{"id":100,"date":"2013-11-26T17:58:18","date_gmt":"2013-11-26T22:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sierrasothebysrealty.blog\/2013\/11\/26\/how-to-thrive-through-gratitude\/"},"modified":"2013-11-26T17:58:18","modified_gmt":"2013-11-26T22:58:18","slug":"how-to-thrive-through-gratitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/sierrasir\/blog\/how-to-thrive-through-gratitude\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Thrive through Gratitude"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Thanksgiving<\/a>We are reminded to practice gratitude and generosity as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. An article from Inman News<\/a> takes the charitable mood of the season a step further by posing the question: What would our lives be like if we could express this level of thanks every day?<\/p>\n

Let us reflect on the power of expressing thanks even during the most difficult life lessons. For example, consider how business has potential to improve by identifying the value in lessons learned from difficult clients, or the trials and tribulations of the business itself-and also remember to be thankful for the experience? Also consider the most profound of life\u2019s lessons, such as losing a loved one. If we can navigate our way through grief and find reasons to be grateful for life lessons, perhaps we can more easily overcome life\u2019s other challenges and adversities?<\/p>\n

The power of this approach helps us to find gratitude for challenges as well as for the smallest acts of kindness. The act of giving and the gratitude expressed in return create a mutually beneficial transaction. Apply this concept when dealing with an angry client. Rather than also becoming angry, consider thanking the client for pointing out issues. This provides an opportunity to identify solutions, and a positive attitude goes a long way with clients who are frustrated. Use this approach during stressful times, identify lessons from the situation, and remember to be grateful for the learning experience. The simple act of expressing gratitude empowers us to shift to a positive state of mind.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget about small acts of kindness. Make it a priority to remember the importance of giving back and perform an act of kindness each day. We have countless opportunities to give back to others each day through recognition and gratitude, as well as material contributions. An act of kindness is as easy as thanking someone for customer service with a smile and eye contact, acknowledging a colleague for their hard work on a project, showing appreciation for past clients, remembering the sick and elderly, or giving an item to someone who needs it more.<\/p>\n

We must also take time each day to be grateful for the abundance of good health, family, and home that already exists in our lives. If we take a moment every day to remember what we\u2019re grateful for, it can set off a positive chain reaction in every situation we face.<\/p>\n

Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a> invites the Lake Tahoe<\/a> community to join us in a collaborative act of gratitude for the abundance in our lives with donations to our Project MANA<\/a> food drive. Make a donation today at our Incline Village, Zephyr Cove, or Squaw Valley office.<\/p>\n

Happy Thanksgiving to you, and thank you for reading.<\/p>\n

Contribute to the conversation using #SierraSothebys, #LakeTahoeLuxury, and post a comment to our Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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