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Find Time for Gratitude and Watch Your Energy and Enthusiasm Soar!
 By Paula Eder, Ph.D., The Time Finder Expert 
Finding time to feel and express gratitude expands your heart and boosts yourenergy whenever you do it!
It's an amazing alchemy. As I work on the final touchesof next week's Finding Time E-zine, I am reminded of an article from a previous e-zine where I explored the power of gratitude in our lives. Read on!Gratitude is about how you look at your world, how you move through your days, andhow you experience your moments. It is a fundamental value, and
the ultimate wayto make full use of your time.
In "Character Strengths and Virtues" byChristopher  PetersonandMartin E. P. Seligman, gratitude is defined as "an enduring thankfulness that is sustained across situations and over time."There are two types of gratitude, personal and transpersonal. Personal gratitude is about thankfulness towardsan individual, whereas transpersonal gratitude is a
constant and fundamental appreciation of the world.
It is important to experience and express appreciation to others specifically and frequently.
How many times aday do you actively thank someone? And how often do you feel the energy of awe and wonder?
As an informative exercise, jot down each time you feel grateful for anything. After 3 or 4 weeks, go over your documentation and identify patterns in your gratitude. Also document lapses. Are there days when you are soabsorbed in the activities of daily living that you "forget" life's gifts?What does this tell you? What happens to your energy? Do you habitually see the glass as "half empty" or "half full"?There is a simple and wonderful exercise I've practiced for many years. It was reinforced in the VanguardAuthentic Happiness Coaching Course I participated in several years ago.Each night, right before sleep,
list at least 3 gratitudes you are aware of for that day.
These blessings can beanything you notice and appreciate.Recently, I asked a client if she was continuing her nightly gratitudes. She vigorously nodded. "It keeps me positive," she responded. And it does. It helps you maintain enthusiasm, even in challenging times.
Soon itbecomes automatic to appreciate your moments.
Ready to put your gratitude into action?
Follow through on this tip and action step:Tip:
Gratitude relaxes and energizes you.
Action Step:
Cultivate a glass-half-full perspective by writing a brief note of thanks to someone who's brightened your day. Mail it without expectation of response, and warm yourself with your own inner glow.
Exploration:
By telling someone, either verbally or in writing, how much you appreciate them and their choices, you create a path for a positive connection. You let the other person know that she has been seen andthat her actions are significant to you. It is particularly helpful that you
validate others in concrete, specificways.
For example, you might say, "I really appreciate your suggestions for revising my project. Your feedback helped improve the outcome, and you provided ideas in such a thoughtful way." This acknowledges both theconcrete tangible and intangible contributions that the other person made.
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