Gratitude exercises can give people a grab-life-by-the-horns outlook...
higher levels of alertness, enthusiasm and determination, leading to overall improved life satisfaction. ~ Hmmm! Higher levels of alertness... possibly not what someone with PTSD would ask for...
Those who practice gratitude are usually more optimistic...this can result in a better mood... ~ Ahhh! But what happens when optimism stops and reality steps in...
Gratitude can help you cope with stress... Managing day-to-day stress gets easier with a positive stance on life... ~ BUT the trouble is finding a place to stand... where I will not be trampled by the herd...
Keep a gratitude journal. Take time out of each day to list out 3-5 things (not necessarily materialistic) you are most thankful for... ~ lol, I\'ll buy that
Alter your attitude. The challenges we face in life are usually dictated by how we perceive them. Instead of dwelling on the negative aspects of a challenge or situation, re-frame it positively. This can turn what once seemed to be a huge ordeal into just a small inconvenience. For example, instead of getting riled up about dealing with a difficult co-worker, see how the situation can help you improve your patience to be a more level-headed individual... ~ so... change yourself... stop trying to change the world... okay, I\'ll buy that one too
Focus your attention outward, focus more energy on others instead of being so me-centric This can increase happiness levels and add meaning to relationships... ~ been trying this and yeah,
There is a cave... far away... where no-one ever goes...
I stand and stare... in despair... at chaos...
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The \"Benefits of Gratitude\"
Gratitude exercises can give people a grab-life-by-the-horns outlook...
higher levels of alertness, enthusiasm and determination, leading to overall improved life satisfaction. ~ Hmmm! Higher levels of alertness... possibly not what someone with PTSD would ask for...
Those who practice gratitude are usually more optimistic...this can result in a better mood... ~ Ahhh! But what happens when optimism stops and reality steps in...
Gratitude can help you cope with stress... Managing day-to-day stress gets easier with a positive stance on life... ~ BUT the trouble is finding a place to stand... where I will not be trampled by the herd...
3 Tips to Cultivate Gratefulness
Keep a gratitude journal. Take time out of each day to list out 3-5 things (not necessarily materialistic) you are most thankful for... ~ lol, I\'ll buy that
Alter your attitude. The challenges we face in life are usually dictated by how we perceive them. Instead of dwelling on the negative aspects of a challenge or situation, re-frame it positively. This can turn what once seemed to be a huge ordeal into just a small inconvenience. For example, instead of getting riled up about dealing with a difficult co-worker, see how the situation can help you improve your patience to be a more level-headed individual... ~ so... change yourself... stop trying to change the world... okay, I\'ll buy that one too
Focus your attention outward, focus more energy on others instead of being so me-centric This can increase happiness levels and add meaning to relationships... ~ been trying this and yeah,
There is a cave... far away... where no-one ever goes...
I stand and stare... in despair... at chaos...