5 Tips to Develop gratitude to live a happier life

6/6/2019

Some people believe that having more things or having better luck, will make them more grateful. Yet, the number of things that you have will not affect your attitude to life. Thankfulness is an attitude that is easy to cultivate, no matter where you are in life today. Below are 5 ways you can use to increase your gratitude to live a happier life

Below are 5 ways you can use to increase your gratitude to live a happier life

Start with your Gratitude Journal
Take a few minutes every morning or evening to write down 3-5 things that you are grateful for. These can range from being thankful for waking up and being healthy, having a warm cup of coffee, or getting to work on time. Spend a few seconds to feel how much blessed you are and allow that emotion to propel you toward greatness for the rest of your day (if writing in the morning) or towards a good nights sleep.

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Pause for a moment
Smell the flowers for a moment. That will change your day. Do this before you get overwhelmed with negative feelings. Take a stroll outside and feel thankful for those things around you. This simple activity can give you the change to view a stressful situation in a new way.

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There is something positive everywhere
Before you allow yourself to become upset about what seems to be a difficult situation, take a minute to change the bad thought to one that is more favourable. If you're stuck in the early morning traffic, make use of this time to pray or meditate before getting to work. Take a look at these positive lunchbox notes that may brighten up someone’s day!

Try for an entire day not to complain
Set a new routine by abstaining from complaining for one day. Try to find only one good thing among the many of unfavourable things that might affect you through the day. Be transformed by this new attitude.

Give someone a genuine compliment
Share your positive outlook with someone around you. This will spread the love to another person, and will also uplift yourself and help you to focus on the good.

Also read: How To Encourage Positivity Around You

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By making some of these pointers of gratitude part of your daily life, you will ultimately allow yourself to become more thankful for each day, resulting in a much happier life.