Wellness Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!


I am sitting here staring at my computer and my heart is spilling over with gratitude- gratitude for a place to call home, for a full belly, for people I can call mine and for all of you. I am so grateful to be surrounded by amazing people who inspire me and make me better every day. Thank you for being you.


I've been researching traits and attributes of successful people and happy people. There were 2 recurring themes through every article I read; successful people and happy people exercise/meditate/pray every morning for at least 30 minutes and are active practitioners of gratitude. They think all day of things they are grateful for AND they express gratitude to those around them. A study in Forbes magazine showed the most attractive quality we find in others is gratitude. We as humans are attracted to people who say thank you.


Which leads me to a very simple conclusion- to become more attractive, successful and happy, we must practice gratitude.


Practicing gratitude doesn't have to be a huge process. I keep a gratitude notebook next to my bed and every night before I turn off my lights I write 3 things I am grateful for. There are no right or wrong answers to how to express gratitude. If you need a starting point, try one of the following:


-Write down the most important person in your life and why they are important to you. Now call them and thank them for specific things.
-Write down one time today you felt the most at peace and calm. Feel grateful you had a moment of peace and calm. When tomorrow gets crazy, think back on the moment from yesterday. Repeat everyday.
-Write down the top state of health you were most grateful for today. Did you get to hold a hand or smell amazing food or see an incredible sunrise? Be grateful for the senses you have which help you experience life.
-Write down the most important part of your health you are grateful for.
-Write down something YOU did today that was wonderful


There are so many places to start and I promise when you start looking your eyes will be open and you will be shocked at how incredibly blessed you are! Gratitude will change you. It will help you see the silver lining and will lead you on the path to happiness and wholeness.




Much love to you all,


Stef

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