Make Everyday a Day of Thanksgiving 

It is interesting that we designate one day in the year to be thankful, rather than making it a daily routine. With the news bombarding us with negativity and the trials of terrorism, many may question why we should be thankful. Research, however, clearly indicates that an "attitude of gratitude" improves mental and emotional well-being and thus provides the motivation to achieve one's life's goals. 

If you have ever had a near-death experience, been close to being in a car accident or received good news in the results of a medical test, there is an exhilaration in just being alive! Your priorities shift and you suddenly become grateful for the simple things in life such as family and relationships. Wealth and your accomplishments often become secondary to having another day to walk in the woods with your grandkids. 

When you approach each and every day with a grateful heart you are happy for no reason other than you are continually celebrating what is good in your life, and thus you attract even more joy and abundance. It is a self-sustaining cycle of happiness and success. By putting setbacks into a positive perspective, you see no one as your enemy, but everyone as your teacher. You learn the lesson and then let go of all negativity to move forward with boldness. 

You thus attract more positive people who become your support group. As a student or employee, you become more engaged as work now becomes "play. I am grateful for this opportunity to suggest that you make this Thanksgiving the first day of an exciting shift in consciousness where simply "being thankful" brings you the peace and prosperity that is already yours. 

Edie Raether is a change strategist and brain trainer. A motivation and behavioral expert, Edie is an international keynote speaker, trainer, coach and bestselling a