By focusing on what we are thankful for, and saying thank you, even the most difficult times can create feelings of love, compassion and hope.
Mary Beth Sammons, Carepages.com, suggests these 10 tips for saying thanks.
1. Be grateful and recognise the things others have done to help you.
2. When you say "Thank you" tell the person specifically what it is you appreciate and why.
3. Post a 'thank you to all' on your Care page, or email those in your Care community.
4. Send a hand-written thank you note. These are noteworthy because so few of us take time to write.
5. Think thoughts of gratitude - two or three good things that happened today; notice a calm settle through your head, at least for a moment. It activates part of the brain that floods the body with endophins, or feel-good hormones.
6. Remember ways your life has been made easier or better because of others' efforts. Be aware of the many good things going on around you, and acknowledge them.
7. Keep a journal/diary to note a list of good things or people you are grateful for today. The list will grow as you notice more of the good things around you.
8. Being grateful shakes out of self-absorption and helps you recognise those who have done wonderful things for you. Expressing that gratitude will continue to draw people into your sphere.
9. Remember this: "When you learn, teach. When you get, give" - Maya Angelou.
10. Join forces to do good. If you survived illness or loss, you may want to reach out to others to help as a way of showing gratitude for those who reached out to you.
Acknowledgement Mary Beth Sammons, Carepages.com
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