Being Truly Thankful

It's easy to look around your life and not be happy with your life. You may feel buried under bills, stressed out to the max about your job and having trouble reaching your children. You and your spouse haven't had a one on one conversation in so long you aren't even sure what you can talk about.

That's taking your life and people around you for granted. Stop for a moment and look back at what you're attained in this life and honestly consider the people who have helped you. If you haven't taken the time lately to show the other people in your life how important they are to you. Choose one person each week and do a little something for them. It doesn't have to be extravagant or over the top - just make it heartfelt and genuine.

Be good to yourself above all. Instead of sitting in front of the television, rediscover a hobby that you used to enjoy. Part of getting the stress out of your life is to manage your time so you're not hurried and rushed. Make of list of the things you do every day and decide what is really important and what tasks can be rescheduled.

Be thankful for what you have and share your new mindset with those around you - it's catching!

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 posted by Friends of Leah