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Attitude Of Gratitude
Author : Sydney Chhabra
Attitude of Gratitude
By Sydney Chhabra, Ph.D.
I am often reminded of how easy it is to take things for granted. When things aren't going our way or life feels routine, we focus on what we don't have rather than being appreciative of what we do. When you find yourself saying, "What's there to be grateful for?" it's time to take inventory!
Make that list. Take a sheet of paper and make a list of what you have in your life. Do you have a roof over your head? A job? Health? Family? Friends? Are you able to get out of bed each day, look at the sunrise, fix yourself a meal, and take a hot shower? Read through each item on your list and imagine how you would feel if each of those were taken away.
As I write this, I am reminded of the time when I moved into my place a few years back and caught myself complaining about how small and cramped the new shower was compared to the last. As I thought about this more, I was reminded of the fact that our military personnel certainly don't have the luxury of taking daily hot showers out in the combat zones or any showers for that matter. Something as simple as taking a shower can seem so trivial until you no longer have the ability to do so. Humility quickly set in and the complaining stopped. Perception changed!
Being grateful is the key to finding lost happiness. A slight change in perception is what is involved. By focusing on what we have rather than have not also creates a shift in our mood. The law of the universe states, like attracts like. If we focus on what we lack, we draw more of that negative energy and experience towards us. If we focus on what we are grateful for, the universe brings more abundance into our life. Don't wait till it's too late to appreciate what you have. When tempted to focus on problems, redirect those thoughts and revisit your list.
An easy way to get started is by keeping a Gratitude Journal or creating a Gratitude List. Each night when you get into bed, take out your sheet of paper or journal and write down at least 3 things for which you were grateful that day. This can be as simple as being grateful for finding a close parking space at the grocery store to getting a job offer after an interview. You can write as much or as little as you want about each event on your list. Focusing on the positive before we go to bed creates a sense of peace and restoration. Do this each night for at least one week and notice how you feel. Do you notice a shift in perspective? Improvement in mood? Now do the same when you wake each morning and start your day on a positive note!
We live in a fast paced world where there is a pressure to constantly do more, want more, and have more. It is easy to take for granted the people or things we already have in our life. When we lose perspective and focus on lack, it can quickly bring us down. Take a moment at the end of each day to regroup and take inventory of the good in your life. Remember, someone in this world would be glad to trade places with you!
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Sydney Chhabra, Ph.D. is a seasoned Psychologist and Personal Life Coach with 20+ years of experience! Sydney has a very warm and personable style of communication and takes a very practical approach in life coaching. She is genuinely supportive and maintains a focused and solution-oriented approach. To learn more and read additional articles, please visit: http://www.midlifecoachingforwomen.com and click BLOG.
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Tags: gratitude, attitude, gratefulness, journal, appreciate, for granted, perception, happiness
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Submitted : 2011-12-08 Word Count : 637 Popularity: 175 Times Viewed: 79
