Gratitude

Practicing gratitude allows you to have a predominant habit of seeking and finding the good in life. The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness (depending on the context). Gratitude is an expression of thank you for what we receive from others. It could be people, the universe, or even God, with whom our faith lies.?

There are wonderful reminders in our everyday life that when you practice gratitude, you attract the good in your life. Yesterday was one such day for me. I went out for a meal with a couple of acquaintances and there was a general gregarious banter amongst us. One person in the group asked me what I do and upon knowing my profession, we started a merry chit chat. The chit-chat which was between us both slowly drew the group into the conversation and there was a merry buzz. As the minutes went by I toned down my conversation and started listening to the group speaks. In the course of the conversation, each one of them in their own way started appreciating and showing gratitude for the time that they were getting to spend with each other away from their robust lives.

I believe the good attracts the good and yesterday was one such day. As the time to say goodbye came in, I noticed each one of us was flushed with happiness and calmness. I reached home and had one of the best sleep I could, waking up fresh as a fiddle. This is the power of gratitude. Appreciating what you have, at the moment or at any time convenient to you.?

Why should we practice gratitude??

1. It makes us humble and nice. It elicits good manners and etiquette.
2. Keeps our stress and anxiety levels low and helps us in our response to them.
3. It improves our immune system as we are calmer and happier.?
4. Curbs aggressive behavior and helps one become more generous and optimistic.?
5. It helps us in revealing our kind and compassionate nature.?
6. Makes us less cynical about life and more respectful towards the social, emotional and materialistic things in our life.?
7. It improves sleep quality, thus making us agile to become more productive.?
8. Strengths our existing relationships and builds new ones too.

Ways to cultivate gratitude.?

• Well, you can be in the here and now and appreciate what you have at the moment. Write a thank you note, use words to tell the person how thankful you are, or just send out an email or text message.?
• If you think you have no time to do the above, make a mental note of gratitude towards that person who has done well. The universe does ensure the person receives it .?
• Keep a gratitude journal. You can take time out during the day to write gratitude affirmations. You could also do it first thing in the morning or last thing at night. Make it a habit to write down what you have received each day.
• Meditate, and be mindful of what's in the present moment. It could be the cool air, or the sun's warmth, the buzz of a bee or a bird chirping, etc.?
• You should or could do the below-mentioned gratitude affirmations consistently every week to feel the positive aura around and inside you. My go-to gratitude affirmations are as mentioned below:?

1. I am in charge of my happiness.?
2. I am grateful for all the love and support I have gotten in my life.?
3. I am grateful for all the people who are in my life and also to those who float out of it.
4. I attract abundance in my life.
5. I have the strength to get over any challenging situations in my life.
6. I appreciate my body and I am thankful for its beauty and strength.?
7. Each day of my life is wonderful and the universe is always benevolent to me.?

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of our life. It turns what we have from enough to more. Gratitude changes everything! If you need any hand-holding in ways to practice gratitude, contact our wellness managers on our toll-free number 1800-833-8747, visit us at www.transformhappily.com or reach us at [email protected].?

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