3 ways to use gratitude to make your life better and more enjoyable
What if I told you that you can make your life less stressful and more enjoyable by making a simple change in your daily choice? The truth is that every time you interact with others you can choose to live in gratitude or live in bitterness. Here are 3 ways to use gratitude to make your life better and more enjoyable!
Remember that when you choose bitterness, you close your mind to others and to the possibilities of ongoing life-changing transformation that can affect your health, your relationships, and your ability to succeed in your encounters and endeavors. Here are 3 ways you can do better by choosing gratitude!
Above all, do something for others when they least expect it. It could be something as simple as doing the dishes, washing the car, or mowing the lawn. When they say thank you, you will feel enriched, energized and unstoppable! It could be something as simple as checking in on others to see how they are doing. This has an even greater impact when they do for others what they cannot do for themselves.
Second, make a donation in their name to a worthy cause. Find a charity that the object of your gratitude feels a strong connection with and make a donation in their name. Send them a quick note to let them know about it. If the person is a veteran, donate to charities that care for wounded soldiers. If the person loves helping the homeless, donate to charities that help the homeless.
The third way to use gratitude to improve yourself is to become a good listener. Pay special attention to what others say when they speak to you. Because most people are so used to others paying little or no attention to them, when you actively listen to others, you will be rewarded with positive energy and reinforcement. People will do their best to pay attention to you, so they don’t misunderstand or falsely accuse you. This kind of community support will help you swim safely wounded in the ocean of life.
Finally, choose to have gratitude whether the situation calls for it or not. Take a little time to show gratitude to those you meet every day, whether they deserve it or not. The more you do this, the more you will find yourself living in happiness and peace.