Have you ever thought about what you are grateful for? I mean really thought about what you are grateful for?
I have a challenge for you. Get a journal or a notebook and write down what you are grateful for every day. If you want to write until you can't think of anything else you are grateful for, or write 5 or 10 (or more) things every day, just do it. It doesn't matter how simple or complicated your gratitude is, but being aware of it will have a positive effect on your life.
You might want to make it a habit to write in your journal at the same time every day. I find it helpful to write in my journal as soon as I get up in the morning. What could be a better start to your day than reflecting on all the things you are thankful for. It will instantly put you in a good mood.
That being said, there may be days where it is a little more challenging than others, but this is when it really makes a difference. When we have to search and dig deep on those days, it makes us realize all the good we have in our lives. No matter what troubles or challenges we are faced with, we can always find something we are grateful for.
It is also ok (and I recommend doing this) to be thankful for things you don't yet have. As soon as you think a thought, it becomes a reality. Our brains cannot tell the difference between an imagined thought and reality, so as soon as you think it, it is real to your brain. And if your brain thinks it is real, it will eventually come to be.
These are ten things I am grateful for today…
I am grateful for a beautiful sunrise.
I am grateful for singing birds.
I am grateful my car gets good gas mileage.
I am grateful for the abundant harvest from my garden this year.
I am grateful for electricity.
I am grateful the weather will be nice this week.
I am grateful I can run.
I am grateful for kitty meows and chirps.
I am grateful for a great night's sleep.
I am grateful for my new hand cream.
If you already keep a gratitude journal, I would love to hear about it. Leave me a comment and share your thoughts.
What are you grateful for today?
In Wellness,
Karen
