Gratitude: Practices and Tips from Toni’s workshop

 

PRACTICES

  • Take a photo or two of things that are ordinary yet truly extraordinary
  • Tell great stories
  • Find three things to look forward to each day
  • At the end of the day take note of what went well.
  • Send thank you notes and emails – validate daily
  • Avoid harassing yellow cars

HAPPINESS TIPS

  • Stop often and experience the moment
  • Observe the little things
  • Treasure everything
  • Develop a realistic perspective
  • Reframe situations
  • Notice the way others invest in your life
  • Look for the good in all situations
  • Prime your environment
  • Words are important – what story are you telling?
  • Communicate how much you treasure your people
  • Communicate your thanks with thoughtfulness and detail
  • Live in the moment – be grateful
  • Smile often – even if you don’t feel like it
  • Find reasons to laugh