Have you noticed that gratitude is a hot topic lately? By now most of us  are aware of all the research around how being grateful helps us live a happy life. Like many of you, learning there is a connection between gratitude and happiness was enough for me to dive in head first in practicing being grateful over the past 12 months. While doing this, I have found that in order to get the full benefit of a grateful attitude, you need to actively pursue gratefulness each day. It's not enough to just feel thankful.  It takes being deliberate. As a result I have been able to fully  experience gratitude at a new level.  Feeling happy was just one benefit. I have also felt  contentment and love that stays with me all day. 

These steps have transformed my ability to experience gratitude and it will do the same for you. Each of these steps work together to create a peace within you that will be noticeable to everybody around you. 

So let's break these steps down.

#1 Live In Each Moment With A Grateful Heart.  

This mindfulness practice will center you. Feel gratitude in your heart in each moment as you live it.  As you become more aware of your gratitude in the moment you are claiming ownership over the memory! You are placing value in it. Now this moment is treasured and important. 

#2 Recall and Relive Your Special Moments Often 

#3 Tell Others The Reason You Are Grateful For Them

 Give those around you this wonderful gift. It costs you nothing but some boldness and willingness to share. This practice will fill your emotional cup up with joy. You will experience happiness on a new level as you watch another light up when you share from your heart. 

There is nothing more rewarding than  helping another person feel amazing!  Never make the mistake of keeping your grateful attitude all to yourself. Share it willingly and generously. Open up and tell others what you appreciate about them. When you see something positive and praiseworthy, be bold enough to share it! Your kind words may be the best part of that other person's day. Do you remember the last time somebody gave you a random unexpected complement? Yes you do because your mind valued that moment. Each of us crave to be noticed. So be the one that notices the good in another person and in return you will be remembered as the one that brighten their day. 

As you practice your new and improved Blessing Centered Attitude of Gratitude you will notice a difference. Share this article with others so together we can be a blessing to others. And please, share with ME about how it makes a difference for you. Feel free to use THIS LINK to get to my contact me page and send me a voice note. Realize the new level of peace that is waiting for you when you practice a deliberate attitude of gratitude using these solution-focused mindfulness strategies:

1. Live in each moment with gratefulness

2. Recall and relive special moments often

3. Tell others the reasons you are grateful for them

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