Seeing as Thanksgiving is this week, I thought it might be a good idea to touch on the concept of \u201cgratitude\u201d. Why gratitude? Because gratitude is the single most important factor in both health and happiness (and business).<\/p>\n
Have you ever run into those people who are always griping about something? They are always complaining about their employer, the government or friends. Nobody seems to appreciate their exceptional qualities and they never seem to be given the opportunities they \u2018deserve\u2019. You know these folks don\u2019t you? Maybe you have a friend like this?<\/p>\n
Well let me tell you a secret: until these \u2018Negative Nellies\u2019 develop a sense of thankfulness and gratitude, they will not only remain unhappy, they will also be less healthy, have fewer friends, carry more stress and limit their ability to grow as a person and business owner.<\/p>\n
The good news is that gratitude is not something you are born with. It is a learned behavior.<\/strong> If your parents demonstrated a sense of gratitude, then there is a good chance you also see the world the same way. Gratitude can be taught and it can be learned.<\/p>\n Here are a few ideas on increasing you gratitude quotient:<\/p>\nIncreasing Your Level of Gratitude<\/h2>\n