Gratitude is a Superpower

I'm Grateful for YOU!I wanted to take a minute and express my gratitude for you!I'm grateful for you and your efforts as a parent. I'm grateful for your time, for your attention, and for your desire to grow. Thank you for your support! The Power Of GratitudeRecently I've been doing a lot of coaching on emotions. Here's what I've learned. Gratitude as a FeelingGratitude is a feeling, an emotion.It is created by our thoughts.It is created when we choose to appreciate our circumstances.Gratitude is when you intentionally choose to be grateful and appreciative for your circumstances.Gratitude is a powerful driving emotion.We know from the model that our feelings drive our actions.When I’m grateful I take actions like serving others, appreciating others, treating others (and myself) with kindness and patience.Gratitude drives actions that create results that I love in my life.Gratitude as a Way of BEingGratitude can be more than a simple feeling.Gratitude can be a way of BEing. It’s a choice.I love BEing grateful. It is one of my favorite ways to BE as a dad.If you’re like most people, you’ve probably caught yourself being ungrateful.If you’re like most people, when you’re ungrateful, you probably parent with less kindness and compassion.It’s okay to catch yourself being ungrateful. It’s part of being human and being a parent.BUT, you also have the power to BE grateful!AND, I promise . . .Gratitude WILL change EVERYTHING!How to Develop the Superpower, GRATITUDE!Set your Intention Early and Every day!This has been powerful in my life!When I get up, I set my intention for the day.I guide my mind as to where I want it to go to work.This takes practice, but it’s totally worth it.2. Practice BEing Grateful Daily.This one goes right along with #1, once you’ve set you intention, simply practice!Don’t expect yourself to be perfect.Just commit to practicing BEing grateful every day.It will become more and more natural.3. See The Power of Gratitude In Your Life.As you set your intention and practice gratitude, see the power in your life.See how BEing grateful impacts your life.Look for new and more things to be grateful for.Find new ways to be grateful.4. Keep a Gratitude Journal.Seriously, there are some many things to be grateful for, and when you start to look for them, you’ll be overwhelmed with all the gifts in your life.Keep a gratitude journal so you can remember and fully appreciate your life.This journal will help you look back and see your own growth.It’s fun to look back on things you were grateful for.5. Share Your Gratitude with Others.Take the free Parent Trap quiz If you have a teen you should take this Parent Trap Quiz .It will help you uncover specific parenting patterns that might be hindering your relationship with your teen. By identifying your Parent Trap, you gain the tools to have better communication, resolve conflicts, and build greater confidence in your parenting decisions. This self-awareness ultimately strengthens your relationship with your teen, which leads to a more open and harmonious connection. This quiz is your gateway to becoming the parent of your dreams and paving the way for a happier and healthier family life.TAKE THE QUIZAlready taken the quiz? Check out my New ABSOLUTELY FREE Audio Course: Parenting from the Inside Out!🎧 LISTEN HERE!