Research has shown that this one thing can make you 25% happier. It can improve your health, make you immune to anger, improve your relationships, even increase your success. It is not something you can buy, but is instead something that you must practice --every day. What is it you ask?
GRATITUDE -the simple act of being grateful for all you have. If you are a student of the Law of Attraction (the belief that your thoughts determine what you experience) you know that gratitude plays a huge role in creating abundance of all kinds in our life. But in order for gratitude to make a significant impact in your world, it is not enough just to say thank you when someone gives you a gift, or holds the door for you, or compliments you. True gratitude recognizes all kinds of things in your life from the very small to the very large, from being grateful that an awesome pair of shoes came in your size to being grateful for the beautiful children you just sent off to school.
It is so unfortunate how much time people spend complaining! They complain about their job, spouse, weight, money, the weather, the traffic, their co-workers, their parents, the list goes on and on. They are so stressed and hurried they rarely, if ever, take the time to just STOP. To breathe. To quietly think about the many wonderful things in their lives. And its amazing what happens to you mentally, emotionally, and physiologically when you begin to tally all that you're grateful for. Your whole outlook changes, your feel better, you approach situations from a more positive, caring place and what a ripple effect that has!
Imagine starting each day listing 10 things you're grateful for. They can be anything at all. Acknowledge the small things; from the perfect omelette to a quick commute to having your umbrella with you when it unexpectedly starts to rain. Acknowledge the big things, from the blessings of a healthy family to coming home to a warm house. But try for 10 different things for at least 10 days. SImply write down what comes to mind each morning, At the end of the 10 days you'll have 100 wonderful things in your life that you're grateful for and 100 things that you can look back on when you're feeling not so wonderful yourself. A simple "thank you" can change you day but practicing gratitude can change your life.
As a Professional Organizer and Certified Life Coach, I work with my clients to create a clutter-free environment and lifestyle. Because of the relationship between one's physical environment and one's habits, behaviors and state of mind I encourage my clients to continue our relationship beyond the physical organizing process through Coaching, providing the support they need to achieve the lifestyle they want. For additional information please visit my website http://www.morethanorganized.biz.
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