Gratitude: Want What You Have. Maybe 10-15-20?

Big themes resonate. Gratitude increases happiness.  

Coach Don Meyer preached gratitude among core values:

• Passion (for the game)
• Unity (teamwork and togetherness)
• Servant leadership 
• Humility (thinking about yourself less doesn't mean thinking less of yourself)
• Gratitude (thankfulness)

Mentoring shows gratitude. Mentoring elevates everyone including the mentor. As mentor, listen without judgment.  

Harvard Professor Shawn Achor recommends a 21-day gratitude exercise. Before sleep, write out three things that you are grateful for that day. At the end of three weeks, you have 63 happiness-inspiring gratitude pieces. 

Share. Share attention, energy, focus, knowledge. 

Say, "thank you." Everyone likes appreciation. I thank the girls at the end of practice for working hard. Positive reinforcement for positive behaviors. 

Summary:

• Gratitude increases happiness.
• Mentor.
• Use the 21-day gratitude exercise.
• Share.
• Say, "thank you." 

Lagniappe. Digging the hard spike. Make it "10-15-20."