Often times when we experienced a series of setbacks, hurts, and losses it’s extremely 
hard to be thankful. Taking the focus OFF the pain, anger, and toxic thoughts and shifting it to gratitude, happiness, and joy.
BEING THANKFUL … Here are a few tips to help you make the shift:
- Keep a JOY LOG – each day find three things you are happy about
- Find a good quality in someone you are having a difficult relationship with
- Laugh – go see a funny movie or read a funny tale
- Listen – hearing another person’s story often times puts our own story back into perspective
- Affirmations – your brain is going to believe what you think and what you say
- De-Clutter your living space
- Count your blessings – as small as they may be, the little ones gather together to create a big one
- Plug in – connect with positive people and surroundings
- Embrace your uniqueness as you are the most special you
- Believe this too shall pass
People need People – Giving back to others no matter how depleted you may feel can always lift your spirits. This month make a point to engage in at least one of these recommended activities:
- Visit a children’s hospital and read stories to the kids
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen
- Visit a nursing home and play bingo with one of the residence
- Donate items to a shelter
- Bring a meal to a friend
My wish for you is much love and sunshine in your souls and peace and joy in your hearts.
Love and JOY,
Cynthia