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Hi everyone 🙂 A new feel-good post is here!❤️😊

This post explores the meaning of Gratitude, and the positive, brightening effect it can have on mental wellbeing.❤️✨

Pay attention: this article touches on a few challenging moments. If you are struggling with mental-health, this article could be difficult to read. However, the main article is positive, giving uplipfting information, motivational insights, and tips!❤️

I have already written an article about Gratitude, here is the link: https://feelinggoodwithsofy.wordpress.com/2024/09/30/gratitude/

What is gratitude?

At its core, gratitude is a positive emotion and a simple act of appreciation and thankfulness for the good things in life. It involves acknowledging and valuing everything you have, from tangible items to intangible gifts like good health, positive situations, personal growth.

The practice of gratitude can be directed toward others, events, our own selves, or simply the small, positive moments in your day.

Gratitude in your daily life

In today’s fast-paced society, it can become truly easy to get overwhelmed, stressed out, and always on the move.

Daily mindfulness and gratitude teach us to slow down, take a deep breath and appreciate the small, valuable moments that surround us. These moments are especially powerful when they make you feel better.❤️

Giving thanks for what you have is a powerful and meaningful gesture.❤️ It can set a positive tone for your entire day, and even if things don’t go as planned, that foundation of gratitude and appreciation will remain. ❤️

Daily small steps at a time…

Building a habit — like drinking enough water during the day — can take time. The same is true for gratitude. It takes consistency, self-discipline, and self-love to truly feel grateful in your life. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t feel grateful immediately!

Start small, by writing down in your journal, on post-it notes three things you are grateful for. That could mean a person in your life who is dear to you, your morning cup of tea or coffee or your breath, for instance. None of those things are to be taken for granted!❤️

Here is an example…

I am grateful for my incredible inner strength. My strength gives me courage to get through the day no matter how my day unfolds. It allows me to get things done and to keep going even when it’s difficult. I honour my strength.❤️

Gratitude and mental wellbeing

I have realised over the years how impactful and good gratitude is for my mental health and overall wellbeing, helping me to focus on the good things in my life — even the smallest things, which can often turn out to be the most meaningful for me.

Many times, when I am feeling sad, not okay, I try to really think about at least one thing in my life which gives me comfort and calmess.❤️

Here is an example…

I have so much anxiety and it’s hard to calm myself down. I ask myself: “What can I do to ease at least a bit the burden on my shoulders?” I prepare myself a nice, soothing cup of tea and I try to really focus on the ritual of preparing the tea and drinking it mindfully and calmly.

Afterwards I could write in my journal: I am so grateful I found back inner balance through the preparation of tea and sipping it while watching a feel-good serie on Netflix.

Finding light within gratitude✨

Even in dark, trying moments, there is always something to be grateful for. It can be hard to believe, but it’s true.❤️✨

Gratitude isn’t just about being thankful, but actively seeking and discovering positivity even in critical times.

Wherever you may find yourself, in good or difficult situations, daily gratitude can give you the base to a healthier life. No matter how dark your life might seem, gratitude can be one of your guiding lights towards inner peace and tranquility.❤️

Gratitude is within my reach, no matter how stressful my life is. Gratitude is my constant companion towards light and hope 🙂 ✨❤️

Much Love and Light ❤️✨

Sofia Lena 😊

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