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Gratitude is the Easiest Way to Feel Better Right Now. Here’s How to Make it a Habit
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” -Melody Beattie
Gratitude is like the North Star to happiness. It can wipe out anger at a moments notice, and help you CTFO when nothing seems to be going right.
If you want to be happy, you have to be grateful. It is one of the most valuable tools we have, and when practiced regularly, will train your brain to see the good, realize how privileged you are, and (for the most part) stop zooming in on everything that’s not exactly as we want it to be. Plus, it’s free.
Gratitude allows us to just relax and enjoy the present moment exactly as it is, without needing anything to change.
See the Difference
If you aren’t satisfied with what is, you are essentially cock-blocking good feelings and training your brain to focus on what’s wrong. There’s nothing wrong with seeking change or improvement, or even venting, but your sense of wellbeing would seriously improve if you start a gratitude journal, or practice gratitude in a tangible way on a daily basis.
Harvard University looked at the positive effects gratitude has on people’s productivity, health, and happiness levels. One study found gratitude not only helped people feel…
