Nearly everyone has something in their lives for which they can be grateful, whether large or small.
It is thefeelingof gratitude that is important, not the object of our appreciation."
It can also help you feel more connected to those around you.
Want to start a gratitude practice?
Here are a few small ways that you could get started being more grateful each and every day.
There’s no need, however, to just wait for those moments.
it’s possible for you to absolutely celebrate each seemingly minor blessing that happens along the way.
Don’t just wait until there’s an obvious “something” for which to be grateful.
Volunteer
Helping other people reminds you how much you really have to be grateful for.
That’s a whole lot of benefits forgivingof your time and resources.
This also applies to other important people in your life.
It isn’t just the person receiving the gratitude that will be impacted, either.
Incorporate time to share those things with one another into your routine and everyone will reap the benefits.
This exercise can also help you brainstorm ways to tackle current challenges.
On harried, stressful days, it can be difficult to remember that gratitude is something that you choose.
Katz had a suggestion about how to do so every day, no matter the circumstances.
This is a really easy way to begin and end each day with appreciation."
Find the purpose
you could learn something from every letdown.
Licensed psychologist and owner ofLA Concierge PsychologistDr.
Research has shown that consistently doing this simple act boosts overall levels of happiness."
Need another reason to keep a journal?
“Look for and notice good things happening,” dating and relationship coach Christine Baumgartner told me.
“Someone held the door for you, say thank you.
Someone said good morning to you, say thank you.
Someone lets you into a lane of traffic, wave thank you.
Noticing and acknowledging these throughout your day will definitely help you feel more grateful.”
It’ll take some time and effort so you can make it stick.
“Treat gratitude as a muscle to strengthen, grow, and flex.
How do you to that?
Gratitude becomes a fun activity that completely changes perception.”
After a while, gratitude and appreciation will become second nature.
