One of my favorites quotes ever has to be this one:
"Saying thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality." - Alfred Painter
Living by this has definitely made life a lot easier, happier, and optimistic. The science backing the benefits of gratitude are undeniable. From boosting happiness to increasing the achievement of goals, gratitude is a simple yet incredibly powerful thing that all of us have to do.
So the next time you say thank you to a person holding the door for you or to a waitress, just remember that you're doing a service for yourself too.
Here are 3 great articles on why you need to start expressing gratitude (if you aren't making a conscious decision to do so already).
PS: A really fun way to make gratitude a daily habit is through GratitudeLog.com.
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