In a world which can often seem to ‘kick your ass’, there is one word that is everywhere at the minute. Grateful. Gratitude is the new black right now and I couldn’t agree more. Over the years I’ve started a few Gratitude Lists, but as with many things, without it being part of a routine I ended up not doing it for long.
The surprising thing when I did complete a daily list is that it wasn’t difficult to think of many positives about my day. There were ample things I was feeling grateful for every single day. Even on those tougher days when life likes to throw all kinds of ‘crap’ at you, there were always little things that had been mini rays-of-sunshine on a cloudy day.
Of course there are some situations in life when trying to find something positive is harder than usual. There are so many different aspects to our lives; health, relationships, friendships, work, hobbies, homes, our environments… that there are always positives to be found.
I recently read that sending out positive thoughts into the universe is an open offer to invite more positiveness back to ourselves. Whatever your views on such things, it’s a warming thought that we can invite positivity into our lives. So why not give it a go!
I recently purchased a little book which has changed my daily habits. It’s a gorgeous daily planner from https://theinspiredstories.com/ called one day at a time. Firstly, it’s beautiful but it’s also been so useful in helping me be more organised and think about the good parts of my day. It’s helping me build gratitude into part of my daily routine, so that I can stick to it, and it’s making for a more positive outlook towards the little things in the day. From sitting in the warm sunshine as I have an evening cuppa, to the way my little one looks at me when he giggles, to being able to spend 5 minutes in peace reading a book.
So why not send out your request to the universe by sharing a little thanks for the good things. They make life worth living and keep us on our toes looking for them. Be grateful, be positive, be happier.
N.B. This is not an ad for https://theinspiredstories.com/ just an appreciative post for their beautiful products.
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