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Let’s face it- during holiday seasons we get distracted with expectations. This mentality robs us from traditions and values, leaving minimal room for joy, thanks, or reflection. Though thanksgiving has a heavy backstory, traditionally families try to gather around the table and consider what they’re thankful for. This experience allows for a mindful pause on the daily hustle and bustle \u2013 and provides a sense of appreciation to fill the space. So, why would we isolate this experience to just one moment – especially when there is so much value in giving thanks? Here is a helpful guide to support ways to better connect with gratitude:<\/span><\/p>\n Why is it that receiving a compliment is so difficult? Oftentimes we reject it or downplay it, or shift focus to the individual giving the compliment, amplifying their traits rather than accepting our own. This has been a debilitating trend in our society, where accepting a compliment is seen negatively.<\/p>\n 1) We are not worth love and acceptance <\/span><\/p>\n 2) Encouraging younger generations to also negate positive praise <\/span><\/p>\n 3) Rejecting the individual presenting us with appreciation. <\/span><\/p>\n Consider it as if someone is giving a gift to you, and not only do you refuse to open it, but you continue to tell them how wrong they are for thinking of you and caring about you- to the point where you just throw the gift back into their lap. This is essentially what we do with compliments. I believe this cycle will continue, until we build up the ability to provide ourselves with gratitude and recognition first. A great way to recognize your own value and provide yourself with gratitude is simple! Have a stack of post-its on hand and any time you catch yourself doing something of value, write it on a post-it. Have these post-it\u2019s displayed somewhere you see often: bathroom mirror, closet, car dashboard. By surrounding yourself with these notes of acceptance and gratitude you can improve your acceptance towards compliments, self-love, and gratitude.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the easier ways to show gratitude is externally. During a season surrounded with gratitude we start to pay attention and recognize our partners’ acts of kindness, the selfless nature of our friends, maybe even the sacrifices our parents went through. These moments of recognition are so important to share, not only for the individual receiving gratitude but for you!<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n Give thanks to yourself, Give thanks to your supports, give thanks to humanity.<\/span><\/h2>\n
Give Thanks to Yourself<\/h3>\n
By rejecting our value we are sending quite a few messages out there… <\/span><\/h4>\n
Give Thanks to Your Supports<\/h3>\n