Give Thanks: It's Not Just a Thanksgiving Thing

Every year around Thanksgiving people talk about what they are thankful for. I think it is great that everyone does this because it helps people reflect on who they are and what is important to them. With that said, I don’t think you should only think about giving thanks during Thanksgiving and the holiday season. I think you should give thanks throughout the year. What I mean by that is everyone should say thank you and show more gratitude all year round.

• Don’t wait till Thanksgiving weekend to tell your parents that you love them and are thankful for their support.

• Don’t wait till thanksgiving to tell your best friend that you are thankful for his/ her friendship.

• Don’t wait till Thanksgiving to thank your co- workers for a job well done.

• Don’t wait till Thanksgiving to tell your children that you are proud of them.

• Don’t wait till Thanksgiving to thank a stranger for doing something nice for you.

• Don’t wait till thanksgiving to tell your significant other that you are thankful for their love.

​Make a commitment to yourself to give thanks all year round. Showing gratitude and giving thanks doesn’t have to be a grand gesture; it can simply be a text or buying someone a drink to show your gratefulness.

The biggest thing is to share your appreciation with others. Not only is giving thanks a nice thing to do, but it will help develop and maintain meaningful relationships. Whether people will admit it or not, everyone loves when someone thanks them. It gives them a sense of accomplishment and makes them feel warm and cheerful on the inside.

I hope that everyone has a terrific holiday season and gets it started with a wonderful Thanksgiving meal, but most importantly, I hope that everyone will share their gratitude and give thanks more often.

I encourage you to share this post and TAG AT LEAST 3 PEOPLE you are thankful for as a way of publicly showing your gratitude to the people that mean the most to you.

P.S. I am very thankful for my family as you can see by my selection in the image for this post. Everything I do, they support and everything I do, I do for them.

​Jake Kelfer is a bestselling author, high energy inspirational speaker and career elevation coach. He aims to inspire people on their journey to personal success and happiness. His first book, Elevate Beyond, provides a framework for gaining an advantage in school, work and life. You can connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. ​​​