Two simple words can make a world of difference to the people around you. So, why is it so difficult to remember to say “thank you”?

Some attitudes have a significant effect on our relationships with others. Gratitude is one of them. It is easier to express gratitude when someone has done you a big favour, however, the people showing small favours are often the ones who will benefit most from a show of gratitude. The shop assistant helping you find the right isle, the tea lady or the parking assistant – just say “thank you” every time they help improve your life. Often their work is boring and their salaries or tips scarcely enough to live on.

Some people we tend to bypass when it comes to expressing our gratitude. For example, we easily say thank you to the doctor who has performed the operation, we even write him or her a note of thanks, but do we ever stop to thank the nurse who wheeled the bed into the operating theatre?

We are often blamed for taking our loved ones for granted. When we notice what we as family members do for each other and express our thanks each and every time, we acknowledge and affirm the other person.

Attitude of gratitude

What does it take for you to say “thank you”? Anyone can develop an attitude of gratitude by making an effort to notice what you receive instead of what you lack in life. Once you start saying “thank you”, you will see people opening up to you, your day will become filled with smiles and you yourself will feel happier. One study showed that daily gratitude exercises resulted in higher levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, optimism and energy, less stress, less depression and greater progress towards achieving personal goals.

Now, isn’t this the way we all want to live?

 

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