Just like anything, gratitude takes practice. Repetition helps us learn skills. For example, I’ve been working on handstands for the past month and I’ve seen real progress.
It’s taken me a lot of work to just get this far and I know I have a long way to go before I hit my goals. Gratitude works in the same way for me.
I’m constantly trying to find gratitude in little moments and unfortunate circumstances. I’m training my brain to use positivity to reshape my thoughts and experiences because I’m working towards a goal of living a happier life. You don’t have to master these things in a day. It’s a practice and that requires your time and attention every day until you get it right.
10.15.18
Today I’m Grateful For…
- Granola Bars in the morning
- Positivity
- Green plants and trees
- Nighttime stretching
- A clear sky and a warm day
- Waking up next to my cat
- A clean apartment
- Runs through campus
- The changing colors of fall
- Anything shared
- A couple deep breaths
- Intentionality and meaning
- Progress and growth
- Lessons time teaches you
- My family
- Kindness and understanding
- Good timing
- Teachers and mentors
- Learning new things
- Music you can dance to
- Trust and patience
- Sleeping in
- Time to journal
- UMass Amherst
- The present moment
As always, check out my first blog 25 Things I’m Grateful For (#1) to know why I’m writing this list and why I want you to start yours.
