At Great Marriages, we are thankful for:
Volunteers who give of their talents to help others in our community
Donors who make what we do possible
Passionate people who want to see our community thrive by strengthening and keeping families together
Resources we have to offer the community to grow in their relationships
Love
Family
THANKFULNESS AND GRATITUDE ARE KEY TO HAPPY RELATIONSHIPS!
When we appreciate our partners, we develop trust and respect. When we feel appreciated, we feel needed and encouraged. Gratitude is an integral part of healthy relationships. The key to sparking healthy relationships with gratitude is to take the initiative: “Instead of just waiting for the other person to make you feel good, you can jumpstart that cycle and take it into your own hands by focusing on what’s good in your relationship,” says Dr. Gordon. Start with small and easily achievable goals, such as giving your spouse five compliments a day, or simply smiling at them more often.
Gratitude is a skill that you cultivate—nurture it in yourself, and soon your will see positivity radiate back at you.
Source: Susan Heitler
NEED IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED IN PRACTICING GRATITUDE?
Wake up every day and express to yourself what you are grateful for
Tell whoever you are with at the end of the day the 3 things you are most grateful for
Tell whoever you are with right now (significant other, friend, family member, etc.) the 3 things that you are most grateful for in this moment
Start a gratitude journal - Express gratitude in this journal every night by noting the things that you are grateful for, proud of, and excited about
Acknowledge other people and thank them for inspiring/helping/supporting you - oftentimes people wait their whole lives to be acknowledged (and yet it happens far too infrequently)!
Source: Andrew Merle