The Attitude of Gratitude

JUST FOR TODAY:  Experiment with different ways to express gratitude throughout the day.  

Some people begin their day with gratitude for the opportunity to live that day to the fullest.  Other people keep a gratitude journal, and they make a list of things they are grateful for at the end of each day.  These are wonderful ways to express gratitude, but you don't have to limit your gratitude to the beginning or end of your day.  Be more aware of what you have to be thankful for throughout your entire day.  You can experiment with expressing your gratitude silently, or with a smile, or by looking people in the eye as you say, "Thank you!"  Thank the barista who prepared your coffee.  Thank the grocery clerk who packed your purchase.  Thank the police officer who didn't give you a ticket even though you were speeding.  By appreciating what you have and what is going well in your life, you open yourself to receive even more good things.  Be especially grateful for what is working about your eating disorder recovery or weight loss plan, and more success will unfold.

©2010 by "Dr. Dorie" McCubbrey, M.S.Ed., Ph.D. – Eating Disorder & Obesity Treatment Specialist – Denver, Colorado