Gratitude
How Gratitude can reduce stress and lead to a more fulfilled life.
Introduction
Every day millions of people dream of the life you’ve got, the situation you are in, the possessions you have. While you do the exact same thing wishing you had what someone else does. And that person whose life you dream of is doing the exact same thing.
This desire for wanting more can lead to suffering and explains why people can have all the possessions and attributes you dream of but still struggle.
This isn’t to say you shouldn’t have goals as they can be very beneficial, but to stop the envy and appreciate what you have.
Benefits of Gratitude
Practicing Gratitude can not only help solve this suffering caused by the desire for what you haven’t got. It also leads to much more optimistic views on the future as well as increased self-confidence and a huge reduction in stress. You learn to be content in the present moment no matter the situation and things that would have previously bothered you seem insignificant.
What is Gratitude?
Gratitude
the certainty of judgment in the present moment.
Action For the common good in the present moment.
Appreciation in the present moment for anything that comes your way.
Often there is good to be appreciated in seemingly bad situations
How To Practice Gratitude
One of the best ways to practice gratitude is through writing a journal. Focus on things throughout the day that you appreciate no matter how small and write at least 5 things down. Studies have shown not only can this have the previously mentioned benefits of gratitude but also improved long-term sleep quality.
The most important aspect when practicing gratitude is to try to feel it emotionally, you cannot just be logically grateful as it has almost no impact on your feelings or emotions and will not create the desired benefits or fulfillment.
Things as simple as being alive breathing the world around you take a moment to appreciate it. Hundreds of thousands of people will not be alive tomorrow be grateful that at this moment you and your loved ones are. It is important to stay in the present and appreciate things in the current moment.
