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Practicing Gratitude and Forgiveness for Yourself and Others
Practicing gratitude and forgiveness brings about positivity, even when it’s hard to stay positive. Make a gratitude list each day and see what happens in your attitude. You don’t have to come up with grand things to be grateful for. If you like the pen you write with, be grateful for that pen. If you’re having a bad day and can’t think of anything, practice being grateful for the oxygen or your pet or your favorite meal.
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Expressing Gratitude
Express gratitude for the people in your life. Even if you only have a few, you can build your relationships by letting them know how much they mean to you. It can be difficult to find good friends, and expressing gratitude is a great way to allow even more friendship.
Be authentic. Authenticity breeds joy and stronger relationships with those around you. Check in with yourself and ensure you’re allowing yourself to be seen. You can change your current outlook by balancing your negative thoughts with some positive thoughts.
For example, if you’re thinking, “I will never understand this,” you can replace that thought with, “I am excited to keep learning.” This offers a shift in perspective that will…
