Hi all, Coach Lauren here! We’re just a few weeks away from November, and November and Thanksgiving bring some well-deserved attention to gratitude practices and today I wanted to share one of mine: thank you letters. I’m fortunate to have had great parents who taught me the value of writing thank you letters. After every birthday I had less than…
Gratitude
Gratitude. It’s a simple word with a whole lot of meaning. It’s also something easy to overlook. So, as we head into the final few months of 2023, we want to encourage you to take some time to reflect on your accomplishments and blessings from the first three quarters of the year. Q1-Q3 Reflection Questions: What made you smile? What…
I remember that day well. It was a Sunday in the spring. My husband and I left church and headed to the grocery store before heading home. In the parking lot, I got the call from my boss. As his business partner, I had been working with him over the past month to reorganize the department, which I was a…
We hear it every day: It is important to live gratefully. Multiple studies link gratitude to physical, emotional, and social well-being. Research shows that people who focus on gratitude are happier, more resilient, more empathetic, and have stronger interpersonal relationships. Additionally, they have less stress, sleep better and take better care of themselves. All good stuff, but we all know…
Four years ago, I started my business. There is so much to reflect on and I feel humbled and honored to be walking this journey. Life is full of opportunities for personal growth, so looking back, here are some of the lessons I have learned. Year One was about humility. I never thought I had a big ego, but…
At ithrive31 one of our core values is gratitude. We use it as a verb – which means we take action and engage in practices of gratitude. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical now more than ever to be intentional with our thoughts and help our families connect with gratitude. Here are a few ways families can practice gratitude…