Hey boo! Thanksgiving was yesterday, we’re all stuffed and probably gain a few extra pounds. Since thanksgiving has passed I figured it would be great to write a blog post about creating a habit of thankfulness. So, instead of complaining, let’s start counting our blessings today!

The holidays are a time when many of us focus on thankfulness, but why wait for a special occasion to start being grateful? Studies have shown that grateful people are more likely to be happy and enjoy good health. grateful people are also more likely to build strong relationships, cope with stress more effectively, and even sleep better at night. If you’re not used to being grateful, it can seem like a difficult habit to start. However, there are a few simple ways to begin developing gratefulness. One is to keep a gratitude journal and make it a point to write down a few things you’re grateful for each day. You could also take time each day to reflect on blessings in your life or reach out to someone you’re grateful for and let them know how much they mean to you. As you learn to focus on the positive aspects of your life, you may find it becomes easier and more enjoyable than you ever imagined.

Learn to be grateful

A grateful person is a happy person. It’s been said that grateful people are more likely to have higher levels of well-being, better relationships, and more fulfilling lives. So how do you become a grateful person? By developing the habit of thankfulness.

There are many ways to develop the habit of thankfulness. One way is to keep a gratitude journal. Every day, take a few minutes to write down things you’re grateful for. It can be big things or small things. You may be grateful for your health, your family, your friends, your job, or your home. You may even be grateful for the little things, like a good cup of coffee or a warm blanket on a cold day.

Another way to develop the habit of thankfulness is to express gratitude to other people. Thank people who have helped you, whether it’s a colleague who went out of their way to help you with a project or a friend who listened to you when you needed to talk. Taking the time to express gratitude will not only make other people feel good, but it will also help you to cultivate a grateful attitude.

Finally, don’t forget to be grateful for yourself! Be mindful of the positive things you do and the progress you make. Congratulate yourself on your successes and give yourself credit for trying new things, even if they don’t work out perfectly. Remember that you are doing the best you can and that is good enough. 

Developing the habit of thankfulness takes time and effort, but it’s worth it. When you learn to love your life and take care of yourself, you’ll find that everything else falls into place.

Being thankful is not only about saying thank you when someone does something for us. It’s about showing our gratitude for the relationships, experiences, and possessions we have in our lives. When we’re grateful, we appreciate what we have instead of always wanting more. We can start a habit of thankfulness by setting aside time each day to think about or write down things we’re thankful for. We can also express our gratitude through acts of kindness, such as volunteering, donating to charity, or simply letting someone know how much we appreciate them. Grateful people enjoy many benefits, including improved physical health, increased ability to cope with stress, greater life satisfaction, and stronger relationships. A daily practice of thankfulness can help keep our positive attitude strong throughout the year. Are you ready to create a new habit of thanksgiving?

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”

—Oprah Winfrey