And the winner is…..

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

To all of you who participated in my very first fun little give-away, THANK YOU! I appreciate your readership and loved, loved, loved reading all the things you are thankful for. If you haven’t checked the comments on the original post, go back and read through them. Being thankful is #3 on my 10 Things list, it is such an important part of having a healthy mind and spirit. If you don’t already, take a few minutes each day, to write down and reflect on what you are thankful for.

CHECK OUT THESE FINDINGS ON THANKFULNESS
from the University of California
  • Grateful people report higher levels of positive emotions, life satisfaction, vitality, optimism and lower levels of depression and stress. The disposition toward gratitude appears to enhance pleasant feeling states more than it diminishes unpleasant emotions.
  • People with a strong disposition toward gratitude have the capacity to be empathetic and to take the perspective of others. They are rated as more generous and more helpful by people in their social networks
  • Grateful people place less importance on material goods; they are less likely to judge their own and others success in terms of possessions accumulated; they are less envious of others; and are more likely to share their possessions with others relative to less grateful persons.
TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR
My gym membership. I work out at one of the most beautiful fitness clubs in the states with an endless choice of free weights, machines and cardio equipment. I realize having a gym membership is a luxury that many can’t afford. The gym is my sanctuary of sorts, any time I am feeling down in spirit, a good workout always lifts me up. If I am feeling a little lonely, there is always someone at the gym that will chat with me. Lifting weights is what I enjoy doing most at the gym and nothing compares to the feeling of pushing your body and strength to the limit. Without the gym, I would never have met the love of my life, my husband, Tom.
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