3 Ways to Show, And Spread, Gratitude Daily!

BY THE BREAST CANCER SITE

Can something as simple as gratitude be beneficial to your health? According to WebMD, it can, as grateful people handle stress more effectively, and their positive nature boosts the immune system. Make gratitude a part of your daily routine with three simple actions that you can do in minutes.

1. Journaling

Entrepreneur recommends that you keep an abundance journal, where you write down a couple positive experiences every day, even if it’s as simple as someone holding the door open when you walked into a store. You can take your journal with you or keep somewhere that you see every day, such as your office or next to your bed. It’s easy to forget good moments if you don’t keep track of them, but writing them down helps you appreciate them more. When you’re feeling down, you can read through your journal to reflect on positive memories.

2. Starting a “No Complaints For 24 Hours” Policy

It’s easy to complain when something doesn’t go your way, but complaining is a negative action that never helps the situation. When you get the urge to complain, take a minute to breathe and change your mindset. If you have a problem, look for a solution instead of dwelling on it.

Avoiding complaints is tougher than it sounds, so take The Muse’s advice and start with a “no complaints for 24 hours” rule. Once you’ve gone a day without complaining, keep trying to extend that time frame.

3. Spreading a Positive Message

Tell people you appreciate them, and thank them for anything they’ve done for you. You can do this in person, by writing a letter, via email or even over social media.

Social media is also a great way to spread a positive message about a business. Leave a positive note to encourage others to use the same service.Showing gratitude is something that’s so simple, yet also so rewarding. For more inspiration on how to show gratitude, check out this story about a man who paid back the two teens that helped him when he needed it most.

Camp Mak-a-Dream

Camp Mak-A-Dream was founded in 1991 by Harry and Sylvia Granader, who donated 87 acres of their Montana ranch and seed money to begin construction of a new Camp facility. Harry was involved in building a Ronald McDonald House in their hometown of Detroit, Michigan. When he visited children in the hospital there, he decided he wanted to give them a chance to see a working ranch in Montana. He and Sylvia just happened to own one—the 6C in Gold Creek.

In 1995, after building a coalition of business associates and community volunteers in Missoula, Montana, and raising enough funds to construct the Camp facility on the donated land in Gold Creek, Harry's dream of bringing sick children to see a working Montana ranch became a reality. Camp welcomed 46 kids with cancer that year for a single camp. By 1996, the number of summer Camp sessions increased to four.  

Today, with the Mission of providing cost-free Montana experiences, in an intimate community setting for children, teens, young adults, women and families affected by cancer, as well as programs for children who have a sibling or a parent with cancer.  Since opening its doors, Camp Mak-A-Dream has welcomed thousands of participants from across the United States, Canada, and several other countries. Another goal of Camp Mak-A-Dream is to provide inclusive programs in a safe and supportive environment for everyone regardless of race, religion, age, class, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.

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