My GRATEFUL List Mini-Tool for GRATITUDE

My GRATEFUL List:  It’s so easy to get caught up in all of the frustrations and disappointments that are part of normal daily life. Sometimes we need a little reminder to help us stay focused on the wonderful things we are lucky to have. Ask each family member to write twenty things they are grateful for on their own personal GRATEFUL List. You can help the little ones by writing it for them or having them draw symbolic pictures. Punch holes in the top corners and string a ¼ to 3/8-inch ribbon through to knot on each end. Share them with each other at a special dinner and then hang them in places where you are sure to see them as a happy reminder everyday - such as the bathroom mirror, the bedroom doorknob or the kitchen bulletin board. This simple tradition will make being grateful a daily habit for everyone in your family.