Dr. Paul Wong, a Professor of Psychology at Tyndale University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, knows that gratitude is invaluable to both our physical and mental health and well-being.
“What is the worth of saying “Thank you?” My answer is that it is priceless, when it is said in sincerity. The magic power of a simple expression of gratitude has almost limitless potentials,” he said.
“My thesis is that a genuine expression of gratitude, whether verbally or non-verbally, can transform personal relationships, improve a work climate and create a more peaceful world.”
Who wouldn’t want to improve all areas through just a little gratitude? Thanksgiving is the perfect time to make this a habit for all times of the year.
I want to leave you with this final thought. Get rid of all the things that are no longer serving you, such as poor behaviours or bad habits and take time to “harvest” those good qualities that will improve the quality of your life.
Have a happy and healthy fall that is full of thanksgiving!
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I don’t know about you, but some days the constant materialistic images in the media really get me down and cause me to lose focus on what’s really important to me. Instead, I feel as though I’m constantly being pushed and pulled in directions I don’t want to go, and am told that I should never be happy with who I am and what I have. So today, I encourage you to block out those negative messages and take time to better yourself through the power of gratitude.
Take a moment right now to meditate on being grateful for all the blessings that exist in your life. Instead of letting the media tell you what you are missing, think instead about all you have. What are your grateful for? Try to get into the habit of focusing on gratitude every morning and evening, and work towards leading a life of constant gratitude.