Having an Attitude of Gratitude
November 23, 2020
Practicing Gratitude during a pandemic
COVID-19 and the news in general can be disheartening. So, why be grateful? Looking for the bright side actually has many mental and physical benefits. That’s right, Gratitude is good for your health!
Cultivating gratitude
Keep it simple
- Start your day off with writing down things that make you happy or thankful for.
- Tell someone they’re doing a good job. Write a thank you note, thank the grocery store clerk or amazon delivery driver.
- Video chat with a loved one and tell them you are grateful for them.
- Keep a journal
Give yourself grace and don’t be too hard on yourself. It is very easy to focus on the negativity. Experiencing a wide variety of emotions and anxieties is normal.
November is gratitude month and with thanksgiving around the corner, so it is a great time to practice your gratitude and get your children involved. Below are a few ideas for you and your families to try this month.
- Send a care package to a loved one
- Make a gratitude paper chain. All you need is construction paper, tape, and a pen!
- At dinner time, go through the ABC’s of gratitude exercise.
- Create a gratitude turkey: https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/gratitude-turkey
The pandemic may present challenges this year. Just remember that creating an attitude of gratitude has some seriously positive side effects.