Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. – Brian Tracy
In my periods of doubt – and they do happen – I can forget this attitude of gratitude. I have everything – good health, a great partner in my marriage, good family ties, wonderful friends, wonderful co-workers, great community, lots of recreational time, learning time and a successful business by all sorts of measures.
How can there be doubt? Because in whatever situation we find ourselves, there is a tendency to want more. Gratefulness re-orients us. Wow – I am fortunate. I am grateful. And the next step from there is to:
Give thanks. I don’t give enough thanks through either saying so or through actions. It’s one thing to say “Thank you.” And that may be appreciated. It’s another to say thank you through actions.
A note, flowers, a gesture out of our way can mean so much to those we live among. Even a detailed comment regarding why I am thankful such as, “That was such a great method you showed us for that different, and more effective, way to enter that time off accrual.” Don’t forget, we’re in the payroll area, but it can be in any part of your life.
Thank someone in a special way today – you’ll be amazed how it impacts you.
Thankfully yours,
Bryan Dear
