You are the Key to Your Happiness

When we think about happiness, we usually think about something in the future, something that we have to earn or attain. Or that Happiness is something that we feel when something happens to us. When we want to feel happy, our brain will naturally try to give us ideas of how to feel happier by picturing images of the future and things that we dream about; leaving out thoughts of what we can and should be presently feeling happy about.

How often do you pause to appreciate what you have? ✨

For most of us the answer is not enough.

We tend to focus our attention on that which we lack, and it’s easy for day-to-day things to go by unnoticed.

But if people realized that gratitude was kind of like a super power, and responsible for unlocking happiness, they’d probably practice it a whole lot more.

When we focus on that for which we’re grateful, it makes us feel good because it widens our perspective. When we’re caught in stress or despair, we often develop tunnel vision and are only able to focus on the negative.

Gratitude helps us see the bright side of things amidst the challenges. It enables us to appreciate our circumstances and all that we have, rather than focusing on what we lack.

It’s really the ultimate antidote to unhappiness because when we’re experiencing wonder, thankfulness and appreciation, it’s almost impossible to feel bleak.

To truly unlock your own personal happiness it all starts with acknowledging what you already have in you life that brings joy.

Start your practice NOW:

1. Try a gratitude journal.

2. Pick a time in your day, and say out loud what you are currently feeling grateful for.

3. Make a commitment to yourself to express gratitude to one person a day.

4. If all else fails and you find yourself still struggling to get into a routine of practicing gratitude, set yourself a reminder on your phone!

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