With the hustle and bustle of life in the 21^st century, it’s easy to see what needs to get done, where we are lacking, and how successful other people appear to be.
There are so many incredible benefits with the technology we have today from the internet to cell phones to social media.
But what we often find is that these things create a gap between where we are and where we think we should be. This can lead to guilt, anxiety, stress, and even depression.
If we feel like what we’re doing and where we are isn’t ever good enough, it’s not surprising. So, we continue to focus on what’s missing from our lives.
But simply just saying ‘I’m going to be more grateful’ is not enough. You need to create a habit or being more grateful. One of the most powerful ways to do this is with daily gratitude practice. Write down 5 things in your life that happened that day that you’re grateful for. These can be huge events or just small things that make you appreciate life. To take it a step further, write “I’m grateful for ____________ because ___________”.
This could easily be done every evening before you go to sleep, and it’s a great place to focus your mind before resting for the night.
After you make your list, go back through each item. Just going through the motions isn’t enough. Close your eyes, imagine it, and feel the gratitude in your body.
By focusing on gratitude instead of lack, you’re setting yourself up for more happiness and attracting more good into your life.
Try this for a week and let me know how life shifts for the better.
Are you in?
Tanja