Take time to recognize the positive experiences you have each day. Write down or think about 3 things that you are grateful for in your life and it will affect how you feel and look at the world.
- It’s easy to lose sight of what you have, when focused on what you wish was different.
- When you stop to consider what you are grateful for and why, those feelings of gratitude will linger with you past the experience.
- The mind tends to naturally focus on what goes wrong. Don’t shy away from the negative. You can’t escape the bad in life, but you can embrace setbacks as part of your overall journey.
Making it through tough times is never easy. Keeping spirits high and attitudes on an even keel, even during trying situations are the key to being happy. The more thankful we become, the more we feel connected to the people in our lives, our environment and ourselves.
“Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.” Oprah Winfrey