Challenge of the Day: Take Three Minutes to Give Thanks
Today is World Gratitude Day. To get in the mood, take three minutes to free associate and write down all the things—big and small—that you're grateful for. While you might immediately think about your family, your friends, and your health, challenge yourself to go deeper, to get more specific. Maybe you're thankful that you got to the bus stop just as the bus arrived, or grateful that you got the last chocolate chip cookie at the bakery. It could just be that you're happy to be wearing your favorite shoes. The more detailed you get, the more your sense of gratitude will unfold. You don't have to be having the best year ever to cultivate gratitude.
For help with today's challenge, read about how rituals can keep you grounded.
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From: IMercado | 9/21/11 at 4:17 pm
What happened to Thanksgiving?
From: hannahmarie | 9/21/11 at 6:24 pm
Thanks for helping to remind me of how much I have to be grateful for!
From: Linda L | 9/22/11 at 7:23 am
@IMercado: This is World Gratitude Day and other countries either don't celebrate Thanksgiving or it's a different day than the American one.
From: Cham Cuartero | 9/24/11 at 1:47 am
Three months ago, I started on a project: My Big Big Book of Gratitude. Every night, before I go to sleep, I write down at least one thing/ person/ place/ event/ thought that I am thankful for in my Daily Planner. Then, at the end of each week, I rewrite all those in My Big Big Book of Gratitude.
Check out my blog posts about it:
http://eaturbanana.blogspot.com/2011/08/me-my-big-big-book-of-gratitude.html
http://eaturbanana.blogspot.com/2011/06/i-projects.html