Give Thanks Every Day

Posted on by Dr. Diane Sanford in Self-Care

At Thanksgiving dinner, one of our family traditions is to go around the table and say what we’ve been grateful for this year. Even when your Thanksgiving meal ends, I challenge you this week to keep giving thanks every day.

Think about people you have met in your lifetime, the influence that each and every one of them has had on your life. Let someone know that you appreciate them. Call someone you’ve haven’t spoken to in a while and tell them what they mean to you. Thank someone for their time or kind gesture.

Then think about things you are thankful for: a pet, flowers in your garden, or the opportunity to travel. Giving thanks is a powerful positive message that can become part of your daily routine and improve your life. There are many benefits to giving thanks including that it makes our mood more positive and our stress seem less. Express gratitude today and always.

For more ideas on practicing an attitude of gratitude, check out my new book Stress Less Live Better and follow me at twitter or Facebook for conversation and support.

For 3 tips on practicing gratitude, listen to Dr. Sanford’s new YouTube video.

To learn more about how to give thanks every day, check out this new article.

Published by Dr. Diane Sanford

Psychologist Dr. Diane Sanford has been passionate about helping women improve their health and lead happier lives since counseling her first postpartum mom 25 years ago. She has re-focused her efforts on mind/body health, which is a part of greater Self-Care.