Gratitude

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Claim

Practicing gratitude has a huge effect on our lives be it means to change our Perspective to a positive one.

Explanation

When we "force" ourselves to find something to be grateful for, we shift our focus from negative to positive events, acknowledging the good we have in our lives, noticing which things truly bring us happiness Introspection develops self-knowledge through internal examination, and how even in the most difficult cases we have something that we can be grateful for, priming us for Optimism is choosing to believe outcomes can improve through action.

It shows us that whether life is "good" or "bad" is a matter of personal Judgment adds subjective value to objective events. By deciding to shift our mentality, we can shape the subjective experience of our lives, such that they would feel better, even if objectively nothing has changed.

Gratitude shapes our Expectations shape wellbeing through the gap between desires and reality by shifting our attitude from taking things for granted to be grateful that they exist, and how it's not obvious that they do. We acknowledge the rarity and beauty of fleeting moments, of how it's not obvious that we have so many good things in life that we fail to appreciate.

We are what we focus on, so focusing on positive things would bring more joy to our lives than focusing on the negative.

Why it matters

To practice gratitude also means to be more present in the now, otherwise we would be too busy with our thoughts to notice what we're grateful for Stress can be adaptive or harmful depending on perception and context.

It is also a catalyst for Kindness, when we acknowledge the good we receive from others, we are more likely to give back.

Examples

For example, a person who feels exhausted from work but decides to focus on the good things in his life, perhaps his family, his partner, friends or health, would find more joy and energy to go on with his life.

As simple as being grateful for 1-3 things a day can be enough to change our perspective entirely Starting small reduces resistance and builds momentum for change.

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