Download or read book 365 Thank Yous written by John Kralik and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One recent December, at age 53, John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low: his small law firm was failing; he was struggling through a painful second divorce; he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter; he was living in a tiny apartment where he froze in the winter and baked in the summer; he was 40 pounds overweight; his girlfriend had just broken up with him; and overall, his dearest life dreams--including hopes of upholding idealistic legal principles and of becoming a judge--seemed to have slipped beyond his reach. Then, during a desperate walk in the hills on New Year's Day, John was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn't have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had. Inspired by a beautiful, simple note his ex-girlfriend had sent to thank him for his Christmas gift, John imagined that he might find a way to feel grateful by writing thank-you notes. To keep himself going, he set himself a goal--come what may--of writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year. One by one, day after day, he began to handwrite thank yous--for gifts or kindnesses he'd received from loved ones and coworkers, from past business associates and current foes, from college friends and doctors and store clerks and handymen and neighbors, and anyone, really, absolutely anyone, who'd done him a good turn, however large or small. Immediately after he'd sent his very first notes, significant and surprising benefits began to come John's way--from financial gain to true friendship, from weight loss to inner peace. While John wrote his notes, the economy collapsed, the bank across the street from his office failed, but thank-you note by thank-you note, John's whole life turned around. 365 Thank Yous is a rare memoir: its touching, immediately accessible message--and benefits--come to readers from the plainspoken storytelling of an ordinary man. Kralik sets a believable, doable example of how to live a miraculously good life. To read 365 Thank Yous is to be changed.

Download or read book The Currency of Gratitude written by Michele Bailey and published by Forbesbooks. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GRATITUDE IS A BUSINESS STRATEGY We may live in a world dominated by technological innovations capable of offering us "personalized" contact with our clients and customers, but in The Currency of Gratitude, Michele Bailey argues that heartfelt, specific, and direct communication steeped in gratitude can grow and sustain a business far better than any targeted technology. Bailey begins from the premise that our professional and personal lives are not as separable as we've allowed them to seem. Given that inseparability, the central tenet of all good business comes down to the cultivation of genuine and long-lasting connections and relationships that acknowledge and develop the whole person. Through engaging stories and real-life business examples, Bailey shows how making gratitude a priority in one's professional life enables businesses to attract and retain top talent and clients and raises employee engagement and productivity. By cultivating brand ambassadors, sustaining a culture of gratitude within one's business can have cascading outward effects--from increased brand awareness to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty. The Currency of Gratitude>/i> proves that small gestures can have big results and invites you to consider immediate and practical ways for promoting gratitude within your own business culture.

Download or read book The Psychology of Gratitude written by Robert A. Emmons and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-02-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gratitude, like other positive emotions, has inspired many theological and philosophical writings, but it has inspired very little vigorous, empirical research. In an effort to remedy this oversight, this volume brings together prominent scientists from various disciplines to examine what has become known as the most-neglected emotion. The volume begins with the historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of gratitude, then presents the current research perspectives from social, personality, and developmental psychology, as well as from primatology, anthropology, and biology. The volume also includes a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of research on gratitude. This work contributes a great deal to the growing positive psychology initiative and to the scientific investigation of positive human emotions. It will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students in social, personality, and developmental, clinical, and health psychology, as well as to sociologists and cultural anthropologists.

Download or read book Sharing Gratitude written by Christine Aranya and published by Nas Media Pustaka. This book was released on 2023-07-20 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written as an expression of my gratitude that God introduced me to Opus Dei. I am very happy to belong to this family because it has given me—and continues to give me—support and guidance. I thank God that He let me be part of the genesis of Opus Dei in my home country. In the process, I had seen the unity of the Opus Dei family, who helped with prayers, support, and material assistance. How great is the power of prayer and how good and generous are the people.

Download or read book Give Thanks A Journal for Sharing Gratitude written by Josie Robinson and published by Wise Ink. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voted a *BEST GIFT BOOK* by Living Now Book Awards! Filled with joyful and inspiring exercises for both the new and advanced student of gratitude, this beautiful Special Hardcover Edition will encourage you to open your eyes and see the many blessings that have been given to you, and lay the groundwork for even more gifts to come. From day one, this motivating journal teaches you step-by-step how to use the practice of gratitude to transform yourself from the inside, out. By simply noticing the miracles already present in your life, you rewire your emotional patterns to turn yourself into a powerful magnet for attracting what you want, and releasing what you don't. The solution to happiness and personal freedom lies within us, and unlocking it is possible through a life filled with gratitude. Now is the time to start the simple daily practice that will nourish your soul and guide you towards visualizing and living your best life. This is more than a journal, it's a powerful tool to change your life (or the life of the person receiving it as a gift from you!)

Download or read book Give Thanks A Gratitude Journal written by Josie Robinson and published by Wise Ink. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it take to go from feeling down to feeling grateful? Is it possible to learn how to become a happier, more positive person? Grab a pen, and get this guided gratitude journal and find out! Anyone can enjoy the benefits that come from practicing gratitude―they just need some guidance. Give Thanks is a gratitude journal that shows you how to get the best results from this proven practice and to become your most whole, joyful self each day. From exploring how to give gratitude in advance to manifest the life of your dreams, to focusing your gratitude on a specific area to find healing and transformation, each practice inside this journal features a new and meaningful way for you to discover the beauty and the blessings of everyday life. Empowered with joy and positivity, you'll discover how good it feels to LET GO of negative thoughts and start writing about the good things in your life, and, create the groundwork for even more good things to come. "...this is more than a journal, it's a tool on the journey to happiness and wholeness."

Download or read book Gratitude is My Superpower written by Alicia Ortego and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to teach your children how to be grateful for the things they already have? Little Betsy will learn that happiness is made up of simple things in life, both small and big. With the help of the magic stone, she will begin to feel gratitude for her parents, friends, and toys. But what happens when little Betsy forgets to use the magic of her stone? She will realize that the power of gratitude is hidden in her heart. "Gratitude is my superpower" will teach your little ones to appreciate the warmth of home, time spent playing with friends, and family relationships. This book will help your kids in many ways: they will focus on the blessings they receive every day, they will begin to appreciate what others do for them, they will feel true happiness when they realize that they have everything they need. Practice Daily Gratitude Also included Gratitude Journal to improve happiness and gain a new appreciation for your life and life or your children. --- "Gratitude's in all of us and all we have to do, is stop and think how thankful we are, instead of feeling blue!" --- From the bestselling author of Kindness is my Superpower This lovely story is filled with charming illustrations and touching rhymes. With this book, you will spend perfect moments with your child. "Gratitude is my superpower" is suitable for kids, their parents, and those who work with children. Get your copy now!

Download or read book Gratitude Works written by Robert A. Emmons and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A purposeful guide for cultivating gratitude as a way of life Recent dramatic advances in our understanding of gratitude have changed the question from "does gratitude work?" to "how do we get more of it?" This book explores evidence-based practices in a compelling and accessible way and provides a step-by-step guide to cultivating gratitude in their lives. Gratitude Works! also shows how religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions validate the greatest insights of science about gratitude. New book from Robert Emmons the bestselling author of Thanks Filled with practical tips for fostering gratitude as a way of life Includes scientific research as well as religious and philosophical insights to show how gratitude can work in our lives From Robert Emmons, the bestselling author of Thanks, comes a resource for cultivating a life of gratitude practices.

Download or read book The Gratitude Book Project written by Donna Kozik and published by . This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude is brimming over with appreciation and inside you will find evidence that the power of gratitude can be a life-changing force. These stories are about more than the polite "thank you" we so casually exchange every day. They're testimonials to the people and things we so often take for granted. Need a pick-me-up? How about a gratitude adjustment? Look inside-you'll be grateful you did. Be warned: Cultivating and expressing gratitude puts you in the driver's seat of your life.

Download or read book 365 Gratefuls written by Hailey Bartholomew and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are you grateful for? That is precisely the question that Hailey Bartholomew asked herself every day for a year. Struggling with depression, she reached out for help and received life-changing advice: Find something every day that you are grateful for. Embracing her assignment, Hailey used her talents as a photographer to put a twist on the exercise, taking pictures of her “gratefuls” and becoming more aware that her depression was lifting in the process. 365 Gratefuls is a collection of photographs recounting Hailey’s transformation from depression to an unhindered appreciation of the world around her, combined with stories and images from many others who have encountered the effects of gratitude. This uplifting book will inspire you to look at the world with new eyes, emphasizing gratitude over anxiety in everyday moments.

Download or read book Giving Thanks written by Shaila Karkera and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a poem about giving thanks. It teaches children that there are always simple joys in life to be grateful for and that, by expressing appreciation for family, friends, nature, and the world around us, we can raise our spirits and infuse positivity into our lives. The poem is intended to be an ecumenical prayer for all children, irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, lifestyle, or background. Proceeds from the sale of this book will go toward Memphis-Mumbai Connect preschools, which benefit the underserved population in impoverished neighborhoods in Mumbai, India; Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee; and other children’s charities in Memphis.

Download or read book The Very Fairy Princess Graduation Girl written by Julie Andrews and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The end of the school year is here, and Very Fairy Princess Gerry is getting ready to graduate! She always loves a celebration, but can't help but feel a little sad as she empties her cubby, takes down her art projects, and says goodbye to her class pet, Houdini the hamster. She's also a little nervous about leaving Miss Pym... what if her new teacher doesn't let Gerry wear her wings and crown? Change can be hard, even for a fairy princess! Thankfully, she realizes that new things can bring their own sparkle. From the mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton comes another delightful story in the #1 New York Times best-selling Very Fairy Princess series.

Download or read book We Are Grateful written by Traci Sorell and published by Lerner Publishing Group. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authentic, loving celebration of gratitude & community—written by a citizen of the Cherokee nation—follows celebrations and experiences through the seasons of a year, underscoring the traditions and ways of Cherokee life.

Download or read book Bring Gratitude written by Karl Staib and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-09 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeing my father in his hospital bed, I realized how much joy my father had missed out on. When I was growing up, he was always so busy working. I don't think he took the time to appreciate the simple things until way later in life. Even in his last few months, his frustration with traffic, people, and the hospital dictated his happiness levels.I knew that I needed to appreciate life more. It was possible, but I lacked an important skill-one I hadn't learned in the first forty years of my life. That skill was being grateful every chance I had.I started by focusing on the big things in my life, then kept going deeper to enjoy the little things. Along the way, my productivity and happiness grew. My gratitude practice healed me in the midst of one of the toughest years I've ever experienced.

Download or read book Everyday Gratitude written by A Network for Grateful Living and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Network for Grateful Living curates this collection of quotes and reflections aiming to help you discover that the roots of happiness lie in gratefulness. Inspiration from well-known minds such as Maya Angelou, Confucius, and Anne Frank is combined with original reflections and practices that will help you recognize the abundance of everyday opportunities for gratitude and joy. Hand-lettered art makes this beautifully designed collection a gift to treasure, regardless of whether you keep it for yourself or give it to a loved one.

Download or read book Love Your Enemies written by Arthur C. Brooks and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER To get ahead today, you have to be a jerk, right? Divisive politicians. Screaming heads on television. Angry campus activists. Twitter trolls. Today in America, there is an “outrage industrial complex” that prospers by setting American against American, creating a “culture of contempt”—the habit of seeing people who disagree with us not as merely incorrect, but as worthless and defective. Maybe, like more than nine out of ten Americans, you dislike it. But hey, either you play along, or you’ll be left behind, right? Wrong. In Love Your Enemies, social scientist and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller From Strength to Strength Arthur C. Brooks shows that abuse and outrage are not the right formula for lasting success. Brooks blends cutting-edge behavioral research, ancient wisdom, and a decade of experience leading one of America’s top policy think tanks in a work that offers a better way to lead based on bridging divides and mending relationships. Brooks’ prescriptions are unconventional. To bring America together, we shouldn’t try to agree more. There is no need for mushy moderation, because disagreement is the secret to excellence. Civility and tolerance shouldn’t be our goals, because they are hopelessly low standards. And our feelings toward our foes are irrelevant; what matters is how we choose to act. Love Your Enemies offers a clear strategy for victory for a new generation of leaders. It is a rallying cry for people hoping for a new era of American progress. Most of all, it is a roadmap to arrive at the happiness that comes when we choose to love one another, despite our differences.

Download or read book HAWAIIAN WISDOM Makena Mauloa Cultivating Gratitude written by Thomas Jacob and published by Thomas Jacob. This book was released on 2024-05-16 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As your inner peace deepens, Makena Mauloa: Cultivating Gratitude invites you to explore the transformative power of appreciation. "Makena Mauloa" translates to "deeply thankful," and this book guides you towards cultivating a grateful heart. Through insightful reflections, inspirational stories, and practical exercises, you'll discover how gratitude unlocks a life of abundance and joy. Learn to appreciate the simple blessings in everyday life, from breathtaking sunsets to supportive relationships. By fostering a grateful attitude, you'll attract more positive experiences and cultivate a sense of well-being that radiates outwards, enriching your Aloha spirit.