Gratitude Lists

 

Today my daughter came home from school excited to share that she learned how to make a "gratitude list".  Her teacher spent time discussing gratitude lists with the students.  Every child made a list of 3 things they are grateful for, and they shared these items with each other.


There are many ways of making a grateful list.  For example:

• Write down 3-5 things you are grateful for every morning when you wake up and reflect on those things as you walk through life that day. 
• Reflect on the day and make a list at night before you go to bed.  
• Keep a journal of the things you are grateful for each day.  Whether the day was good or bad, use the journal entry to be reminded of gratitude. 
• Write an item of gratitude on a slip of paper and put it in a jar.  When you need a little pick-me-up throughout the week, take one of the papers out of the jar and read it!  This can be a helpful reminder of what you are thankful for. 

One of my best friends sends me his gratitude list every morning and it includes 5 things he is grateful for.  Upon reading his list, I lay in bed to notate my own list and start my day.  Sometimes, I am simply grateful for my soft comfy pillow.  And other times, my gratitude list is lengthy and detailed with recent events or happenings throughout my life. 

Whether life feels difficult or joyful, I know that an attitude of gratitude can turn what I have into everything I may need.  It can make the things that I have enough for the necessities of life.  And my hope for you is that today and always, may you slip your toes into those high heel shoes, lift your head up high and know that I am so very grateful for YOU!

Love Note: With all my heart, I genuinely request that due to the content written, please seek the guidance of professional help should you feel you need it.