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Before getting into my topic, I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

MY TOPIC THIS WEEK: How a Grateful Attitude Makes You Happy

Research shows that practising gratitude boosts energy, inspires optimism, and encourages getting out of your comfort zone, and creates more social interactions that combine to create a happier and more satisfying life.

I. IDEAS FROM ME Inspires Positivity

When you stop and reflect on what you are grateful for, you stop anger, negativity, and stress in its tracks. When you focus on making yourself happy, you naturally relax your brain and release chemicals that make you feel better. A better mood allows you to perform at your best and make more responsible choices.

Improves Relationships

As you stop and reflect, you highlight moments in your life you never want to take for granted. So, in turn, increasing your relationships, and you take the time to only focus on them and nothing else.

Leads to A Healthier Life

Reducing and preventing stress leads to a longer and healthier life. Daily high levels of cortisol can lead to many mental and physical health problems that can hinder your ability to do the things that make you happy. Being grateful can act as an instant stress reliever as you highlight the things that bring you value and happiness.

Increases Your Self-Worth

When you think about the things you are most grateful for, It gives you a chance to experience the bigger picture and gain a new perspective about yourself and your abilities. It allows you to highlight your accomplishments to feel a sense of pride, growing your self-esteem and confidence, allowing you to continue developing your skills and try new things to grow.

Improves Ability to Handle Challenges

A grateful attitude gives you the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with irritation or difficult situations. In addition, it allows you to work better with others and be more patient as you understand and focus on the bigger picture. For example, focusing on how grateful you are to have a job you love can make it easier to deal with annoying coworkers.

To practice gratitude, start each morning by reflecting on one simple thing you are thankful for. Then, ask yourself, "What brings me the most happiness?" and reflect on all the reasons why.

Always say "thank you" when others help you, no matter how small. It's incredible how good it makes you feel, but it also helps them too. When you return the favour and spread kindness, it always ensures that those around you feel valued, increasing your gratitude, releasing those good hormones, and ultimately making you feel happier.

II. QUOTES FROM OTHERS

"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that

gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder."

Gilbert Keith Chesterton KC*SG was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the

"Prince of paradox".

"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."

Charles John Huffam Dickens FRSA was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

Source: inc.com/wikipedia.com

III. A QUESTION FOR YOU

What's a hard lesson that you were grateful to learn?

🌹Until next week,

The team at Life in Balance Careers

Joanne Savoie-Malone, Approved & Certified Life in Balance Coach

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