10 Ways to Live a Life of Gratitude

I learned a bit about gratitude this summer. Kenny and I went to Glacier National Park for a 10-day hiking trip. Unfortunately, weather prevented us from hiking all but 3 of the days we were there. This led to quite a bit of unexpected down time in White Fish, Montana. On our many walks around the town, I browsed in bookstores to find a new gratitude journal. My vision was a journal with prompts for different ways to explore gratitude with lots of room for doodling. I couldn’t find what I was looking for. In the week we had in

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The Power of Appreciation: Building Your Appreciation Muscle

Everyone has a real need to feel appreciated and valued. Showing genuine appreciation is one of the most powerful communication tools you can develop. It will open doors to better conversations, more positive exchanges, and ultimately better relationships at both work and at home.

Appreciation, communication and leadership, effective communication, Gratitude, Relationships

Taming the Negative Voice in Your Head

We are in constant communication with ourselves. And much of that time we aren't very nice. Here are some strategies to tame your negative self-talk.

communcication skills, negative self talk, positive communication strategies, Relationships

The Gratitude Challenge

Since gratitude isn't generally an automatic response, we need to consciously learn how to make gratitude a habit. And, if you feel like you are already generally the grateful type, you can get even better (and happier) with practice.

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It’s Graduation Season: Gift Ideas that Last a Lifetime

Graduations are times where one journey ends and another begins. It’s a time when we celebrate and congratulate students on their success and wish them the best for their future. And the most special gift you can give is one that helps prepare a promising graduate with a successful future.

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Positive Communication: Are your positive comments 9:1?

There is a lot of research available on how positive communication in relationships at work can influence organizational culture. They all conclude this: when positive relationships are in place, people thrive and performance improves.

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10 Easy Appreciation Exercises That Will Change Your Life

It may sound overly simple, but adding purposeful appreciation towards others can be one of the most powerful communication tools you can hone.

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5 Last Minute Gifts That Cost You Nothing

Are you running out of ideas for a last minute gift? Do you want to give someone something that may be more valued than anything you can buy from the mall? I've compiled my top 5 gifts that cost you absolutely nothing and express your heartfelt appreciation for someone you love.

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How to Facilitate an Appreciation Circle

There are certainly many ways to show appreciation. One of my favorites to use with a work group is to facilitate an appreciation circle. Here are the steps you need to know to faciliatate a successful apprecation circle.

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Lisa’s Nest: A Story of Limitless Love

This is a story of limitless love and living life well. My sister-in-law, Lisa, lost her battle with Ovarian cancer 5 years ago. This year marked the 6th year that I have walked with friends and family in Seattle's SummeRun.

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Gratitude

10 Ways to Live a Life of Gratitude

The Power of Appreciation: Building Your Appreciation Muscle

Taming the Negative Voice in Your Head

The Gratitude Challenge

It’s Graduation Season: Gift Ideas that Last a Lifetime

Positive Communication: Are your positive comments 9:1?

10 Easy Appreciation Exercises That Will Change Your Life

5 Last Minute Gifts That Cost You Nothing

How to Facilitate an Appreciation Circle

Lisa’s Nest: A Story of Limitless Love

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