Build Better Relationships: 3 Foundational Mindset Shifts

TL;DR:

  • Relationships matter. Being connected is important for our overall happiness and well-being.
  • There are foundational 3 mindset shifts that will help you build better relationships: (1) See relationships as gifts. (2) The relationship you have with yourself is also a gift. (3) Treat every interaction as an opportunity to improve your connection as building blocks.
  • We can cultivate our joy and in others by being intentional with our interactions.
  • Take the first action step to set a goal to build better relationships.
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Atomic Interactions on the Gratitude Blooming Podcast

In every atomic interaction, we have an OPPORTUNITY to intentionally UPLIFT others through our love, kindness, and gratitude to help make their day a brighter one.

This is a message that I share often. Why? I believe it to the core of my being and aim to live like the change I wish to see in the world.

I am passionate about making connections…the kind of connections that make imprints on hearts and a lasting impact in lives.

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4 Ways to Embed the Practice of Gratitude: Effective Strategies to Improve Well-Being and Classroom Culture

Did you know that there are many gifts swirling all around us waiting to be discovered? When you begin to see things as gifts, a natural response is a grateful heart. One of the greatest things I discovered was the remarkable gift of gratitude. It makes a deep impact on our well-being as it alters our perspective and leads us to live a life full of abundance and joy. Gratitude is a way of being. It is a big part of who I am and how I live my life.

I was so honored to have my work published on Edutopia: Teaching and Modeling Gratitude in Elementary School. I share four ways I model and teach students about gratitude as a way of being.

1 – Encourage gratitude with peers
2 – Explicitly model gratitude during Community Circle time
3 – Express gratitude for leadership qualities observed
4 – Share gratitude when you give feedback

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