Living a Life of Gratitude

What are you grateful for?  How do we live life and be grateful every day? I am always trying to live my life with Gratitude but always need a reminder.

Well, I am sure you have heard a few really good tips to living a grateful life like; 
  1. Keep a journal near your bed and either before you go to bed or right as you wake- write 4 to 5 things that you are grateful for.  
  2. Keep an empty jar nearby your work area and write down something you’re grateful for every time you feel stressed out (or perhaps when you say a certain phrase).
  3. Vow to not complain, criticize, or gossip for 30 days at a time-- If you slip, rally your willpower and keep going. Notice the amount of energy and TIME you were spending on negative thoughts and actions.

We all have said it; “time is precious”, “time is money”, “time goes so fast when you are having fun”

And many wise people have tried to warn us; Time is what we want most, but... what we use worst. ~William Penn       “You will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it.” – Charles Buxton            “It’s not how many things you start that make you successful. It’s how many worthwhile things you finish.” – Peter Turla

Well I can go on and on… but who has the time?? 

My point to all of this is find people to do tasks for you that will help give you more time to accomplish what you need to accomplish.  Don’t get caught up in the: I need to do it myself to get it done right, mode.  If you need your landscape done then why not hire it out, they can do if far better and faster than you, if you need to do marketing for your business, why not hire a company that specializing in just that? 

I complied a very simple- basic list of things you may need and I really hope it helps to have my go to for these items

House Cleaner. Make your home sparkle for the holidays when you call the team at T&G Cleaning services- 480-239-8170.
Carpet & Furniture Cleaner. Every day wear and tear can age the flooring and furniture in your home. Don’t replace, call the team at T&G Cleaning services- 480-239-8170 and get your home ready for visitors!
Plumber. Hire a plumber like the team at Carter Plumbing  www.CarterPlumbingCo.com 480-448-9883 to check your home for leaks and to install new fixtures before the guests arrive.
Landscaper. Before you deck the yard with holiday cheer, call the team at Urban Roots Landscaping 480-254-7407 to trim the trees, clear the brush, and get your yard ready for the holiday season.
Pool. Even though it’s too cold for a swim, you want to keep your pool healthy through the summer Contact the team at AZ Pool Care Pros www.azpoolcarepros.com 480-699-2566.
Pest Control. The last thing you need at your holiday dinner is an unwanted houseguest. Call the team at Carter Pest control www.CarterWeed.com 480-539-7250.
Handyman. Is your honey-do list out of control? Call Ellington Home Services 480-510-7857 to help get your home ready for Santa.
Assistant. Take some holiday stress away when you hire a holiday assistant to help you run errands, purchase gifts, and set up the outdoor decorations. Chelle at Buyin’ Time is ready to help. http://www.buyin-time.com/
Pet and Housesitting. Don’t leave your pets and home unattended. Hire a House and Pet Sitting Service to check on your home and furry friends while you’re out enjoying holiday cheer like the great team at K9 Convenience - Pet services 480-269-8830 
Energy Audit or a Remodel on your to do list? Ever wonder how much energy your home is using? Call Phil’s Better Built Energy Savers for an energy audit. They’re APS and SRP approved for audits and repairs. That means you may be eligible for rebates for repairs Phil completes on your home. http://www.betterbuiltenergysavers.com/features 
Also Phil is a General Contractor that can do a small project to a complete rebuild…He is my go to guy when it comes to remodeling and upgrading contact info is Better Built homes 602-570-8788

I truly hope this helps and if nothing else it is a good reminder to stop and be grateful. 

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