“Attitude with gratitude.”
It’s not a new phrase, but it’s one that sometimes gets left behind when we feel overwhelmed.
At times I lose the gratitude and have a bad attitude, the kind that is not productive or positive.
Gratitude is living in a moment or reflecting on an experience with thankfulness and appreciation.
It’s up to me to recognize and acknowledge my own gratitude otherwise, my attitude takes a dive. I see it in others so often. It’s easy to get fixated on all the things that are not going well. Negativity is like a disease. Without deliberate thinking and reaction to life’s ups and downs, it only gets worse. And you can bring others down with you.
Why gratitude?
- It gives you a different perspective.
- It helps increase the confidence you have in yourself.
- It builds your resilience bank for when you need it.
- It’s a great reminder that life doesn’t need to be perfect to have value and meaning.
- It makes you more positive and good things happen to positive people.
It’s really easy to get started and not a major undertaking. Start with one thought of gratitude a day.
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Take out a piece of paper or pull out your iPhone, iPad or whatever you use to create lists.
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Jot down something you are grateful for every day.
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One thought is all you need and then grow your list of 2-3 things per day.
You start to see so many people and things around you to be grateful for.
Ready for the challenge? Start now!
What are you grateful for today?
