Thank Your Dog

Gratitude is an extremely valuable tool for positive thinking. If you wake up each morning and think of at least one thing that you are happy to have in your life, you are starting your day on the right foot. Instantly you are in a great mood because you are reflection on a piece of your life that you cherish.

There was a time when I would do this every morning before I even opened my eyes. Every single day I had a smile on my face before I lifted my head off of my pillow. Those were some great days.

I'm making a new effort to continue this practice. Some one once told me that when I wake up in the morning, I have a choice to make. Will I have a good day, or will I have a bad day? Well, practicing this exercise of thanks is a sure-fire way to decide on having a good day.

How can I even feel right about wanting to bring more into my life if I can't be grateful for what I have?

I strongly suggest trying this. It will do wonders for you. It doesn't matter who you're thanking, either. It can be God, it can be the universe, your lucky pillow, your dog, or you can even thank yourself. It doesn't matter. As long as you are feeling genuine gratitude, I promise, it will lift your spirits before anything else has the chance to bring them down.

"Look for something to be thankful and glad over each day, and you will find it."
-Ella Wheeler Wilcox