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While it seems like a given, many adults forget the importance of being gracious, courteous and grateful. This leads to all sorts of problems in our daily interactions and relationships with others and with love ones.
Teaching our young these skills is necessary and will also remind us of the importance of being gracious, courteous and grateful. It is quite easy to accomplish too - I am grateful that the sun came up and I got up this morning but what is difficult is remembering to do it. Each day, we can spend a few moments, talking about what we are grateful for, and how many times, we practiced graciousness when it was easier to just be nasty.
Once this culture is built in the home and in school, it will surely bring about positive changes in ourselves and in our younger generation. Again, it requires, consistency, and constant repetition and cannot be accomplished in just one day.
Maintaining positive mental health is a process, a journey. It requires reflection and discipline to maintain. One must work at it daily - just like brushing your teeth or showering to maintain hygiene!
Three things I am grateful for today:
1) That I woke up and finished this blog entry
2) I can smile and know that however my life changes next week, I am going to be fine and happy
3) The ability to choose to not get angry today and instead choose happiness.
What are you grateful for today?
Teaching our young these skills is necessary and will also remind us of the importance of being gracious, courteous and grateful. It is quite easy to accomplish too - I am grateful that the sun came up and I got up this morning but what is difficult is remembering to do it. Each day, we can spend a few moments, talking about what we are grateful for, and how many times, we practiced graciousness when it was easier to just be nasty.
Once this culture is built in the home and in school, it will surely bring about positive changes in ourselves and in our younger generation. Again, it requires, consistency, and constant repetition and cannot be accomplished in just one day.
Maintaining positive mental health is a process, a journey. It requires reflection and discipline to maintain. One must work at it daily - just like brushing your teeth or showering to maintain hygiene!
Three things I am grateful for today:
1) That I woke up and finished this blog entry
2) I can smile and know that however my life changes next week, I am going to be fine and happy
3) The ability to choose to not get angry today and instead choose happiness.
What are you grateful for today?
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