Role Modeling Gratitude for Your Children
Feeling gratitude for what you have is one thing, but having a little one in your life also provides that sweet opportunity to guide them on their own path of gratitude. And who better to do it than you?
Written by Marybeth Heckler on . Posted in Motherhood.
Feeling gratitude for what you have is one thing, but having a little one in your life also provides that sweet opportunity to guide them on their own path of gratitude. And who better to do it than you?
Written by Marybeth Heckler on . Posted in Motherhood.
November is known as the month of gratitude. This is the time of year to reflect, count our blessings, and appreciate the people who make our lives better. This is also the time of year we celebrate being kind to one another. World Kindness Day falls on November 13th of each year, reminding us of the need to be kind, considerate, and compassionate in our dealings with others.
But did you know that practicing kindness is also good for your health?
Written by Marybeth Heckler on . Posted in Holidays.
While it may seem obvious that January is a big month for sending out thank you cards, after all the holidays events and gifts the month before, January is also, officially, National Thank You Month. This is a great opportunity to incorporate gratitude and appreciation and also showcase some great ways to express your thanks. Especially, if you are parents, the benefits of becoming more intentional when saying ‘thank you’ include role modeling great behavior.
Here are some ways you can celebrate and give thanks this month:
Make a Gratitude List
First, begin by making a list of everyone and everything you are grateful for right now. This list will help you come up with ways to express your thanks to the people that matter the most.
Discover Their Love Language
To really give back in an impactful way, ask people about their love languages. This concept comes from a book called The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell.
The five languages are:
Once you identify the most effective way to show your love to someone, you can come up with some truly great ideas for expressing your thanks.
Make Cards in Batches
Spend some time filling out basic thank you cards that you can hand out in the moment to anyone who does you a good service or makes your day better.
Take Someone to Lunch
If there is someone especially deserving of thanks this month, consider taking them out to a meal, coffee or dessert this month.
Thank Every Day
Make it a point to be intentional about saying thank you to someone every day this month. If it helps, keep a journal to help you say on track. This could be the beginning of a new habit for you.
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Written by Marybeth Heckler on . Posted in Homeowner.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means millions of people will be sitting around dinner tables to share what they are thankful for this past year. Many will speak of friends, family, and co-workers who have positively impacted their lives in 2019.
But one area you should also be grateful for is your living space—be it a home, apartment, or wherever you hang your metaphorical hat. This Thanksgiving, take the time to show your gratitude for your home by treating it a little nicer. This will not only improve the feelings in your home but also help you feel more at rest and peaceful when you walk into it.
This Thanksgiving you should really take just a little bit of time to show your love and gratitude for your living space. By doing so, you can improve your feelings of happiness and joy each and every day.
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