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HyperActive Warrior
Join Date: Aug 2007
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I am on Jeff Walker's list and got a email from him titled: "this is a little weird...."
I thought it is worth sharing with you warriors. In the message he states how beneficial to write down the things that we are grateful about - A sort of Gratitude List, if you will. This is something we know that writing down will help us immensely, but always put off. So I thought It might be a good idea to start Gratitude List, so we can do it right now without putting off this time. Here is mine: I am grateful for having perfect health. What is yours? Here is the full text of Jeff's message: I just had a birthday. It was a great day filled with family and close friends, good food, games and friendly (but fierce) competition, lots of time spent outdoors... all the ingredients for my perfect day. It really left me feeling grateful... something I've been feeling a lot lately. After all, my life has changed radically since I started my online business... when I started out, my wildest dream was a few thousand dollars a month from my business. Well, I've done a bit better than that. :-) In fact, it's gotten to the point that million-dollar launches are almost routine. When I look at the magnitude of it all, I just have to laugh at what's happened - it's almost hard for me to believe... but it all happened, and the truth is that it really wasn't all that hard to pull off. Yes, I'm grateful. Very grateful. And that's important - because I've learned that being grateful is one of the most important life skills you can have. I call it the "Discipline of Gratitude"... Now I know that's a lousy name, because it sounds like a lot of work. But stick with me, because it's actually really simple... It's just a matter of consciously taking time on a regular basis to acknowledge everything you have to be grateful for. And trust me, we all have LOTS to be grateful for. Take five minutes right now, and just reflect on everything that you're grateful for... this is even more powerful if you actually speak those things out loud. And it's even better if you write them down. Go ahead... take a few minutes and do it right now. I'll still be here when you get back. ... ... ... So how did that feel? Do you feel happier? Lighter? More alive? This really is a wonderful exercise to do each morning when you wake, or at night when you go to bed. But here's the magic part - when you exercise the Discipline of Gratitude you will not only be happier... but you're going to start to achieve more in your life. Now I know this is starting to sound really "out there" and "woo woo" - in fact, I almost deleted this entire email because I know a lot of people won't think this has anything to do with business and marketing. But trust me, this is powerful stuff. I have experienced it over and over in my life. It comes down to this: you can go through your life with a chip on your shoulder, wondering why things aren't coming easier to you... or you can go through your life feeling grateful for all you have. It's your choice. But I've been around a LOT of super-successful people, and they pretty much all fall on that gratitude side of things. Bottom line - if you want to achieve great things in your life (and great success), then the Discipline of Gratitude is one of the key life-skills you need to master. The good news is that it's also one of the easiest. |
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HyperActive Warrior
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Indiana
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My hubby is at the top of my gratitude list. He is such an awesome, caring person--to me and to others. What a blessing!
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Miss A.
Join Date: Dec 2008
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This is my favorite post so far!! I feel so lucky and so blessed. I am in a lot of debt, live and clean up after 2 boys and a husband, work too much, and am tired all the time BUT... I am grateful for my nice warm (messy) house, for my health -- I just beat breast cancer this past year, for my family and friends who drive me crazy, for my job(s) that make me tired, for all the things I have that were charged on my cards and that I can see the seasons change! I am grateful for a nice hot cup of coffee, for pajamas, for my kitty, for my Jeep, for my cute feet, for my sense of humor in the face of tragedy and for being able to think and imagine all the possibilities!
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BAYO aka Mr B
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I am greatful that I am learning the life lessons I need to learn now. Why I didn't learn them before now I will never know, but I do know that I am just grateful I'm learning them!
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IMUNIV.com Coming Soon!
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I am grateful for being alive...
And for waking up every day... Period. Hope this answers your question. Pavon |
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My sig is on its lunch break for now.
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EntertainingWriter.com
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- My children
- Being able to work from home (freedom) - My other family - My health - Oprah / charity |
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Barbara Mc
Join Date: Dec 2008
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Thanks for the reminder to write things down. I've done it before, but have forgotten of late. Somehow, stopping to think about things to be grateful for, allows for all sorts of creative thoughts to pop up as you step away from the workspace for a moment -- it's an exercise that is well worth the short time it takes.
Barbara |
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HyperActive Warrior
Join Date: Dec 2008
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There are a lot of things to be grateful about. Heres my list:
- A loving and supportive family. - My full-time job. Despite the financial crisis, the business managed to stay afloat and yes, thrive. - The internet! It allowed me to publish my work and earn extra income. - Friends. People who've been with me through us and downs of life. - My health. I never had any serious illness for years now. I'm so thankful for that. |
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HyperActive Warrior
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I also love this thread!
I'm grateful for my family, especially my son, my good friends, the roof over my head, the food in my belly, my computer that allows me to earn an income from home, this forum for all the great people I meet here and the wisdom gained from learning in here. Wow, when I think about it, I have a lot to be grateful for! Thank you for posting this thread, it made me feel really good
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Active Warrior
Join Date: Oct 2008
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This is an awesome thread! I am very happy & grateful for many, many things. But the 1 that is on top of my list is, I am just sooooooo grateful now that my son is being healed. He's 26 yrs old and has Lymphoma. Thanks!
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Active Warrior
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In addition to my post above, I want to add that I find when I am grateful
that it opens up my heart to receive so much more.
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NicheChick.com
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I'm grateful for my family, friends, health, and for having found internet marketing!
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This Space For Rent!
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My father taught me a long time ago that everyday above ground is a good day!
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Software Writer,Reviewer
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I have been taking this attitude for a couple of years now. In fact I created software to make it easier. Used to have it in my sig. You can find it by typing daily gratitude journal software at google.
Anyhow, it is amazing to me how well it works and how much it helps run your life smoothly and happily. This fall when my ice cream truck broke down, instead of getting upset, I pulled out my journal and started writing down all the positive things I felt, and saw because of the situation. (This was of course after calling my grown up son and his girlfriend to bring me the gas can) the first thing I added to my list. I came up with two full pages of wonderful things I could appreciate about being out of gas in the middle of the day while selling ice cream. It was actually an uplifting and positive and memorable experience rather than a stressful frustrating one. I did the same thing a few weeks later when my ice cream truck broke down. That time, by being positive and sharing my story with one of my customers, I ended up saving $350 dollars on the cost of geting it repaired. That story could fill an ebook. LOL> And just a few days ago, I was starting to feel stressed about the holiday season and not having what was needed to provide a decent holiday for my youngest children. But I remembered these two ice cream episodes and decided to create a list of the im knowledge I have and am grateful for, the experiences of success I have had in the past and what they have taught me. I already see things falling into place better than I could have planned. I do so think that attitude, and a grateful and positive one makes all the difference in the world. Laurie |
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HyperActive Warrior
Join Date: Dec 2006
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I am grateful for:
1. Mum for showering unconditional love 2. Dad for allowing me to make decision when I'm young. 3. Wife for her all the support in my life 4. Mentors for guiding me in my career and business 5. For the money I have now 6. The business that I own 7. Friends who ask more of me |
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HyperActive Warrior
Join Date: Jul 2008
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Hello Omari Taylor here,
Great Post. I Thank God For: My Life My Family and Friends My Health My Car My Wealthy Life My Desire, Determination and Drive |
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Karim
Join Date: Jul 2008
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I keep a gratitude journal. However, I will list a couple of things that I am grateful for. 1)Health 2)Being Financially Independent 3)Family, friends and strangers who have contributed to my self-development. 4)Living in the United States of America. 5)Being able to serve and contribute to my favorite charities.
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HyperActive Warrior
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Georgia, U.S.
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I'm grateful for my health and my family as well.
Trinivet, I admire you. You have a beautiful baby boy and I'm sure one day he will be very grateful to have a great daddy like you. Keep that attitude buddy! Dagmar |
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HyperActive Warrior
Join Date: Aug 2007
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I am grateful for the resent manifestations, when I needed them the most.
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Gratitude is the key
Join Date: Nov 2008
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I believe Gratitude is the key to our success. If we are not grateful for what we already have (eg: being alive!) then we can't attract more things to be grateful for!
Here is a powerful process to start the attraction of gratitude and appreciation: Gratitude Book Purchase a nice book with blank pages and write 'Gratitude Book' on the front. The left side of the page is for Gratitude Now and the right side of the page is for Gratitude in the Future. Gratitude Now Every morning write down 5 things that you are currently Grateful for. Start each line with 'I am truly grateful for .......'. When you really start focusing on gratitude you will be amazed by how many things you can come up with! Gratitude in the Future On the right side of the page write down 5 things that you are Grateful for in the future. Start each line with 'I am so happy and grateful now that .....' . Choose goals that you want to achieve in the future and be grateful for them in the present moment. Feel the emotion as if you have already achieved your goal and visualise yourself in the picture. As you start to focus on the things that you are grateful for and lock into the frequency of Gratitude you will start to attract more things to be grateful for. Instead of focusing on lack and limitation you will now be focusing on health, wealth and abundance. By feeling Gratitude for future goals we are raising our vibration to the level required to manifest those goals in our physical reality. This daily process has completely changed my life and it only takes 5 minutes every morning and 5 minutes every night! Cheers, Brad
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Gratitude is the key
Join Date: Nov 2008
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I am truly Grateful for:
- My loving, supportive, caring partner - My generous, kind and adoring parents - My 3 beautiful sisters - My amazing Internet Business that provides me with Freedom and Choice! - The beautiful, abundant country that I live in (Australia) - The ability to travel all over the world and experience different cultures - The ability to meet like minded people all over the world through the power of the internet - My health, energy and positive attitude |
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Spiritual Warrior
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Right now I'm grateful for everything. Including all the stuff I take for granted. I'm warm. I have a good meal in my belly. I have all my fingers and toes. And a loving family downstairs watching a Christmas movie.
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Warrior Member
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Okay, so this is going to be my first post here. I think it is a good one to start with. Lately, gratitude has been a big thing for me. Acknowledging things that I am grateful for has positively changed my point of view and attitude. I also find that living successfully seems to just come to me.
The first thing I am grateful for is rather obvious. My beautiful baby girl. I am grateful that my full time job as a preschool teacher allows me to be with her everyday helping her grow and be guided by me and a wonderful group of single mothers that I met there. I am grateful that my significant other introduced me to this whole writing thing. He constantly opens my world up with new writing ideas. Plus, just new ideas in general that have helped me bring my life back around to a being happy and successful. I am grateful that I wake up each morning with inner strength. I am grateful for the sun and the moon and the stars. I am grateful, that I have a strong sense of will. Thanks for this post, good way to start off here. |
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Great post by bradles. Now i am grateful for such a nice post and such an appropriate gratitude list. Its similar with me. Thanks.
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HyperActive Warrior
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For all that is in my life. I wake up every day with a short prayer list of all that I am greatfull for .
Just makes the day go better. Thanks for the article Ricky
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Active Warrior
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I try to say Thank You at least 100 times a day!
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I try to say thank you every single morning when first stepping out of bed. I also try to realize every day that living in the U.S. automatically makes me wealthier and more privileged than most of the rest of the world. I think the biggest thing I'm grateful for though is my health and my loving Wife, not to mention all my friends, family, and even pets!
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