Practising Gratitude day 4

Day 4 Be Happy


Quote
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust

Happiness is itself a kind of gratitude. Joseph Wood Krutch

Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy — because we will always want to have something else or something more. Brother David Steindl-Rast

Bible Verse
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

Inspiration
Pharrel Williams Happy

Gratitude link
5 ways to practice gratitude

To think about or journal
What things make you happy? Which of these are you most grateful for?

Action
Smile at yourself in the mirror first thing every morning.

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Practising Gratitude day 3

Day 3 Inspire

Quote
A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential. John C. Maxwell

Bible Verse
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and
self-discipline. 1 Timothy 1:6-7

Inspiration
The Surprising Truth about Inspiring Others

Gratitude link
The Science behind gratitude

To think about or journal
Who in the past has inspired you? What form did that take?
Who inspires you now?
Who do you think is inspired by you?

Action
Write a letter of thanks to someone who inspires you or inspired you.

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Practising Gratitude day 2

Day 2 Be Positive


Quote
Real life isn’t always going to be perfect or go our way, but the recurring acknowledgement of what is working in our lives can help us not only to survive but surmount our difficulties. Sarah Ban Breathnach

Gratitude is riches. Complaint is poverty. Doris Day

Bible Verse
I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 9:1

Inspiration
Be Positive

Do what you’re meant to do (blog)

Gratitude Link
9 New Ways to Practice Gratitude

To think about or journal
Do you struggle with negativity? Do you always think the worst?
What positive affirmations can you use to combat the negative thoughts?
Research shows it takes between 3-6 positive comments to wipe out the effect of one negative comment.

Action
Stop speaking negatively about yourself and only say positive things. Listen to what you say about yourself and if you wouldn’t say those things about someone else to their face then don’t say them about you.

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