Four Methods For Developing A Habit Of Gratitude
Gratitude is one of the cardinal virtues across all religions and philosophies, and for good reason. People who experience and express gratitude have lower levels of negative emotions like depression, anxiety, stress, fewer health problems, better relationships, and a sense of purpose in their lives. They also tend to have more confidence, better problem solving skills and exhibit healthier coping mechanisms. Let's go over 4 methods to make gratitude a habit. 1. Use Negative Visualization. Life can be frustrating and it's easy to get bogged down by all the adversity and challenges you face in your day to day life. Human are problem solving creatures and our minds focus on things that don't work in our life and the things we want to improve or fix. This means we are more likely to notice things that go wrong than the things that are going right. If something's working, you don't notice it you only notice it when something breaks. For example, if your car is working w