Thanksgiving Thoughts: Simple Creative Ways To Practice Gratitude in Your Busy Life

Thanksgiving is a time when the greenest of families should be gathering together in gratitude and togetherness. Gratitude is a big word, but a vital one for the growth of the heart.  In the light of the coming holiday and knowing our busy schedules, we want to share some simple ways to bring gratitude into your daily life and thoughts. 

Developing your sense of gratitude isn't just a trend or a pop-psych fad. It's vital for your overall sense of well being and depth of your life quality. 

The truth is, we could all use a little more tender care and grace. Through self love, self forgiveness, appreciation and extension of the same, our lives will feel more full and fluid. We cannot always control what happens around or to us, but we can control our response and perspective.

Thanks to the lovely people at Mind Body Green, we have a fantastic list to share with you, of 14 creative ways to practice gratitude in your every day life. 

1. Write a handwritten letter to someone you've never properly thanked. Send by mail or hand-deliver; don't email.

2. Create An Appreciation Calendar. Each day, write five things you're grateful for and put it on a calendar.

3. Turn everything into a gift. Instead of your normal morning coffee, think of that cup as the gift of coffee. The gift of laughter. The gift of a smile.

4. Focus on something you're looking forward to and be grateful.

5. Say "I'm grateful for you," to everything you touch today.

6. Enjoy the little things. With a small task you do today, such as washing your hands or texting a friend, ask yourself how your life would be without it.

7. Look in the mirror and say, "I appreciate you," or, "I'm thankful for you."

8. Reach out to an author whose book has changed your life and share your gratitude in an email or letter.

9. Share a positive post on social media about a friend, company or product you truly love.

10. Spend five minutes with your hand on your heart, appreciating you and all of your hard work.

11. Donate your time or money to an organization or charity you believe in.

12. Make a list of ways you've impressed yourself lately. Think about what the challenges in your life have taught you. Be thankful for the blessing in the lesson.

13. Call your parents or children and tell them you appreciate them.

14. Send love to a force bigger than you, and give thanks to your higher power.

Your healthy life is our highest priority at Bayes.  Connect with those you love, including yourself today and practice these steps toward gratitude.  We also welcome you to stop by and enjoy the line of organic cleaning products we have to offer you. 

Have a thankful day!