Be Grateful for Everything—Even the Tough Stuff
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Be Grateful for Everything—Even the Tough Stuff
Declare war on the negative bias: Focus on the things that go right instead of the things that go wrong — did the checkout line at the grocery store go quick? Did you avoid red lights on your way to work? If all you did was look for things to appreciate, you would live a spectacular life.
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No matter what happens, I still know that every moment offers me something for which to feel thankful, and I make myself available to the exploration.
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Whenever I want to evoke the feeling of gratitude,l I usually start with the simple realisation that I am alive and breathing. Seneca said something along the lines of ‘treat each separate day as a separate life’. I try to remember this quote as often as possible and find it very helpful in regards to gratitude. You could also think about all the b... See more