The Gratitude Scan- Bringing it to Work
Are you feeling tired with the constant gloomy news in the media? I hope by now, you have turned off your TV!
It’s a constricted lens that complains about all the things we don’t have or all the problems in our life. But as my reader, you’re bigger than that- right?!
The Gratitude Scan
I’ve re-instated The Gratitude Scan into my morning daily practice by starting each day expressing thanks for all the abundance in my life. Right now can you think of at least 3-5 things you are thankful for? How about 10? or even 20?
Starting tomorrow morning before you get up, release anxiety, stress and noise in your mind by expressing gratitude before you engage in any other activity! I find writing down all that I am grateful for to be a very powerful practice.
Excellence is a habit!
If you keep it up daily, you’ll start to notice a sense of peace, joy, and renewed confidence. As a result better, clearer decisions, more resilience, and a peacful “knowing” are at your fingertips. And most of all, you will attract more blessings, synchronicity, and opportunities to you. And now, let’s take this a step further.
Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude in the Workplace
1. At a future meeting, ask everyone in the room to share something they are thankful for about their job:
- this could be as simple as a window in their office
- an ergonomic workstation
- a manager who really cares
- a supportive co-worker
- or the learning experience associated with a current project they are working on.
2. Let your co-workers, boss, and employees know how much you appreciate them. A simple note, e-mail, or dark chocolate(!?) at least once a week can uplift everyone’s spirit and add to the sense of collaboration in the workplace.
3. How can you let your clients know how much you appreciate them?
- Send a one or two line weekly motivational tip or favorite quote
- Offer a free resource reminding your clients that you are on their team to support their continued success.
- Call them on the phone
- Host a gratitude luncheon for your clients.
- Remember: Good things come to those who collaborate!
As the season of Thanksgiving is approaching let’s make a special effort to have an Attitude of Gratitude. Engage yourself in activities and environments that reinforce your JOY!. It’s your birthright!
