Attitude of Gratitude

I know there are often times when we get so wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of our daily routines that we forget just how good we have it.  I try to always stop for a moment and think about what I actually have.  Sometimes it is necessary to just stop for a moment.  We need to take the time to realize just how lucky we are.  We need to develop an appreciation for what we have not necessarily what we don't have.  I call this developing your "Attitude of Gratitude". 

Funny Business

If you really want to brighten your day, as well as, someone else's day, share laughter.  I find that laughter is the best medicine.  It always makes my day when I can laugh.  Life can be so serious, and stress filled, but if we can take the time to find the funny in life it can make all the difference in having a good day or a bad one.  I'm going to provide you with a few tips to keep the funny in your life.

Sleepless in my Pajamas

Have you ever had some of those nights where you were asleep, then all of a sudden you weren’t asleep and you became wide awake?  I am again having one of those nights.  Rather than fighting to try and get the additional sleep, I decided to go ahead and let the eyes wide open win.  It is better to put this wide awake energy to good use so I decided to get up and work on the computer.  Rather than search the internet for funny dog videos, which I truly love, I decided why not be productive and blog about redirecting my energy to a productive venue. 

Unmotivated Motivator

 

Even a motivator can fall into the trap of being unmotivated.  These I call my days of calling in sick.  There is so much to be thankful for and also to be energized over.  What am I thinking?  A good friend of mine who actually caught me in one of my very rare unmotivated moments just said these words to me that really stuck.  “Why are you down…..all you have to do is just look around.”