by Julie Rahm
"Gratitude creates a strong positive energy that brings to us feelings of peace and happiness. From this point of happiness, what we desire begins to flow freely into our lives. We attract more things into our lives for which to be grateful. When we make it a habit each morning to focus on the things for which we are grateful and to cherish all the tangible and intangible aspects of our lives, we put ourselves in the right frame of mind to make every day a great day." Those are the words of my coach, Kim Ades. I invite you to join me in this habit of gratitude. Start today and continue every morning to pause and think of five things for which you are grateful.
When life is full of challenges, recognizing all we have for which to be thankful can feel daunting. Those times of challenge are when our attitude of gratitude is most important. Such an attitude keeps us from sliding down to the negative end of the emotional scale and staying there, which is what happens when we are focused only on what is wrong with our lives. If you are having trouble feeling grateful, let me help you get started with suggestions from Kim.
Begin by paying attention to the things you rarely notice and the things that are working for you that you generally overlook or typically just take for granted. Consider the aspects about you that you are proud of and cherish.
Think about the people in your life for whom you are grateful and why you are grateful for them. What role have they played in your life and what do they mean to you?
What experiences have you had for which you are grateful? How did the experiences impact your life in a positive way?
Consider the big things for which you are grateful that make your life easier and more comfortable - things that are fundamental to your life and provide your life with the infrastructure you need to live.
Think about the things that you enjoy in your life - the pleasures, the recreation, the indulgences, the treats, and the fun for which you are grateful.
Reflect on the teachers you have encountered who have left an imprint on you, and on those people who have left a mark for which you are deeply grateful.
Mull over the lessons for which you are grateful. What have you learned along the way that is so vital and important to you that you want to share those lessons with people you love, your kids, your friends, and close family members?
Start each day with feelings of peace and wellbeing by saying thank you for five things in your life. By making gratitude your daily habit, you start down the road to being happy regardless of what is happening around you. And, you attract more for which to be thankful.
About Me
- Julie Marie Rahm
- Mindset means everything. And no one knows this better than Julie Marie Rahm, aka America's Mindset Mechanic. A former naval physicist, Julie applies physics to the energy of human thoughts and the results thoughts create. As a military daughter, spouse and mother-in-law she has experienced the challenges of deployment separations, frequent moves and telecommuting careers while remaining happy and achieving her dreams. With her passion and people-loving style, Julie has provided the metaphorical tools for thousands of people to bridge the gap between their thoughts and their lives. Julie Marie Rahm, M.S., is a certified Frame of Mind Coach who has appeared on numerous television and radio broadcasts, including The Phil Knight Show and ABC affiliates. She has written for and been quoted in numerous newspapers and on the web at MilitaryKidsSpeak.com and FrameOfMindCoaching.com. Julie is an inspirational keynote speaker conveying life lessons through a blend of intuitive success strategies, enlightened wisdom, humor and fun. Julie's latest book is called Military Kids Speak. Find out more about it at www.MilitaryKidsSpeak.com.