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 a more positive attitude when practicing thankfulness with their teachers. That’s why, we put together these 5 tips on how to stay grateful on a regular basis:
Appreciate the little things in life: Your life is already filled with friends and family who love and care about you. Forget about the material things you don’t have and instead appreciate every single relationship you have and each positive interactive you encounter each day. It doesn’t matter how big or small these things are.
Keep a gratitude journal: Jot down all your positive thoughts. Take 5 minutes every night to think about one thing you are thankful for and write it in your gratitude journal. At the end of the week you’ll realize that the positives outweigh any negatives.
Say ‘Thank you’: Sometimes we forget to be thankful for the people that are the closest to us. We assume they already know how much we appreciate them. Tell you dad, mom or siblings how thankful you are for them to show them your gratitude.
Interested in reaping some of these benefits? Get started with a gratitude practice.
We Are Thankful
Each year, at this time, the Merdes Law Office staff reflects and shares that for which we are most thankful. Even though 2021 saw the continuing challenges brought to every one of us by 2020, we each found that we all had something that inspired us to say “Thank You.”
Over the next week, Merdes Law Office will share our 2021 messages of thankfulness with you.
We hope they bring a smile to your face and a reminder that there is ALWAYS a reason to be thankful.
The Merdes Law Firm has been helping injured Alaskans for more than 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us … We’re here if you do. ~ Ward Merdes
Sources: Ward Merdes; Herbalife Nutrition Foundation; Jordan Fredriksson
