Gratitude Attitude

When I first started practicing daily gratitude, I wanted to make what I was grateful for something big, large, huge! Even earth-shattering! Like, “I am grateful for the cosmos and lucky lottery numbers.” So, I struggled somedays with “what am I grateful for today?”

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Attitude: It's Contagious

Next time you have to see a doctor or talk with an airline representative or leave your car at the shop, consider that the person you’re talking with may have been beaten up all day by other customers. Spread some cheer and positivity to see how they react.

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Stepping Out to Make Magic

I walked around the room offer guidance, listen to dialogue, and enjoy the laughter! I’m often met with resistance when I say “we’ll be doing some improv activities,” yet, without fail, everyone joins in and learns something while in a state of play!

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How Are You Brave?

If you’re not familiar with the Tower of Terror, let me spoil it for you: you walk up to the top of Mt. Everest, strap yourself onto a small platform, and then the ride operator starts telling you a story before they drop you straight down for what feels like eternity. This is called “fun.”

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