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Tips on being grateful Don’t worry. Be happy!
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s we move closer to the end of a challenging year, we must still remember to give thanks! More specifically, take time out to be grateful for what we have today. Imagine every blessing to be ignited flames of joy that radiate peace from within. Now, close your eyes and give thanks! If you find yourself struggling sometimes, and we all do, here are a few helpful tips:
Don’t worry, be happy
Remember the 1988 song, Don’t Worry, Be Happy, by Bobby McFerrin? This song was a classic! If you haven’t heard it in a while, play it, and sing along. The words are very “Gratitude is a simple, meaningful, powerful catalyst and uplifting Here are a couple of verses. for happiness. It’s the “In every life, we have spark that lights a fire some trouble, but of joy in your soul.” when you worry you ~Amy Collette make it double, don’t worry be happy.” The moral of the story, be content in your now, and don’t worry, be happy!
Words of inspiration
A great way to energize your day is to spend a few minutes of your day listening to an inspirational speaker. There are many to choose from. Some have published books online and CDs, too. What’s trending for me? Les Brown. If you’re looking for a good book, check out his book, Live Your Dreams.
Visual reminders LOGAN RYAN WITH LEO AND JULIUS: ADOPTED 2014 AND 2018.
They’re a little bit of a lot of things, but they’re all pure love.
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The primary obstacles to gratefulness are forgetfulness and lack of mindful awareness. Therefore, visual reminders can serve as cues to trigger thoughts of gratitude. Some visual reminders include photos of loved ones, cards, and handmade gifts, to name a few. I have handwritten cards from my daughter Kamryn, that I keep in my calendar sleeve. Each time I read them, I feel overjoyed. I encourage you to select a visual reminder and place them where you can view them daily. In closing, I hope my tips have been helpful for you and I leave you with the following quote: “When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” ~Shauna Niequist
Kimberly Whitfield is the owner of Kimberly Inspiring Beauty in Strength, a fitness instructor at Go Workout Fitness Center and Trinity A.M.E. Church; a bodybuilder, and a public speaker. Visit her on the web at kwinspires.com for a list of her classes.
