For many of us, expressing our thanks is an everyday occurrence, and we tend to think nothing of it. Psychologically it has a very important role to play for both the person giving and the person receiving.
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Gratitude in our daily lives is a powerful communication skill. But, how about showing gratitude when things aren't going so well?
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Purposeful appreciation and gratitude towards others are some of the most powerful communication tools you can have.
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There are many different perspectives going on in our world right now. Do you need some new communication strategies to help you cope?
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Now more than ever it will be daily gratitude - the small, yet important things in our lives that will help us shift our mindset from fear to optimism.
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Do you want to give someone something that may be more valued than anything you can buy? I've compiled my top 5 gifts that cost you practically nothing and expresses your heartfelt appreciation for someone you love.
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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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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.
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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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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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