22. Cultivate gratitude. Practicing being thankful has helped me to shift my perspective and see the gifts in any situation – even those that seem to have gone horribly astray. An attitude of gratitude doesn't come naturally to us. It was something I had to learn and to practice, practice, practice.
23. Fake it until you feel it. When my family members start feeling stuck, grumpy or irritable, one of us challenges the others to share one thing we're grateful for; we continue this "round robin"-style until we're freely sharing all the things we have to celebrate. It may feel corny at first, but try it. It works every time.
24. Communicate from your heart, not your head. Criticism shuts others down. But expressing gratitude and kindness makes us feel more open and appreciative of one another.
25. Do what makes you happy. We all know what makes us happy, but most of us don't put much conscious effort into doing these things. Scheduling time for them – the parts of life that nourish us from the inside out – is essential to sustainable living and to work/life balance.
Yes, there are reams of science that show how these actions positively affect how we age, our health and quality of life. But more than anything, we have a right to feel good and experience joy. It's just that simple.
Compiled and reprinted with permission from Renee Trudeau and Associates.
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