There is a natural tendency that we keep on focusing on most of the times only on those things which we don’t have and as a result we feel unhappy.But we take for granted many good things happening in our life which are easily available to us.
If in the beginning you don’t find anything for which you are grateful then please don’t feel bad. Let me help you to make your gratitude list. Be thankful you are alive, thankful to your body parts, thankful to the food you eat,air you breath, your job or business, your friends,people around you and so on.When you start writing every small or big thing happened during day you will find list of your gratitude is increasing day by day. Believe me friends it really works.
Research shows that Gratitude is the single most powerful method of increasing happiness.Having attitude of gratitude doesn’t cost any money.It doesn’t take much time.But its benefits are enormous.
Emotional benefits on gratitude
Emotionally we feel good,more relaxed ,less envious and have much happier memories.
Personality benefit of gratitude
We are less self centered and less materialistic. Our self esteem is increased and we are more optimistic and humble.
Health benefits of gratitude
We feel less stressed and as a result we can sleep well and we do not fall sick. Our energy increases and we live long life.
Social benefits of gratitude
Our relationship with others improves. We are more kind ,social and have happy married life.
Career benefits of gratitude
Our networking and decision making power is increased. Our management skills are improved .We are more productive at work and our goals are achieved.
We can express gratitude in multiple ways.
1. Write a thank you note
Make a habit of writing a gratitude note to your family friends coworkers and don’t forget to write one to yourself.
2. Thank some one mentally
If you can’t write thank you note.Don’t worry.Then you can thank someone mentally who has done something nice to you.
3. Count your blessings
Write down everyday before going to bed three to five things which went right today.As you are writing think about the sensation you felt when something good happened to you.
4. Focus on unnoticed blessings
We should thank every part of our body,our parents,spouse,air,water sun and the abundance that nature is giving to us since ages.
5. Personalized gratitude note
When you give gifts to your staff ,customers or clients always send it with personalized gratitude note.
6. Recognition by walking around
Catch people doing right in their work and home environment. Nothing can motivate a employee more when a boss comes around the work area and thanks him for his contributions and efforts.People with gratitude can create superior work attitude, have more energy ,better health, lower stress and live longer
So being grateful for every small or big thing of your life will make you more optimistic and you will be able to find joys in your life. You will become more forgiving and can have good relationship with your loved ones.You will enjoy health and have improved sense of worth.
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