Adjusting Attitude with Gratitude
This is a fantastic article, a very simple thing to do that has a huge impact on our day to day lives. I forget to do this sometimes. Thank you Denise for the eloquent reminder to not only be grateful but to actually express that gratitude, even if it is only to yourself. Just say the words and most importantly, feel the feelings.
"Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted."
-Aldous Huxley, (1894 - 1963) English writer
Do you have a practice for dealing with daily stress? I thought I’d share a simple and surprisingly effective exercise you can do each day that will not only boost your spirits, but lighten the perceived burden of “the daily grind.” No running shoes required unless you’re like the runner in me, but you can do it without breaking a sweat, right from the comfort of your car, your desk, or even the line at Starbucks.
It sounds simple, but it’s quite powerful: Each day, think of five things you're grateful for. They don't have to be big things. In fact, it's great to start with the little things. It helps get you in the flow.
Start with one or two basic things you take for granted, for example: "I'm grateful that I can take a warm shower in the middle of the day at my office building after a run.” Or: "I'm grateful to have a job.”
Come up with five new things each time you practice. You might find this challenging at first. If there should be a little struggle, push through it. “I’m grateful to have friendly neighbors.” "I'm grateful for the people who read my blog and contact me.” Or, “I’m grateful to have friends and family.”
It might seem silly at first, but you'll notice that the more you express your gratitude, the more you'll connect to a general feeling of generosity for others and well-being. Really take a moment for each simple gratitude to sink in. Visualize what you're grateful for and recall experiencing it.
This gratitude exercise connects you to the world in a positive way. It makes the trivial annoyances in life sting less, and reminds you to note what it is in the world you truly appreciate. When your focus shifts to gratitude, your attitude improves.
Give it a try this week and see what you think. Waiting in line, stuck in traffic, killing time between appointments... they're all great windows of opportunities to practice a little gratitude.
Sometimes my clients ask me how I keep my cool when dealing with a difficult real estate deal. Well, this is one of my tricks to keep everything in perspective. If you’re looking for a stress-free home buying or selling experience, I can help:
Denise Dimares
Certified Default Resolution Specialist
The Agent who Informs, Inspires, Empowers and Transforms Lives
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