Gratitude is one of my favorite ways to find happiness. You can practice gratitude at any time of the day in any place. Let me share with you some ways to make the most out of your gratitude!

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Gratitude is difficult for a lot of people. Some people can’t seem to be thankful for the things they do have and end up being unhappy in most of their life.

If the goal in life is happiness, gratitude is the vehicle. Showing gratitude for others is essential to your own happiness. It will bring a calm to your days. Gratitude brings purpose to your actions too. By being grateful, you fill your happiness bank!

And it is easy. It can be as little as a thank you to the waitress pouring your coffee and as large as giving a gift to someone for no reason.

“Happiness is the ability to move forward, knowing the future will be better than the past.” – Zig Ziglar

How to Practice Gratitude

It does take practice to make gratitude a part of your everyday habits. You might have to leave yourself a note to remember to be thankful. Check out this video by Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project. She gives several great ways to add gratitude cues to your everyday life.

You might also like the reflection of a gratitude journal. By writing down the things you are grateful for each day, you can reflect on all the good things in your life. By focusing on the good things in life you will find more happiness.

Positive thinking also has a profound benefit on your health. From immune boosting power to fighting stress positive thinking is in your favor.

Say thank you to the next 10 people who do something for you, no matter how small.

And it never stops! The cycle goes on and on. Find one good thing, practice gratitude, and you will keep finding things to be thankful for!

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Share with me in the comments one NEW thing you found today to be thankful for.

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