The High School Character Trait of the Month for November is gratitude! Gratitude is the feeling of thankfulness; the state of feeling grateful; a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Gratitude is mindful thankfulness, even when things are challenging. Research shows that making a list of things you are grateful for on a daily basis increases our feelings of positivity and hopefulness. Give it a try with these easy ways to express gratitude: write a letter of gratitude, offer to help someone in need, always say thank you, return a favor when you can, be a patient listener, and perform an act of kindness. High school students are encouraged to wear something blue on Wednesday to signify gratitude!
"When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in." -Kristin Armstrong
