This is week 30 of Thankful Thursdays.That’s 30 times I have said thank you over 30 weeks.Did it make a difference?Absolutely it did.My health is better, happiness quotient is improved and I am coping better with weird people(to some extent)!It just might be I have become less weird or the universe saner.Whatever it is in spite of all the horrors in horrors in Kashmir, the potential situation in Darjeeling, Trump’s ignorance about the Global warning and Ayush advice to pregnant women about abstinence and animal protein, I am still thankful.
Thankful that we have the Indian Army to protect us while we sleep.That I still don’t need to get a gun license
Thankful for staying on course with my health goals inspite of my cook’s absence(The poor dear broke her wrist !)
I am glad my daughter is old enough to understand when moms cooking and doesn’t cry.
3 Things Guaranteed to Improve my Mood
- Praying and practicing thankfulness
- Gardening
- Cuddling my daughter
Praying and Thankfulness
I have practiced thankfulness since 2016 November.Interestingly its 30 weeks now and definitely a habit.
I love counting blessings.Its the most positive thing to give a boost to my week and motivate me to do more.I have a habit of exhaustive overthinking.So much so that it can become anxiety provoking.Thankfulness has been like mindfulness practice.It has helped rewire my brain for more positive thinking and really focus on more productivity and creativity.I have written more, felt happier and more at peace.When you say thank you, weeds .you open up the universe secret door to happiness and a plenty.
Cuddling my daughter
This is mood elevation wrapped up in love.The best way to make any day look brighter is to give a hug and plenty of kisses to my darling daughter./Our time spent together often have quick cuddle breaks when she announces
Mommy put away your work I need a cuddling.
Who wouldn’t like to be cuddle in charge for 5-year-old little angels?I so wish this feeling of hers staysforever..I feel happy whenever I am kissed or hugged.Who does
Gardening
I must have been a bird or a bee in a previous life.I love flowers, trees, weeds.The green color transports me to a peaceful zone in my brain where it doesn’t matter how many long hours of exhaustive work I may have done.Trees and plants I feel have a way of embracing us.Mother nature is truly like a mother’s lap.Pottering about my garden lifts up my mood within 10 minutes.
Thankful Thursdays :3 Things you are Thankful for Improving your mood
The secret tool!
Reading .
I have written about my love of books and this post would be incomplete without mentioning them.my entire life has been charted and planned by books.Those I have read, imbibed and loved.The pages talk to me, I can feel the emotions of the authors and get wiser from their experience.A wonderful way to spend a few hours is to curl up with a cup of tea and a great mystery book.
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I love gardening too. It sure lifts up the mood. Wonderful things to be thankful about ????
Great post, I sit back and relax close my eyes to relieve stress and get spirits lifted. Spend time with family helps to.
Very true.
Love your Thankful Thursday post series! I totally agree with you that mother nature is truly like a mother’s nap. There is so much warmth in her that it uplifts the mood of anyone!
It’s important to always be thankful even when the world is going to bits we need to be thankful for little things in life
Thanks for sharing your ideas. I dont have a kid to cuddle, but cuddling my Amore definitely boost my mood too!
Yes you are so right. Gratitude is very important to live a healthy life. There are so many little things that we should be grateful about and trust me it will make you so happy and help you in staying positive.
What a lovely idea to be thankful for what you have but how do you honestly practice it? I mean who do you thank?
I thank the universe and God ????
It’s good to always feel thankful for all we have, it also help in improving our mood.
I love your post 🙂 all such happy inducing activities.. It brought a smile to my face just reading them!
Love the idea of a thankful week, just thinking of the little things. And gardening is something I do as well to relax and de stress
We should have such thankful days a week, n yes we all do feel good when we thank someone from core of the hearts! Cuddling lil ones always gives a sense of beauty in this world!
Gardening really teaches and shows love, thankfulness, gratitude in general and more… Always cuddling with the kids lol! Lots of things to be so very thankful for in life for sure.
It is really important to be grateful for things that we have. It is sad that sometimes we tend to forget all our blessings. I am grateful for having a lovely and supportive family 🙂
I’m thankful for my garden as well. We only get the summer to garden so I try to enjoy every minute of it.
Cuddling a small child is the quickest route to happiness for both child and adult. This brought a smile to my face. We all have a lot to be grateful for, don’t we.
I’m not bug on gardening bur cuddling and practicing thankfulness sure puts me in a better mood. Your daughters quote makes her sound super adorable <3
Great post! Cuddling is my cure to everything!
I love that you stop to recognize things to be thankful for. I enjoy reading them come Thursdays!
very good and informative post for reader
Nice thoughts Amrita!!! Praying works for me too.
Nice ways Amrita! Praying works for me too!
I have read, that gardening is very good for health! But, never tried.
I love all 3 of these! Prayer is a must for me, I’m just starting to get into gardening and I love cuddles with my littles!
Garderning has helped me too. A small new leaf brings an instant smile to your otherwise stressed face.
I agree Amrita. Being thankful is a wonderful thing which we often forget and look at only our sorrows or problems. I also love spending time with my girls and agree ..kids are great mood boosters.
Reading always helps improve my moods. Or stuffing my face with chocolate. Being with my kids is another, if they behave. If they’re whining, no thanks.
Loved all your mood elevators Amrita. I know I have been MIA from ThankfulThursday, but will return soonest. I’m tempted to do this wonderful prompt too ????
Super great advice. Always good to have things that help you get in a better mood
I love getting outside when I need my spirits lifted. Just getting some fresh air always helps. If I had a garden at my disposal, I would love to plant some flowers!