They Know They’re Good. I Don’t Need to Tell Them.
My friend is a professional speaker. She’s done tons of talks and videos and interviews. She doesn’t need me to tell her that she’s good. She’s heard it many times before. [...]
Wisdom Teeth, Hot Water, & an Oven – Reminders of How Good I Have It
What do wisdom teeth, hot water, and an oven have in common? They’re three recent events that have helped me notice things I take for granted. A few days ago, my daughter had her wisdom [...]
Sometimes the Best Antidote Is Shared Gratitude
Feeling stressed? Discouraged? Stuck? Gratitude is such a strong antidote to many negative emotions but only when we actually feel grateful. Sure, we can think about a list of things that are [...]
Do You Have an Ungrateful Partner? ? This advice may surprise you
This week, I’m grateful for the opportunity to share an excerpt from a fabulous “advice” article by Christine Carter, an author, sociologist and Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s [...]
Why a Snack Gave Me Immense Gratitude – Using a “difficult situation” to create appreciation
I was in the kitchen, catching up on the day with my husband. I suddenly noticed I was hungry and decided I could use a little snack. A huge wave of gratitude washed over me as I checked in the [...]
Appreciating the dents and scratches – No one is perfect
My daughter has had the same stuffed ducky since her baby shower before she was born. She has slept with it every night for the past 10 year. It is worn, faded, and has a few holes, but she [...]