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Finding Your “Enough”: Develop a Gratitude Practice
Make it a daily practice to write down your gratitude. Either right when you wake up or right before bed, write down three things you are grateful for. They can be big (a healthy family) or small (a good meal in front of your favorite TV show)—the only thing that matters is that you make note of them. The practice forces gratitude for the present into the front of our minds and works wonders for your daily contentment and happiness.
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The Hedonic Treadmill
Hedonic adaptation is the tendency of humans to revert to a happiness baseline shortly after new positive or negative events.
It becomes a treadmill—the Hedonic Treadmill—a perpetual motion machine that keeps us running in search of the next thing.
We create this magical universe in o...
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Identify Your Happiness Triggers
Using your gratitude lists, identify what makes you happy. Not what you think makes you happy or what society says should make you happy—but what truly makes YOU happy. Maybe it’s as simple as a cold beer at the end of a hard day of work or listening to smooth jazz by yourself when everyone has g...
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End the Comparisons
We all have a horrible tendency to compare ourselves to others. Comparison is like gas on your “more” fire—it tears away the enjoyment of the present and tells you that it’s not enough. When you notice yourself falling into the comparison trap, reset and focus on yourself.
If we on...
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Gratitude and happiness
For the practice of gratitude, start by writing down the things you are grateful for daily. Grab a journal and write down three things each day that you are grateful for.
Your perspective will begin to shift and you will begin looking for the positive rather than focusing on th...
Pro tip 2: Practice gratitude
Another easier activity is practicing gratitude.
Maintain a journal and write down the points for which you are grateful for in the present moment whenever your mind wanders off.
Remember practice is the key!
Count your blessings
Being grateful for what you have helps you stay optimistic about your future and boosts your mental health.
Maintain a gratitude journal. Every night before going to bed, write down what you are thankful for on that day.
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