Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am so blessed and have many things to be thankful this season.

THANK YOU ~ just two simple words that have the power to transform our health, happiness, athletic performance, and success.

According to Jon Gordon ~ gratitude and appreciation are also essential for a healthy work environment. In fact, the number one reason why people leave their jobs is because they don't feel appreciated. A simple thank-you and a show of appreciation can make all the difference. Gratitude is like a muscle. The more we do it the stronger it gets. In this spirit here are 4 ways to practice Thanksgiving every day of the year.

1. Take a Daily Thank You Walk ~ take a 10-minute walk each day and say out loud what you are thankful for. This will set you up for a positive day.

2. Meal Time Thank You's ~ go around the table and have each person say what they are thankful for.

3. Gratitude Visit ~ write a letter of gratitude to someone. Then visit this person and read them the letter. His research shows that people who do this are measurably happier and less depressed a month later.

4. Say Thank You at Work ~ energize & engage your co-workers and team by letting them know you are grateful for them and their work.

I am thankful that I have two families ~ my own family & my school family!

I am thankful that I have a beautiful new home and enjoy spending time there!

I am thankful that I have a wonderful group of people to work with each day that I come to school because our business is the creation of learning environments that result in success!

I am thankful for the students who attend Fred Assam Elementary School!

And I am thankful for the parents who support their children and the staff at this school!

Happy Thanksgiving!!