An attitude of gratitude is the name of the game this week, this month, throughout the holidays. It’s also something that’s so important to practice in our regular day to day; but since we’re quickly approaching the Thanksgiving Holiday, it’s a great time to focus on gratitude, talk about it more in depth and to talk about the things we’re especially grateful for this year.
Gratitude is an action word. It’s the ability to acknowledge something in your life, what it has brought to your life, and to see the whole picture. This isn’t just applicable to the good things in your life, it’s equally as important to apply gratitude to the difficult things that we encounter. Yes, even in the difficult things - which often become opportunities to find a silver lining, look for the growth and hone in on what’s good in our life, big and small. Practicing gratitude is a mindset and when we become willing to find gratitude in all facets of life, life becomes just a bit more beautiful. The Universal Law of Gratitude asserts that the more we express gratitude, the more reasons we find to be grateful.
Did you know that living in a place of gratitude has physical, mental and emotional benefits? Who would’ve thought that just adding a little to your daily routine could lower blood pressure, promote better sleep and less stress, increase energy and strengthen immunity. Not to mention that it improves our relationships with others and with ourselves. “An attitude of Gratitude” allows us to bring more positivity into our world and the world around us.
So what are some ways we can practice being grateful in our day to day? Check out these great suggestions from an excellent article about attracting abundance through gratitude:
Morning: Begin each day with a gratitude meditation. Take a few moments to centre yourself (perhaps while drinking your morning coffee), then reflect on three things you’re thankful for. Whether it’s the promise of a new day, the comfort of a hot shower, or having a tasty breakfast, let gratitude set the tone for your day ahead – it’s all about romanticising life.
During the day: Whenever you feel stressed or overwhelmed, pause and recite affirmations such as “I am grateful for the challenges that helped me grow” or “I appreciate the support of loved ones in my life.” These affirmations serve as gentle reminders of the abundance that surrounds you.
Night-time: Wind down your day with gratitude prompts. Before you sleep, ask yourself three things you’re grateful for from the day. These prompts could be, “What went well today?”, “What did I do today to make myself proud?” “What lessons did today teach me?”. By ending your day on a note of gratitude, you’ll begin to realise you already have everything you need within you.
And keep in mind that it can be as simple as acknowledging things throughout your day that you’re grateful for.
Bella Home Interiors has a tremendous amount of things to be grateful for each day and all throughout the year. But we want to give a special shout out to all of our clients, family and friends for the constant and continued support and appreciation we get to experience with all of you. BHI has so many people, projects and exciting ventures on the horizon, and we will be continuing to practice an attitude of gratitude throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday and into the coming new year. Happy Thanksgiving!
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