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Friday, 09 December 2011 16:58

Gratitude and Giving Uniquely

Written by  Alison Conner, PhD

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When we stop to consider what matters most in life, many of us lose sight of the fundamental privileges we receive every day—freedom, safety, homes, family and friends, and health. Although we also possess many material blessings, we still tend to focus on wanting MORE. But how much MORE do we really NEED? Our society is painfully obsessed with celebrities, unattainable beauty, perfection, and wealth. Don’t we owe it to girls to exercise Girl Power and concentrate on the values that truly cultivate self-esteem and pride? Consider the following questions and imagine the gratitude you can experience if you celebrate all that you are…

  • Would you rather be voted best dressed or most likely to succeed?
  • Would you rather buy a fabulous new pair of designer jeans or spend a memorable day laughing with good friends?
  • Would you rather spend 2 hours reading gossip on FaceBook or go to a movie with your BFF?
  • Would you rather be recognized for your hair or your intelligence?
  • Would you rather make someone at school feel rejected or accepted?
  • Would you rather be known as the “life of the party” or a true friend?

During the holidays, Girlologists are challenging all powerful girls to give UNIQUELY. Stop and think about your potential, strength, countless blessings, and relationships, and then give gifts that matter. Here are some ideas that will GIVE in special ways – to your friends, loved ones and yourself…

  • Create a “Grateful Wall” on FaceBook where only positive remarks are given.
  • Write and give a random thank you note to someone you respect and admire.
  • Give a compliment to at least 1 person every day.
  • Have a yard sale with friends and donate profits to a charity of your choice.
  • Give a stranger or someone you usually don’t talk to a smile.
  • Give yourself a break.  Learn to let go of things you don’t control.
  • Give yourself a positive space (Hang out with friends that encourage you to feel good about yourself).
  • Give back.
  • Don’t forget to give and accept hugs from your parents.
  • Give true friendship by being the one that lifts people up.

 

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”
~Eleanor Roosevelt

Guest blog by Alison Conner, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, mom, and member of the Girlology Expert Panel. 
Fresno, CA
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