Grateful for the Lessons We Learn All month, we’ve talked about bringing more gratitude into our lives. But is it possible to look back and feel grateful for the difficulties we’ve endured? How do you find a place of gratitude if currently you're mired in challenges? We have all our fair share of hard times. I’m not sure I know anyone who hasn’t. And I have been there too - toxic workplaces, extreme debt, relationships that have soured. I certainly didn’t enjoy those experiences in the moment or for a long time afterward as I ...

Express Yourself: The Gift of Gratitude Express Yourself. Kind words have a way of sticking with us. They lift our spirits, make us smile, and warm our hearts. And they make us feel valued, appreciated, and seen. November is traditionally a season of giving thanks. We often talk about practicing gratitude as a way of recognizing the good in our lives. Today, we'll talk about expressing gratitude to others for the difference they make in our lives instead.  Keep reading to learn why it’s important and some ways you can give the gift of gratitude ...

Effects of Gratitude: You, Your Home, and Your Workplace As we continue to talk about gratitude, it’s worth noting the rewards. Gratitude is unique in that expressing thanks is a selfless act, yet we gain so much from it. It serves the self to practice gratitude, yet it is not self-serving. I like to think that this practice is almost spiritual - that what we really serve is the universe around us and the world we are a part of. By intentionally creating positive, rather than negative, energy, we can be producers of light and ...

Pause for a Moment of Gratitude It’s November! Can we pause for a moment of gratitude? There’s a lot to love about this time of year, but my favorite is that November is the season of giving thanks. As we come out of our purposeful mini-pauses, I also want to check in with all of you. So let’s do two things together right now - a little reflecting on what we learned about ourselves and a lot of conscious gratitude. What Happened? I hope you explored your life, career, and goals with the prompts we ...