October 2009
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“No pain, no gain is the rule when it comes to gaining happiness from increasing...”
– Explained by Ryan Howell, assistant professor of psychology at San Francisco State University, in a report in the Journal of Happiness Studies.
Let us paraphrase: Finish your workout, book, project, class, goal or other song and dance and reap positive benefits.
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Bring a Little Gratitude to Your Next Party
Want to bring a little gratitude into your parties and meetups? Here are a few great ways. Got other ideas? Tell us at iamthankfulfor@gmail.com and we might add your ideas to our page.
Thankfulfor Mugshots 1. Print out this attached Thankfulfor banner template (make as many copies as you need - 1 per person) 2. Give one to each guest to write down something they are thankful for 3. Take a...
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So Many Thankful People...
…And we’re saying hello to them, one at a time :)
You can write your daily thanks on Thankfulfor AND if you’d like to send in a photo like the ones below, send it to iamthankfulfor@gmail.com and maybe we’ll feature it on our blog!
Laura Fitton is thankful.
Scott Harrison is thankful.
Craig Newmark is thankful.
Shel Israel is thankful.
Tonia Ries is...
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“You can’t be grateful and not be happy. Gratefulness is a sure route to...”
– -Robert A. Emmons, a UC Davis professor of psychology and author of the following superb books on the science of gratitude and how it relates to happiness:
Words of Gratitude for Mind, Body, and Soul Thanks! How the new Science of Gratitude Can Make you Happier
Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude...
WatchWe’re fans of Gary’s concept of the “Thank You Economy”… or maybe we should call it the “Thankful Economy”. In our opinion, the potential of an economy filled with people who understand that we are all interconnected, that no one succeeds without the help of others and that an attitude of gratitude - even in the business world - can be the foundation you...
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Tweetsgiving 2009!
While we believe gratitude can be practiced daily, we love that the holiday season highlights gratitude in our lives. The Epic Change group harnesses the power of that gratitude and focuses it on projects for good - like building classrooms in Tanzania. See how you can participate in Tweetsgiving 2009!
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3 Little Books with Big Impact
They sound scary until you see their covers…
Today I want to introduce you to three little books that have big impact. Each of these authors approaches life’s big questions from different angles. Other than their small size what else do they have in common? All are easy reads, are deeper than they appear to be, make great gifts and have the potential to become a bedside favorite....
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The six paths to happiness →
Almost every study of longevity indicates one secret that makes people healthier and happier: helping others. Some research shows a 60 per cent decrease in mortality rates among those who do this. It inspires gratitude for what life has given you, and it’s what really helps you define your purpose in life. The real secret to being happy may be realizing that true peace isn’t about...
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Gratitude in Challenging Times
The best strategy I know for overcoming what life throws at you is to be grateful. Even in the most difficult, painful, scary, lonely, unfair, or heart wrenching circumstances, gratitude will help you make sense of it all. What I’ve found as I’ve worked with enormously successful people is that they too have miserable days but it is how they respond to them that makes them champions. Gratitude is...
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.”
– MLK (via juliaallison)
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WatchThankfulfor was out in full force at the Creativity in Business Conference this past Sunday in Washington DC. Here’s how Michelle James, the event founder and producer, describes the conference:
Creativity is the capital of the new economy. Join creativity thought leaders, pioneering entrepreneurs and business innovators - in the fields of applied creativity and innovation, organizational...