<p><strong>Scenario:</strong> <em>"Dude, we gotta do: ___________________. Yay!"</em> But, there's a better way. And, it's more optimistic. Just ask your bad-self, <span class="highlight"><strong>"What's one thing I'm grateful for?"</strong></span> When you ask yourself that sucker, you see your cup as half-full. Anything else would be icing on the cake. Instead of focusing on the I-have-to's, the question drives you to embrace the super-sexy-sweetness of your life and your business.</p> <h2>What are the psychological benefits?</h2> <p>According to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-5428586/Make-a-gratitude-adjustment-feeling.html">researchers</a>, "Feeling thankful and expressing that thanks makes you happier and heartier - not hokier." An added bonus: you "sleep better, exercise more and gain a general contentment that may counteract stress and contribute to overall health." That will maintain your badass to rock the world with your business for ages.</p> <h2>The cool side-effect?</h2> <p>When you think of one thing that makes you thankful, another sucka pops up. And another, and another, and another -- until you fully appreciate what a sweet life you really have. It's one of the coolest tools we know. The template to get you started to end your fabulous week:</p> <h2>I'm thankful for this sucka: _________.</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> 2006-11-09T19:24:32-08:00 false 392 how-to-best-spend-a-minute 0 2009-11-03T18:00:52-08:00