If you are like me, being thankful and appreciative
doesn’t always come naturally. I have learned I have to choose to be thankful. Every day, I get out my journal and write
out five things that I am thankful for. Writing down my blessing serves as a
visual reminder to me that I have more in my life than I think I do. I need
this reminder daily! I can always find things to complain and grumble about, believe
me I have my fair share of problems and heartaches, but I choose to reflect on what I do have.
When
we have an attitude of gratitude, our lives will be transformed.
You might think you do not have a lot to be thankful
for, but look around you-there are others who go through far worse circumstances.
I’m I belittling your pain? Not at all! I have to tell myself the same things
because I have seen so much heartache and loss in my own life. Being thankful
is a conscience decision that will change your life for the better.
You
can be bitter about your life’s difficulties or you can be better because of
them. You get to choose!
If we choose to
look at our lack in life or what we don’t have, we can become cynical, hard-hearted,
thankless, unappreciative, bitter and even depressed. Being thankful has health
benefits, such as fewer aches and pains and overall feeling healthy. Thankful
people take better care of themselves by exercising more and eating healthier. Thankfulness
also reduces toxic emotions like bitterness, envy and frustration, and decrease
depression. Thankfulness also reduces stress, improves self-esteem, and helps
overcome trauma. Being thankful can boost your immune system and improve your
heart rhythms.
Be
aware of what you are thankful for and choose to reflect and ponder daily on
all the positives in your life.
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