An attitude of gratitude.
Sure, it’s that time of year, so it would make sense for me to want to start to think about gratitude…
I think an attitude of gratitude could be one of the most powerful transformational human emotions that exist.
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” – Melody Beattie
If it’s that amazing, why wait until mid-November to start being grateful?
Being grateful is a daily practice for me. I continue to work on being grateful and reaping the benefits.
Let me tell you 5 ways that gratitude has dramatically changed my life…
And how gratitude can change your life…
- I am happier.
Yes, gratitude can be a key that unlocks the door to happiness. After I started practicing gratitude I noticed contentment in my heart, a good feeling that was relaxed, at ease, calm, and overall, a happier more fulfilled me.
- I am less focused on perceived problems.
Simply stated, I started worrying less. Many of the problems I thought I had weren’t there at all. They were in my mind. I realized how easy it was to make molehills into mountains and sabotage my inner sense of peace.
- I am healthier.
Being grateful has allowed me to let go of toxic thoughts and emotions. The practice has allowed me to let go of thoughts that were creating unnecessary stress. The result, a more peaceful me. I started having more restful nights, better sleep which reduced the hormone cortisol in my body.
- I am less self-centered.
Okay, I am being brutally honest here. I can be self-centered without knowing it. I am much better now with conscious effort. I attribute this to being the baby in the family, my closest sibling is nine years older than me. The nature of gratitude is to focus on the benevolent acts of others. The practice of gratitude has helped me be grateful for others in my life and realize their unique gifts.
- I am more magnetic as a person.
An attitude of gratitude makes me feel good, feel sparkly and that’s attractive to others. I feel nicer, out-going, and social. Gratitude makes me have more natural positive happy energy. Clearly, what you give off you get back.
Being grateful is a conscious practice. It is not a quick fix, cure-all, but if you put in the effort the benefits outweigh the effort. You’ll see changes in your life that might pleasantly surprise you and lead you down a path of more health, happiness, confidence, and radiance.
I am Lisa Jollimois, mother of four who loves supporting women 40 plus who are looking for a more fulfilling life. I work with women who are looking for more out of life, who want to uncover themselves, take the next step, rewrite their story, be more vulnerable, and learn how to live happier, healthier, confident and radiant.
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