It seems as though the trend lately on social media is all about “2018 was the worst year” and how everyone is “done with 2018″. It’s easy to follow the trend of being negative with that ” I’m over it” and “I don’t care” attitude that seems to be so popular. You are human, you care. Focus on the good that happened this year, I know there are some. 2019 can be your year if you enter it with a positive state of mind!
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Give Thanks. Another gift where the cell phone is not welcome. When the table is set, and people are about to plunge into their turkey dinner, ask each person to give thanks for just one gift they have been given in the previous year. After each person gives thanks, be sure to let everyone around the table know that their presence in your life makes your life better.
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Express Appreciation. Demonstrate your love to those around you in distinctive ways. For example, say, “I appreciate how you dress; I admire your style,” “I appreciate how you never give up but keep fighting!” Showing you care not only elevates the people around you but you as well.
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Give Back. It costs nothing to volunteer. Most facilities such as kitchens for the homeless sincerely appreciate it when people volunteer. It is an extremely teachable moment. If you have children or Grandchildren bring them along. Tell them about how fine the line is between good fortune and despair. Between having a large family and abundance to hard times. Teach them that volunteering is a gift that always gives back more than is given.
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Be Compassionate. Random acts of kindness are very empowering. They can include shovelling the sidewalk for an elderly person, leaving an anonymous present on the step of someone who is having “a rough time,” saying hello to people you don’t know or purchasing a coffee for someone waiting in the line behind you. The critical part is to do these things without any expectation of reciprocation.
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