Positive ThanksLiving
Welcome!
What is Positive ThanksLiving?
Facing the world with optimism – strategic optimism!
Not that pie-in-the-sky, everything is perfect stuff… rather, the bold assertion:
Loved
Thankful
Encouraging
Positive Action
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Learn how to be optimistic.
Learn how to be optimistic. Basically, you aren't required to be born a positive person - optimism can be learned. Don't give up just because you're not good at it! Because there's a way to... Learn how to be optimistic. But how, you ask? If I'm being candid with you,...
Hello! What’s your passion?
Hello! What’s your passion? Sometimes when we introduce ourselves it’s hard to determine what to say… how do you talk about yourself?
What makes you smile?
What makes you smile? Consider and then make an effort to help someone else to smile!
Respite – a short rest.
Respite. In what way do you take a moment to recover after something unpleasant? Here are a few ideas…
Steady On
Steady on, dear heart. It's all going to be OK. You're resilient and strong and can do this! Steady ON! One of (the many) writers my husband reads and shares is The Leadership Freak, Dan Rockwell. At the end of March, there was a post about a dairy farmer's path to...
Thankful for laughter.
Laughter - the joy of laughing. What makes you chuckle, guffaw, chortle, giggle, snicker, shriek, or roar with laughter? Be thankful for the laughter in your life! Firstly, you could list all the entertainment which makes you laugh. Many have favorite comedians and...
Be thankful for your favorite food!
Be thankful for your favorite food - what is it? Spicy, sweet or salty? Do you have a particular food that rings your bell, when you smell it cooking it causes you to salivate, or you obsess over? I'm guessing that you - like me - may have more than one favorite. In...
Thankful for old experiences and stuff!
Thankful for old experiences, stuff and... you knew this was coming, right? After all, we just thought about what new things, people and experiences we value! Of course, we need to also record those long-time precious parts of our life! People Who in your life has...
Thankful for New…
Don’t overlook the brief encounters, the essential stuff and little learnings – be thankful for new things in your life. It’s part of an optimistic life!
Giving Indiscriminate Thank-You’s Everywhere
Giving your thanks indiscriminately - be thankful and share that attitude without judgment -everywhere! I challenge you... This is especially fun if someone isn't helping you at the moment but is actively making a difference in where/what they're doing. Notice, and...
Thankful for your Accomplishments
Accomplishments - what have you completed that you're thankful for? Do you feel a sense of satisfaction about something you've done? We all have failures in our life. That's normal. Failing is part of being human. Too often the first that comes to mind are those items...
Be Thankful for H20
Being Thankful for H20 – it’s a resource we take without thought – that running water from a faucet – both hot and cold! Here’s a story from Haiti to illustrate how precious water is… yet hearts are generous and give without hesitancy.
Thankful for your Hobbies
Take note of all your hobbies – it’s another way to demonstrate gratitude. We all are given gifts, so rejoice and be thankful for your hobbies!
Thankful for Safety
Who has contributed to your safety – emotionally, spiritually and physically? Be thankful for safety today – give thanks!
Thankful for New Experiences
Thankful for new experiences in life When have you tried something out of your comfort zone, or on your bucket list or an activity you'd never consider if someone hadn't invited you... What have you done in the last year that was new to you? A few days ago we tried a...
Thankful for your favorite…
We all have that perfect wearable – clothing, shoes or accessory – that makes us happy. What’s yours? Thankful for your favorite…
Thankful for Prayer
Thankful for prayer – both for those who pray for you and for the ability to pray for others.
Thankful for Traditions
Thankful for traditions – what traditions in your life are you thankful for?
Thankful for your Spot
Life can be busy, so having a spot to relax in – whether it’s an end of a sofa, a plush chair or even on your side of the bed – that’s a spot to be thankful for.
Thankful for Convenience
Our lives are filled with many helpful gadgets and do-dads. Take a moment to do an inventory – then list how you’re thankful for convenience every day!
Thankful for Books
Books. They’re a treasure you may not realize – or perhaps you do? So many reasons to be thankful for books… Which books have contributed to your life?
Thankful for the Investment
Thankful for the investment - and I'm not talking dollar signs... We don't walk through life alone. However, we may not have the same people with us today, as we did years ago. So do a little walk through your own history... Who has invested in you along the way?...
Your nose knows how to be thankful!
Your nose knows how to start the process of being thankful! Pay attention – consider – what are your favorite scents? Think of food, of friends, or beauty!
Thankful for the View
Thankful for the view: What can you see that you're thankful for? Yes, as you're reading this sentence look up from your phone/computer... ! Look up! For what item - you can currently see in real life - could you give thanks? Is the sky blue? Are you with someone you...
Start where you are.
Start where you are if you’re feeling challenged. George Washington Carver is a good example of what can happen when we seek to serve using what we’ve been given.
30 Days of Hymns
30 Days of Hymns - this was my September personal challenge to do something consistently over a 30-day time period. To practice this skill, I chose to tailor my social media posts on Facebook to map with our church's small group exploration of the book, "Sing!: How...
31 Ways to Challenge Yourself
31 ideas – choose one! Here are 31 miscellaneous positive ideas to challenge yourself this month – read on!
October Invitation to Challenge Yourself
October 2019 is just around the corner. Yes, there are all these autumnal colors and themes floating about in social media, in the stores, and probably in our workspaces and homes. That's all good. Noticing the change in the seasons is important - it identifies how...
Until the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Three words can transform your ordinary into extraordinary. And they’re achievable by taking just the next step. You can do this – Read more!
Courage, dear heart. Begin Again.
Courage, dear heart. Begin again. Each morning there's a new chance to begin again. You can do this. C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. His words hold answers to mysteries, they cause me to stop and wonder and then make me smile. I feel encouraged. Sometimes a...
Go Deep & Understand your Why
Don’t stop what you’d doing even if others can’t see your glitter, or critize your wandering, or if they question your age. Be strong. Go deep & understand your why!
Lori
Lori Ferguson is an optimist. She’s married to Robert and they have three adult children and 2 grands. They’ve been crossing off their bucket-list items, including a few years living and traveling in an RV. Lori’s the author of “Moving Past Procrastination to a Great Marriage“. You can also find her writing online at EncourageYourSpouse.com
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