Welcome to day 3 of the gratefulness challenge. I hope you found it helpful to do some gratitude journaling yesterday. Today we’re going to be talking about the power of the word, “Thank you.” This can change the way you experience and walk about life.
REFLECTION
These two simple words are so powerful that they can change everything.
Thank you.
That’s it. A simple phrase we take for granted even when someone holds the door for us.
A phrase we say far too little.
Can you imagine how it would change your life if you constantly said, “Thank you,” to people?
If you took every opportunity to thank people? What would it change? Who could it positively change?
A coworker, family member, a stranger?
Being thankful for others profoundly changes the way we go through life. When you’re constantly thankful for others, it fills your heart with joy and helps you remain in a constant state of gratitude.
Is that where you want to be anyway?
ACTION
Today, take every chance to say, “Thank you,” to others.
Match the practice of noticing with the practice of gratefulness to others.
Try to notice at least TEN things you can thank someone for. Give thanks for even the smallest ways a person helps you or brings joy into your life. They don’t have to be big things, but just give thanks when they are due.
You’ll discover that the practice of gratitude completely changes your relationships with people and even can put a smile on the face of a stranger.
Through a thank you, you’ll simply be grateful that it’s nice to have someone like them in your life. Gratitude is an incredibly powerful practice—so powerful that it can change your relationships forever.
Tomorrow we’re going to be talking about the powerful practice of gratitude affirmations.
Until then, please share your experience by constantly saying, “Thank you.” Was it difficult at all? How did people respond? How many times did you say thank you AND, how many thank you’s did you receive in return? Write it in the comments below!