As this year draws to a close it is the perfect time to reflect on all that has happened and to count all of our blessings as we move into the New Year. 
Gratitude is a powerful emotion, like any muscle must be exercised daily. It is very easy for us to get trapped into the art of comparing ourselves to others and thinking that more stuff with bring us happiness.
I challenge you this December to build the art of gratitude and appreciation into your daily life for 30 days. Each day write down 10 things you are grateful for and read them aloud before you go to bed. Make notes throughout the day so you don’t forget about small moments that you are grateful for, (like finding a parking space at the mall, a phone call with your friend, the smile from a kind soul on the street etc).
Here are a few reasons to practice gratitude on a daily basis.
1) Grateful people take better care of themselves and their health. They engage in regular exercise, follow a healthy diet, take their supplements and get rest when they need it. I believe that the more grateful you are, the more self-love you have for yourself and others.
2) Gratitude also helps us manage stress. Research is beginning to suggest that feelings of thankfulness have tremendous positive value in helping people cope with daily problems, especially stress.
3) Being grateful boosts your immune system. People who practice gratitude on a daily basis tend to be more optimistic, a characteristic that researchers say boosts the immune system.
Here is to you and your family this holiday season. Take some time to be grateful for your life and all those that touch your life.
To your health,
Sharon
Director/Owner