If up to now you have been focused on achieving more, without feeling completely satisfied, this volume is for you. Know the power of Being grateful. Discover how an attitude of gratitude can help you recognize the blessings in your life and be happy with what you have today, while still dreaming of the future. With the knowledge and strategies you will find in this book, you will learn to value your inner world and everything that surrounds you, achieving to live with greater satisfaction and happiness. · Discover the art of valuing the little things, the importance of perspective in gratitude and how to overcome the scarcity mentality to embrace abundance. · Understand the benefits of regular gratitude practice on your physical and mental health, interpersonal relationships and emotional resilience. · Know the main challenges you may face in cultivating gratitude, as well as effective strategies for overcoming these obstacles and developing an attitude of gratitude. · Learn how to keep a gratitude diary, gratitude rituals upon waking and sleeping, and how to deepen your inner connection through gratitude meditation. · Understand how gratitude can strengthen your family, partner and friendship relationships, the importance of expressing appreciation and how gratitude can help you resolve conflicts. · Discover how gratitude can strengthen work teams, increase productivity and help you overcome professional challenges with a grateful attitude. · Understand how the regular practice of gratitude can strengthen the immune system, promote longevity and cardiovascular health, and how you can incorporate it into your daily care to prevent disease and promote your body's well-being. · Learn how gratitude can help you strengthen your self-confidence, recognize and appreciate your strengths, and transform inner criticism into gratitude. · Discover how gratitude can free you from the burden of resentment and pain, and why it can be a catalyst for emotional healing and an act of deep gratitude to yourself and others. · Know the importance of gratitude in achieving success, how it drives motivation and persistence, and what you can do to integrate it into your journey to personal success. · Learn how gratitude strengthens your resilience, what you can do to overcome adversity with a grateful perspective, and strategies for cultivating gratitude in difficult times. · Discover how to make gratitude an integral part of your daily life, some strategies for maintaining consistency in this practice, and the importance of creating visual reminders of gratitude in your daily environment. Being grateful goes far beyond saying "Thank you." It is a way of being that allows us to live fully with ourselves and the world around us. Develop a permanent attitude of gratitude and you will see how your life transforms.

It’s never too early to teach children manners, courtesy and social skills. From knowing when to say “please” and “thank you” at home, in school or in public places, to covering their nose when sneezing, there’s a multitude of good manners to teach children at an early age. A popular children’s book title is included with each activity to enhance the lesson. These engaging, hands-on activities are a great way to introduce students to skills they will use for the rest of their lives.

In this book, we will explore the many things that we should be thankful for when it comes to recovery. From having a roof over our heads and clean drinking water to supportive loved ones and healthcare providers, there is no shortage of things to feel grateful for. We'll delve into the importance of each item on the list of things one needs to be thankful for during recovery. We'll explain how they can boost our mental health, assist our physical health in many ways, and improve our quality of life. Through every chapter, you will feel empowered and encouraged to express gratitude, embrace hope, and recognize that even the tiniest joy and blessing in life should not be taken lightly. With an open mind, we will explore the many ways that we can cultivate gratitude in our lives, even in the most challenging and difficult of circumstances. Ultimately, we want this book to serve as a reminder that there are always things to be thankful for and that when we embrace a positive mindset, we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way in our recovery journey.

Eileen Teel lives in Colorado. What brings her joy in her life is her wonderful family - husband Brian, three grown children and now grandchildren! Her Irish upbringing means she has always loved stories. After retiring from Higher Education, she began spending her time with the more important things in life-enjoying time with the grandchildren! Be Grateful is the second book in her series, following Be Kind. Eileen is excited to share this new book and hopes it will bring words of a positive nature to her audience. Enjoy this book and try to spread the message of gratitude to all that will lend an ear.

Children can come to take so many things for granted. But teaching your children gratitude need not be difficult. This book will provide real help as parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caring adults try to pass on to children necessary lessons of appreciation and thankfulness. Author Michaelene Mundy reminds little readers that we all need to be more thankful for the things and people we already have, and that we have a loving God and loving people in our lives. These are the best gifts and blessings.

An adoption expert and transracial adoptee herself examines the unique perspectives and challenges these adoptees have as they navigate multiple cultures “Your parents are so amazing for adopting you! You should be grateful that you were adopted.” Angela Tucker is a Black woman, adopted from foster care by white parents. She has heard this microaggression her entire life, usually from well-intentioned strangers who view her adoptive parents as noble saviors. She is grateful for many aspects of her life, but being transracially adopted involves layers of rejection, loss, and complexity that cannot be summed up so easily. In “You Should Be Grateful,” Tucker centers the experiences of adoptees to share deeply personal stories, well-researched history, and engrossing anecdotes from mentorship sessions with adopted youth. These perspectives challenge the fairy-tale narrative of adoption, giving way to a fuller story that explores the impacts of racism, classism, family, love, and belonging.

Grace complains about "having to" clean her room, wash her hands and do her chores. She doesn't realize that, by learning to think differently, she can change her perspective from negative to positive. In this story, Grace discovers that her attitude has the power to determine her thoughts and emotions. Can Grace go from feeling burdened to being grateful? "At any age, it is hard to feel that you have little or no choice in your day-to-day life. Grace realizes that if she can look at expectations in a different way, both her day and mood improves. This book is a perfect choice to share with children in summer camp, school, in therapy and at home." --Theresa Fraser, CYC-P, CPT-S, MA, RP, RCT, CT, trauma, loss and attachment clinical specialist "Grateful to Be Grace is not another book that tells kids to behave. It shows that when Grace makes the choice to be thankful, her perspective and attitude change. I love how Grace's parents model encouragement rather than focusing on poor behavior. It's a feel-good book. Children are empowered to learn the ways they can experience gratitude." --Jill Osborne, EdS, LPC, CPCS, RPTS, author of Sam Feels Better Now! "Grateful to be Grace is a sweet story about making choices. Delivered in rhyme with colorful pictures, the book helps children consider their options and consequences when choosing between immediate gratification and longer-term gains. When children understand the reasoning behind a parental request, they are more willing to show compliance. This story helps children take responsibility for the decisions they make--a valuable lesson they will utilize throughout life. A bonus is the positive role models represented in a blended family and the representation of racially diverse characters." --Laurie Zelinger, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S, Board Certified Psychologist, author of Please Explain "Anxiety" to Me! Learn more at www.MaggyWilliamsAuthor.com From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be grateful by saying 'thank you' when Grandma buys us tickets for the rides at the fair. I can be grateful by enjoying the ferris wheel when the roller coaster is closed." This is Yutu, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be grateful. You will see that, when he is grateful, things feel more positive and life is more joyful. ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!

A fixture in the world of fashion for most of her adult life, Rochelle Drumm came to crossroads in 2009. This quintessential, upbeat Southern California girl suddenly found herself in a very unfamiliar place-the unemployment line. She jettisoned the accumulations of her comfortable life and did what any self-respecting, former fashion executive would do; she moved back in with mom. She soon realized what she once considered a setback was really a gift. That gift was perspective and the opportunity to pursue her passions. Today Rochelle is a successful entrepreneur, child advocate, and author. But most of all, she is eternally grateful for all her blessings.

New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer believes that giving thanks to God daily will positively impact our lives. When we pause to acknowledge His blessings it restores us to a state of spiritual peace. In this 365 day devotional, Joyce offers an inspiring message that will spark an attitude of gratitude in our hearts. Through uplifting Scripture, she illustrates God's never-ending love, inexhaustible grace, and always-accessible presence in our lives. As we develop a renewed outlook, we will better recognize and be further blessed by God's abundant goodness. Each devotion will also include a prayer of thanks, so that we may begin every day ready to receive the transforming power of a thankful heart.