subject: The Power Of Gratitude - Supporting Your Kids Money Earning Ability [print this page] When educating kids about earning money and ways for them to set goals, an important topic often overlooked is what we like to call the 'Attitude of Gratitude'. Put simply, it's all about your children appreciating what they have in their lives, which is one of the first steps towards attracting more of the things they desire.
A great quote that sums up gratitude is by Dr John Demartini from the Secret, who stated that 'Whatever we think about and thank about, we bring about.' By being grateful for what you have in your life right now (irrespective of how small or large), you shift your energy and your thinking, which causes you to feel better and subsequently, brings more of the good things that you appreciate and are grateful for into your life.
How does one teach your kids to do this? Start out by getting them to write down all of the things they are thankful for such as their favourite pets, toys, family, friends and so on. Incorporate it into their every day routine by getting them to write down 5-10 things they are grateful for in their lives every morning. Get them to actually feel these sensations of gratitude regardless of how large or small they are.
One format your kids can use when writing their gratitude's is to start their sentence with "I'm so happy and grateful now that...." and then write down the 5-10 things they are grateful for. If they don't feel comfortable showing them to you every morning, encourage your child to share them with someone else instead. Get them to hold email them each morning to hold themselves accountable to the task.
Below are some other ideas for you to consider when teaching your kids the importance of being grateful and integrating it into their lives:
- Take your child down to the beach; get them to choose a Gratitude Rock to either carry around in their pocket or to keep it somewhere to remind them to be grateful for what they have in their lives every day. This was suggested by Lee Brower, a teacher interviewed in The Secret.
- Keep a Gratitude Journal by their bed and encourage them to write down their gratitude's each morning before they get up. They may even want to just think about the things they are grateful for while they are getting ready.
If you'd like more information on 'The Attitude of Gratitude', there are a number of great books to read that are available. Take some time and research this subject carefully.
by: Nicole Clemow
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