I am grateful for my friends, family, and colleagues and the support they have provided me over the last year. - Josiah Practicing Gratitude We hear it all the time: the importance of being grateful, or showing gratitude. For some people, these words elicit an eye roll or a blank stare (at best). Sure, we know that gratitude is important in an abstract sort of way—but it … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Jordan Fredriksson
I am thankful for living in a state (Alaska) that I get to fall in love with each and every day. ~ Jordan Practicing Gratitude Studies from Harvard Health Publishing have shown that being thankful can help people feel more positive, relish good experiences, improve their health and build strong relationships with others. It’s no secret that our children demonstrate … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Monica Fields
I am grateful for the opportunities, struggles and experiences in my life. I am grateful for the chance to learn from them. ~ Monica Practicing Gratitude Robert Emmons, psychology professor and gratitude researcher at the University of California, Davis, explains that there are two key components of practicing gratitude: We affirm the good things we’ve receivedWe … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Kate Turner
I am thankful to have a job I enjoy and the continued health of my family. ~ Kate Practicing Gratitude Practicing gratitude can be a game-changer: it has far reaching effects, from improving our mental health to boosting our relationships with others. Living your life with gratitude helps you notice the little wins—like the bus showing up right on time, a stranger holding the door … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful – Ward Merdes
While practicing gratitude during 2021, I've found more in life. I am thankful for my beautiful bride Lori, our children, grandchildren, family, and friends. I am thankful for the opportunity to genuinely help clients through difficult parts of their lives ... and to keep them as friends after. I'm thankful for people who challenge me with honestly held - and thoughtful - beliefs, … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful ~ Taylor Mann
I am thankful for each new day, for my new adventure in Alaskaand for the love of my husband, family and friends. ~ Taylor Practicing Gratitude The best way to reap the benefits of gratitude is to notice new things you’re grateful for every day. Gratitude journaling works because it slowly changes the way we perceive situations by adjusting what we focus on. While you might … [Read more...]
