Comments on: The Gratitude List: An Exercise to Exercise Appreciation in Your Life {Grace Boyle}

By: Friday Linky Love | Small Hands, Big Ideas

Friday Linky Love | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:11:28 +0000

[...] The Appreciation Revolution (Sam is hosting round 2, as you might have remember round 1 and my gratitude list, check out the new revolution, it’s [...]

By: Giving Thanks | Small Hands, Big Ideas

Giving Thanks | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:47 +0000

[...] can never practice enough gratitude. It’s an act of grace that propels us forward in life and weaves thankfulness into our [...]

By: faraimpresii

faraimpresii — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:10:18 +0000

Have you wondered how your live could be if you worked out a bit more ? I see all types of pills and lose 20 lbs a week programs but why doesn't anyone take some time of and run, swim or walk around the park (at least). So many people are suffering from ejaculare precoce but they believe every add that will make their lives better "guaranteed". Why are we so trusting ?

By: faraimpresii

faraimpresii — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:10:18 +0000

By: karim26

karim26 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:58:03 +0000

An insightfull post. Will definitely help.

Thanks,
Karim - href="http://www.101selfhelpsuccessmotivation.com /">Mind Power

By: jennyblake

jennyblake — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:30:14 +0000

Grace – I loved this reminder and post – thank you! I laughed out loud when you mentioned the “inspirational smack down” from your mom. Hah! I'm probably guilty of doing the same thing to my brother: bombarding him with inspiration and coaching and self-helpy advice when he gets in a tough spot. I'm sure he appreciates it though

I really like what you said about making a gratitude list anywhere – a napkin, a journal, etc. I've been turned off my the idea of a gratitude journal because I already have a journal, but the idea of making a list on whatever medium is handy (then even throwing it away) is much more convenient, and would still reap the benefits. Great idea Grace!

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:05:32 +0000

@Mom!!!

You do give the inspirational smackdown. That's an interesting study and I have to attest, that it's true! Thanks for commenting and venturing over, Ma. Love you!

By: lenoraboyle

lenoraboyle — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:57:38 +0000

Grace,
I like that phrase, “inspirational smackdown!”
Of course, there was a study done about gratitude. Robert A. Emmons, a psychologist at the University of California at Davis, found that those who wrote in a “gratitude journal” on a weekly basis experienced better health and more energy, and for patients with neuromuscular disease, less pain and fatigue. The more they found to be grateful for and the more detail they described in their journals, the greater benefits they experienced.
It's hard to be unhappy while you're being grateful.
Lenora (Grace's mom)
More on gratitude:
http://thehappinesszone.blogspot.com/2008/11/be...

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:18:10 +0000

@Sam Thank you for this opportunity. This series is beautiful and completely positive. I love seeing what everyone has to say.

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:17:01 +0000

@Elisa Writing it on a napkin is when I really have the *meltdown* or feel the need to just get it out there. Sometimes, it's even more authentic or creative. When we're forced to do something or it's formal, there's a tendency to resist. Like I said, there is no right or wrong. Just give it a try, then see what you think. I can't wait to hear feedback and see if anyone else enjoys it.