appreciation

Endings are always hard, whether they involve relationships, jobs, change of residence or anything else. When our comfortable circumstances change, we suddenly find ourselves feeling unsettled and aimless.

What now?

Have you ever heard that the people and situations in our lives mirror back what we project out? You can probably remember plenty of times when this seemed to be so.

For example, perhaps you awoke one morning in a grumpy mood – and then proceeded to encounter one grumpy person after another during the rest of the day. Or you felt overwhelmed with problems – and seemed to attract dozens more problems, both minor and major.

Has adopting an attitude of gratitude been a challenge for you? Do you start each day with the best of intentions and then find yourself losing focus as you encounter more and more negativity?

The problem stems from trying to change the habits of a lifetime in one fell swoop!

By Christine Gallagher

What do we do when the gap between where we are and what we want isn’t closing fast enough? If you find yourself in this situation currently you may feel anxious, impatient, stuck or hopeless—or a combination of all of them. In the worst case scenario the gap may appear so wide that it feels impossible to bridge. This is where your doubts become so overwhelming that giving up seems like the easiest thing to do.

An example of this might be your dream to be a world-renowned pastry chef with their own show on the Food Network. From … read more

By Brenda Blindenbach

One of the first ways to develop the attitude of gratitude is to express gratitude with your words when someone has served you in one way or the other. Most people find it easier being grateful for the big things that happen in their lives and forget to be grateful for all the small things that come into their lives on a daily basis.

Notice all the little acts of kindness that people do for you, a sincere compliment, a word of encouragement, a friend that pays for your coffee and donut, the $2.00 coupon off for your haircut … read more