Whether around home or at work, promise yourself that you'll give out at least three genuine compliments before your day ends. The nice thing about compliments is that they tend to be contagious. Either first thing in the morning or last thing a night, engage in a couple minutes of silent, personal thanksgiving. Focus on your many blessings, be they large or small. Then take another minute and consciously rest in the subtle peace that usually comes as a result of this practice.
Thanksgiving is the practice of choosing to think about our blessings.
It doesn't mean we bury our heads in the sand and deny negativity and problems. But it does mean that we choose to face our difficulties with courage, optimism, creativity, and faith. Our thoughts are like mental magnets. Whatever we dwell upon, we tend to draw to us. As we grow in understanding this principle, it becomes clear that one of the best gifts we can give to ourselves, our families, and our world is to develop the habit of balanced positive thinking.