Spend a couple of minutes each day for a year jotting down the things you love and appreciate about your loved one. Be it your spouse, partner, child, or friend, they will love reading all of your observations when you gift it to them when the year is done.
What should you write? It can be little things like something they said, how they interact with your children, how beautiful they looked cuddled on the couch reading a book, or the smile they shot you from across the room. It could also be something big, like giving up a night out on the town to stay home and take care of you when you are sick.
WARNING: This may change your relationship BIG TIME. Not only are they going to be moved by seeing themselves through your eyes, but by focusing on their positive attributes, you will start to see them differently (in a good way). By making a daily conscious effort to look for their good qualities, you will find yourself starting to show up differently for them as well (also in a good way). In my book, that’s a great big win/win, and who doesn’t like to win?!
I am so excited for you to embark on this journey of gratitude with the one you love! Enjoy.