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January is National Thank You month!

By Connie Harvey

Real Estate Agent with Pilkerton Realtors

January 21, 2012 12:32 AM

January is National Thank You month!

Did you know that having an attitude of gratitude can actually make you healthier and happier? Several studies have been done on Gratitude and what they've found is that people suffer less from depression when they're thankful. They sleep better, are less anxious and are considerably more satisfied with their lives.

How can you be more Thankful?

Each evening either at dinner, or before you go to bed, think of 5 things that happened that day that you're thankful for. It could be the person that held the door for you or how the lady taking your order at lunch didn't get made when you changed your mind!

Each day make a point of doing something thoughtful specifically for someone. Kind of the "pay it forward" thing.

Let's Celebrate National Thank You Month by reaching out to those around us and let them know how much we appreciate them and the things that they do for us!

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Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Lucy - I had read about how gratitude was so good for your health and overall well being. It seemed to make sense to combine the two here with the Thank you month.

Maggie - Glad you enjoyed it.

Jan 21, 2012 05:11 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Connie--I will start my comment wtih "Thank You" for being my ActiveRain friend. I always know that your comments are written from the heart. There is nothing 'canned' about your comments. I especially appreciated your comments about my mother and sister. Thank you.

Jan 21, 2012 05:45 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Don - Dang. I didn't do anything. :)

Christine - I read a lot of things so I don't know where I saw it but it seemed share worthy.

James - The attitude of gratitude is what I like the most.

Jan 21, 2012 06:07 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Kathy - Really I had never heard of it but it's going on my calender.

Joni - It's the little things that make life nice. Just thinking about gratitude makes me happy.

Mary - We don't build friendships with canned comments. I don't comment if that's what I'm feeling. Thank you too. :)

Jan 21, 2012 06:11 AM

Vickie Nagy

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA

Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

I was profoundly thankful when I did my year-end letter to family and fridpends. That feeling has not left. Prperhaos I should simply send them a card thanking them for being there for me.

Jan 21, 2012 07:59 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I didn't know this either. Definitely a great way to start and/or end the day!

Jan 21, 2012 09:09 AM

Jamie R. Bell

Bell Realty Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NEP - Glastonbury, CT

Your Central CT Realtor

Connie, Thank you! I had not heard of this but great post and love the gratitude thought.

Jan 21, 2012 11:52 AM

Jo Olson

HOMEFRONT Realty - Kettle Falls, WA

Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt

National Thank You Month, I had no idea. Over the last couple of weeks I have tried to get rid of some drama that is surrounding my business - so this was a very needed read. Thank you!

Jan 21, 2012 12:07 PM

Mike Frazier

Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN

Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Connie, I am sorry I missed this post. Joni reposted it and I am glad she did. Thank-you for reminding us this is the national thank-you month.

Jan 21, 2012 02:14 PM

Ellie Penaranda

239.776.5077 Downing-Frye Realty - Naples, FL

Naples Florida Real Estate - Waterfront & Beach Co

Well Connie, I think you started a Chain Letter Post :) your great attitude is contagious. Thank you for a good reminder for this month and all through the year. Have a wonderful weekend.

Jan 21, 2012 02:35 PM

Lindsey Hasford

Edina Realty - Elk River, MN

Bringing you home...

I love this idea! Being thankful does affects more than just those we are thankful for. And to start.... Thank you! Thank you for being a continual reader of my blog and enoying my crazy antics and writings. :)

Jan 21, 2012 02:39 PM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

I had no idea. I've been celebrating without even knowing it. The trick is to continue through the next 11 months!

Jan 21, 2012 02:44 PM

DeeDee Riley

Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA

Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Hi Connie,

Didn't know there was a National Thank You month but I love it! Thank youuuuuu so much for sharing it!!!

Jan 21, 2012 03:24 PM

Doug Bullwinkel

E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA

Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

Thank you for sharing your thank you's with the group. You are a National Treasure and we're lucky to have you on AR. I appreciate your positive post.

Jan 21, 2012 03:32 PM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

I love that. "An attitude for gratitude" Most people don't appreciate what they have until after it is gone.

Jan 21, 2012 10:39 PM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Vickie - Great idea!

Debra - I didn't either but really like it!

Jamie - Isn't it great? Gratitude. Who would have thought.

Jo - I can so live without drama! Glad it hit you well.

Jan 22, 2012 04:05 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Mike - Sometimes the simplest things can really make a difference.

Ellie - Hmmmm. A Chain post! Love it! :)

Lindsey - And Thank you too! I've enjoyed your posts!

EVERYONE Reading your comments is making me smile more than you can imagine. Do you see how this can be contagious??

Jan 22, 2012 04:09 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Donna - You really have learned the attitude of Gratitude the hard way!

DeeDee - It hit me the same way! LOVE IT!

Doug - Wow that's over the top. Thank you so much. I'm humbled by such a kind remark. :)

Conrad - You're exactly right. I think it's so easy getting caught up in the negative of the day we forget how many good things happen and how good our lives really are.

Jan 22, 2012 04:53 AM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi again. Negative people suck the positive air out of the room.

Jan 22, 2012 11:00 PM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Good Morning Conrad! I've kind of been ignoring those people as much as I can now for several months. don't need them.

Jan 23, 2012 12:06 AM

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