ever since I became a member of the SendOutCards family but now I have decided to join in on a challenge put out by one of our leaders, Jeff Packard, and I would love to have you join me.
For around $1.00/day you will be able to send a card of appreciation for 30 days straight. Imagine the impact on family, friends and business when they unexpectedly receive a word of appreciation.
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." William Arthur Ward
Whether in our personal lives or in business, we have nothing to lose and everything to gain by being appreciative of those in our lives.
You will be amazed at the way "giving" in this way will affect your life, helping you to become a happier, thoughtful and more compassionate person, while at the very same time touching hearts all around you.
Let's get started….
Just for fun, I have decided to run a contest and help one lucky person get started on this 30-day attitude of gratitude journey. Fill out the form below and you will entered into the contest to receive the FREE tools necessary to do this 30 day challenge.
That includes an account which allows you to send up to 30 cards (plus stamps)…. You must do this every single day for 30 days!!
To enter the contest simply REPIN, "like" and make a comment on Pinterest. Lucky winner will be announced on Thursday, May 17, at 10 AM CST
Whether you WIN the contest or not, it's a great challenge to take and a wonderful habit to incorporate into your life — the attitude of gratitude!
Think of all the ways that you spend $1.00 each day .. I challenge you to use that same $1.00 for 30 days and make a difference in the lives of 30 individuals you care about!
Sue Graber has been happily married for 35 years, raising 3 daughters while working creatively from home in a variety of roles, including being a fund-raising specialist. She loves reaching out to others in kindness and is on a mission. She has an amazing ability to teach others how to build and nurture relationships, spend quality time with their families while establishing their own card and gifting business. Sue is passionate about showing others how they, too, can make a difference every single day!
WANT TO JOIN IN ON THE 30-DAY JOURNEY OF AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE?
Fill out the opt-in box on the right and you will be sent instructions on how to get started…along with some special ways to reach out ! Thanks for joining me in the challenge!
{ 15 comments }
