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15 Ways to Create a Sense of Gratitude in Your Life

Being grateful is both a state of mind and perspective. One person s idea of expressing gratitude may completely contradict another.

Most of us are not born eternal optimists, but being positive and grateful is something that can be imbibed even if a tad forcibly; such as by trying to tweak our sense of humour, the way we react to a given situation, by being more pleasant and believing others too have a mind, by smiling each time somebody says thankyou , and by understanding that every person in on their own journey and accepting that it s not your position to judge them.

Here are 15 steps to help you become a more positive person and grateful for all that you have in your life.

1. AppreciateAppreciate what you have and value it. Try counting your positives and be grateful for all the good things and people in your life.

If you re concerned about wealth and success, know that these can be whatever youlike. Abundance comes in many forms. If you re healthy, think about how many people are counting their last breath. If you don t have as much money as you would like, think about the millions of parents in the world that cannot even feed theirfamilies. Perhaps redefining what wealth and abundance are may go a long way.

2. Stop LabelingStop labeling those things, people or events that you don t understand as being weird or different and try opening your mind, little by little. Minds only work when open. Don t allow your limiting beliefs to keep you stuck in the wrong place. Spread your wings and fly! Once you realize all is possible, the doors of limitation that were closed in your mind will open be connected to all those aspects of consciousness.

3. OptimismTreat failure as an opportunity to learn a new and better lesson from life, andthat s the trick to manufacture optimism in life. Never give up trying because that s an indication that something better is in store. Once you start harboring an o

ptimistic attitude towards life, success will automatically follow.

Give up your constant need to complain and criticize about those things people,situations, events that make you unhappy, sad and depressed. Nobody can make you unhappy; no situation can make you sad or miserable unless you allow it to. When you criticize, you are passing self-judgement for something lacking in your life that you refuse to let go of. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking. For every opportunity you feel the inclination to criticize, try to think about how that specific situation is serving or benefiting others.

4. Release The PastThe past you are now longing for the past that you are now dreaming about was ignored by you when it was present. Stop deluding yourself. Have a clear vision fo

r the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the now. Work on this by practicing with simple tasks every day.

We often assume the past looked so much better than the present and the future looks so frightening, but you have to take into consideration the fact that the present moment is all you have and all you will ever have. Be present in everything you do and enjoy life. After all life is a journey not a destination. Have aclear vision for the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the now.

5. Avoid Comparison

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have, but how you choose to live a life of abundance. Abundance comes in many forms, many of which have nothing to do with material things. The moment you stop trying so hard to be something that you re not, the moment you take off all yourmasks, the moment you accept and embrace the real you, you will find people will be drawn to you, effortlessly. Let go of any expectations of yourself that will limit your growth.

If you hold high expectations for how others should behave, you will often be disappointed if they do not represent themselves in the manner you expected. It is only your expectations of people that cause you to judge them, which ultimately is a judgement of yourself. Far too many people are living a life that is not theirs to live. They live their lives according to what others think is best forthem, they live their lives according to what their parents think is best for them, to what their friends, their enemies and their teachers, their government and the media think is best for them. They ignore their inner voice, that inner calling. They often forget what makes them happy, what they want, what they need.You have one life this one right now you must live it, own it, and especially don t let other people s opinions distract you from your path.

11. Commit To Your GoalsIf you have a goal, work towards it. Anything is achievable if you put your heart into it. Whole-hearted dedication and diligence can bring extraordinary results and consequentially add to your happiness. It is very easy to lose vision forwhat we truly want in life, but it is your dedication towards your goals above a

nd beyond all obstacles that will make the difference.When we look for positivity in the little things that make our lives worthwhile, we leave no room for negativity and our goals come to the forefront. Instead of recounting all events of the day, filter out only the positive ones and make anote of them. It could be anything trivial, from your bus arriving on time, your mom cooking a delicious breakfast, to remembering to pay the bills on time. You would not believe how this helps you achieve your goals by clearing the mind.

12. Care For Your BodyLove yourself and love your body! Your physical condition has a direct connection with your well-being. A fit body and healthy mind is reflective of happiness.Start working towards the health of your physical, mental and emotional energy b

y caring for your body. Not only does it secrete happy hormones but also creates a sense of awareness within you. You will learn to control your breathing, andby way of it, control your mind from wandering.

Every time you meditate, you feel a surge of positive energy through your body that calms your nerves, soothes your mind, elevates your mood, and not to mention enhances your level of tolerance. Take up positive activities with others or in isolation. Share a joke, narrate a pleasant incident, take part in sporting activities, go for a run in the evening after work, have healthy sex, and you ll find yourself bubbling with positive energy.

13. BelieveConnect to a higher power. You re probably already doing this with or without know

ing. Just a quick meditation or prayer is easy. If you have the time, join a local prayer group, visit a meditation center, or simply spend some time alone in nature. You don t have to be religious to have faith. People who believe in a deity are generally happier than those who don t. Sometimes all you need to be happieris a little faith!

14. DreamImagination fires motivation. Create a dream board and dream up something new youwish to experience. It could be finding a new lover, climbing a mountain, learning calligraphy, or going back to college. Dreams motivate, inspire and expand ou

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r sense of self. They also make us happy because they give our lives a sense ofpurpose. Happy people usually love what they do, and if they don t, they love whothey are. Dreams remind us who we are.

15. GiveCultivate a habit of sharing with others your money, knowledge, service, wisdom, care, love. Find a person who shares a lot with others, and you will find a happy person. In giving, you always receive more. Not only do you get pleasure from giving, you give someone else pleasure. Giving has many unexpected benefits from attracting more happiness into your life, to inspiring others, and changing the lives of those you touch. In the end the whole world is made into a better place. Ask, how can I serve? Pay it forward. Give freely.

By practicing these steps daily and being conscious of them, you will learn gratitude at a level you could never appreciate before. You re made out of love, and there s an opportunity at every corner to show it.