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Chellie Campbell is a talented actress, a successful businesswoman, a sharp poker player, and a fabulous storyteller. She\u2019s also a friend, and I count her as one of my blessings.<\/p>\n

In her wonderful book, The Wealthy Spirit,<\/em> <\/a>Chellie describes how, when she was a girl, her mother taught her to play the Glad Game. On days when Chellie came home from school complaining about something \u2013 a bully on the playground, a harsh teacher, a skinned knee, or difficult homework \u2013 Chellie\u2019s mom would hug her, kiss away her tears, and then suggest, \u201cOK, enough complaining. Let\u2019s play the Glad Game.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Glad Game is another name for a Gratitude List. The Glad Game helps you focus on what\u2019s right<\/em> in your world today, instead of what\u2019s wrong. Chellie\u2019s mom was a very wise woman, teaching her that no matter what your troubles, there are still plenty of things to be grateful for: a sunny day, good food to eat, a loving family, a house to live in, a family pet to love, a handful of friends to enjoy, and much, much more.<\/p>\n

Chellie would follow her mother\u2019s suggestion:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m glad I have you as my mom.”
\n\u201cI\u2019m glad the weekend is almost here.”
\n\u201cI\u2019m glad I have some nice clothes to wear to school.”
\n\u201cI\u2019m glad I don\u2019t have to share my room with my sister anymore.”
\n\u201cI\u2019m glad I get to watch TV when I finish my homework.”
\n\u201cI\u2019m glad we have pie for dessert.\u201d<\/p>\n

Playing the Glad Game is a terrific way to change your attitude in a hurry. We all slip into self-pity once in a while \u2013 after all, we\u2019re only human. The important thing is to cut short the pity-party and shift into gratitude. An attitude of gratitude gets us much farther in life than complaining and self-pity.<\/p>\n

Thanks, Chellie. I\u2019m glad you\u2019re my friend.<\/p>\n

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“The Wealthy Spirit” by Chellie Campbell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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