“Of all the attitudes we can acquire, surely the attitude of gratitude is the most important,
and by far the most life-changing.”
- Zig Ziglar
Grace isn’t a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal.  It’s a way to live. ~Attributed to Jacqueline Winspear
“You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.” — Sarah Ban Breathnach
“Many people who order their lives rightly in all other ways are kept in poverty by their lack of gratitude.” — Wallace Wattles

One of the quotes above from one of my mentors, is easier said than done some days, especially when life is not giving us what we want or think we deserve. Knowing our own personal experiences and that of the teachings of so many of the masters through the ages, the need for us to exercise our gratitude muscle more and more is powerful in many ways for our health, our relationships, and our self efficacy. There is no doubt that this key ingredient is also an absolute for creating income from home. There is not a home based success story that does not emphasize the importance of this discipline!

Whether you feel you have the gratitude piece as a primary focus of your life or you feel you need a refresher, here are a few ideas that we have implemented that make a difference. The power of our focus is important and the power of gratitude to create an attitude of peace and abundance is a gift. So will not only incorporating more gratitude give you more success in your efforts to make the extra money from home, but it will make you a better person, one people are naturally drawn to as you build that income from home network!

1. Before arising in the mornings, challenge yourself to come up with ten things for which you are grateful. It’s difficult to get out of the bed on the “wrong side” when this discipline is followed.
2. Pick a stone or object to carry in your pocket each day. This is a reminder to be grateful. Each time you touch the stone focus for a moment on being grateful.
3. Tell at least one person each day (besides the ones you daily do this with already) that you are grateful for the gift of their friendship.
4. Keep a journal by your bed and before you go to sleep, write down at least 5 things you can give thanks for that day. A challenge is to write five different things each night and keep that up for as long as possible.
5. During Thanksgiving week or anytime, make a Thanksgiving banner and ask family members to write at least one thing they are thankful for each meal. Children seem to really enjoy this activity, and it gives a visual reminder of gratitude.
6. Give yourself a challenge to transcend our complaint based life that most of us live. Go one 24 hour period without one complaint. Even if you don’t make it the first time you try, you raise your awareness to another level. One you have reached that 24 hours of no complaints, reflect on how it feels and challenge yourself to another 24 or 48 hours.

This are just a few ideas, we have used to cultivate more gratitude. What about you, we would love hear what has supported you in this important life skill.

Gail Pendergrast, BSN, MS
Certified Professional Life and Health Coach

When it comes to earning an income from home, San Antonio is the place to be.  From its healthy economy to its proximity to the internet marketing Mecca of Austin, in San Antonio, opportunities abound to make extra money from home.

A couple years ago, San Antonio was called the #1 place for entrepreneurs.  I would argue that this holds true today.  No other city can boast a stable real estate market like San Antonio can.  In fact, homebuilders are experiencing a new boom, as outer lying areas lend themselves to an increase in growth and development.

Even with the cutbacks at the Toyota plant, the job market remains strong.  This creates a climate where people have money to invest in a legitimate home based business opportunity.

So where do you look for an income from home in San Antonio?  Right here at the Income From Home Network.  Our lead trainer, Rana Burr lives there.

Rana possesses high level knowledge in building a home based business.  In fact, Rana is certified to teach a highly sought-after course called “Building a Business on the Internet” to San Antonio business and community colleges.  What’s more, she is currently assisting local businesses to increase their rankings in the search engines, helping them to be found on the first page for the keywords that help their customers find them more easily.

For moms making money at home, San Antonio offers an opportunity to personally connect with Rana.  Being a stay-at-home mom herself and a homeschooler, she makes herself available to help other stay-at-home moms work from home.  She can get on the phone with you or meet you at Starbucks.

Rana is very well versed in building profitable website based on your own interests and experiences.  She also knows what it takes to earn a full time income from home and why networking is the key to fast financial growth.  She can provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.

Rana works very closely with the Income From Home Network to keep them at the cutting edge of the home based business industry.  She can help you steer clear of the usual obstacles an pitfalls common in the online and home money making arenas.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to getting help earning an extra income from home.  San Antonio provides the ultimate opportunity for learning and growth.  What more could you need to get off to a great start?

Contact the Income From Home network today to find out how they can help you, too.  And if you are in San Antonio, give Rana a call at (210) 637-9766.  She would love to hear from you.

You probably have thought about earning an income from home before. Maybe you were stuck in traffic on your way to work and the thought crossed your mind about how nice it would be if you could be home instead. Or maybe your kids had the chicken pox, causing you to lose time on the job. These could cause a person’s mind to wander to other possibilities.

But there are actually even more compelling reasons for which you may want to earn an income from home. Here are just five:

1. Corporate Downsizing

How secure is your job, really? Top economists are calling the death of corporate America “imminent, ” claiming that the employment practices of major companies will be obsolete in 25 years.

No longer will workers be paid an ongoing salary and given assignments here and there. Instead, people will be hired on a project by project basis as contractors or sub contractors. What that means is that millions of people who would normally have a steady income will be out of a job.

2. A Chance to Participate in the Global Economy

These are exciting times, with a lot of money to be made. You do not want to be stuck behind your desk at a day job while others are carving out their piece of the market share. You need to get in there and position yourself for the floods of new ideas and innovations coming our way.

3. Capitalize on the fast growing trend

People are waking up and recognizing the need to earn an income from home everyday. Why not get in front of them in line so you can benefit from the wave of new opportunity?

According to the Success Factory International,“America is in the midst of an extraordinary workplace transformation, the home based business phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down.”

4. Avoid Swine Flu and other Epidemics

Let’s face it. There will be other epidemics, much worse than the swine flu. Do you really want to be in a cubicle when that happens?

5. Price of Gas on the Rise Again

Commuting is going to get really expensive. You could trade in your car for a more efficient model. Or you could park it and work from home. Your choice.

Now there are many more reasons to earn an income from home. But these were a couple that made me glad that I am partnered with the Income From Home Network.