5 Simple Ways To Make Yourself Happier Right Now (Hint – It’s All About Gratitude)
It is the time of year, Thanksgiving, when people hopefully start to once again, think about “Giving Thanks”. But did you know just how important gratitude really is for your well being?
Studies show that people with higher levels of gratitude reported lower levels of depression, greater satisfaction with life, and stronger social relationships.
Think about it this way, would you rather be in the presence of someone who is complaining, or someone who is talking about something they appreciate. Which person would feel better to be around? Of course, the person who is in gratitude, because feeling gratitude shifts your energy into a lighter state of being, while complainers have more dense heavy negative energy.
Which means, that just by appreciating something, anything, you can literally make yourselves happier! How wonderful is that?! So, here are 5 ways to show your gratitude right now and cultivate your own happiness, and someone else’s in the process.
1) Review a business or product that you like. We all have a special place or product we like, but do you ever go online and leave a positive review? People love to know that the services they provide are appreciated, and it helps promote their business! As a business owner, I love getting a good review. And I love giving good reviews! It feels great!
2) Thank a teacher with an email, letter, or phone call. Whether it is someone who made your life better, or your child’s life, it is so great to let them know. It will affirm to them that they are making a difference and will give them a boost, and you too!
3) Show gratitude to your body. Literally, say thank you to a body part and/or the whole. Most people take for granted when everything is working properly, and only pay attention to their body when something goes wrong. Be grateful for all the parts that work seamlessly to help you live your life! If you’re alive, then something is working!
4) Instead of looking back at the difficult times of your life with regret, look back with gratitude that you lived through them! We always learn lessons at the very least, when life gets tough. Even when we experience loss, we can appreciate any valuable time were able to share with those we lost. Be thankful for the lessons, the love, and leave the rest.
5) Thank the mailman, the garbage man, the mechanic, the bus driver, the cashier, and everyone and anyone who does anything to make your life better.
Stop obsessing about the things that aren’t going well, and devote your thoughts and energy to what is working. You’re breathing. The sun shines, the rain waters the Earth, and there are people and animals in your midst helping to make life better simply by being there.
There is so much good in your life. So much to be thankful for.