Thankful for Ketchup
Studies indicate that even pretending to be thankful raises the level of the chemicals associated with pleasures & contentment. Live as if you feel gratitude and soon the real thing will come!
I remember reading somewhere that 25% of people felt happier after writing a list of the things they were thankful for. So now, whenever I feel a spell of discontentment coming on, I think of all the things God has blessed me with. I immediately feel satisfied and almost foolish for feeling gloomy because I am so lucky to live the life I live. But it’s perfectly normal to feel down from time to time. Just remember, you hold the power to your happiness.
Start a list of all things good.
Today, make a list of the things you are thankful for. Don’t just think about all the good things in your life. Write it down! That way you can add to your list and watch it grow! (Maybe even start a gratitude journal) Try to be specific. You will be amazed at how great your life really is.
Don’t forget the little things.
Those are the most important ones. For example: high waisted pants, receiving “just because” text messages, ENDORPHINS, seeing people enjoying the outdoors, good smelling candles, snow days, caffeine, etc, etc.
Good Things in my Life
- A supportive family
- Beautiful girlfriends
- One loving boyfriend
- Jinx, crazy cat
- Colorful dreams
- Everyday opportunities
- Music that inspires me
- Finding peace in the mountains
- Chocolate (a given)
And list goes on…goodness what a good life! What are you thankful for today?
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