Gratitude is the feeling of appreciation for what you have been given. Gratitude means having the way of thinking that you are appreciative even through challenging times when life around you is stressful and uncertain. We can all use a little more gratitude in our lives to share our appreciation for what we have and those we love.Not only does being appreciative give those around us a sense of worth and love but it also can enrich our happiness and mental states as well. Here are some tips for adopting an attitude of gratitude.Journal of recognition: write down all the things that you are appreciative for. Give thanks for things that you have (supportive family, stable job) as well as things that you don’t have (sick kids, money troubles). If you find yourself having difficulties try mentally replaying your day and give thanks for everything that went right with it.Catch Yourself in the Act: During those stressful period when your thinking might turn dark and damaging, catch yourself from falling into "woe is me" thinking patterns and make a quick mental review of the things that make you thankful.Keep Good Friendships: We are often known by the company we keep. If your contacts are surly, brooding types, try finding contacts that keep a positive mindset. Their attitudes may rub off on you and make it easier for you to see all that you have in life.Don’t form an opinion about Others: Everyone has good and bad in their lives but comparing what you have (or don’t) to what someone else has is futile. You never really know someone until you have walked in their shoes and their life might be worse (or better) than you think. concentrate on what You’ve got, not on what someone else has.Tell Loved Ones What You Think of Them: A fun way to start practicing gratitude with your family is to go around the table and have each person give one thing that they are thankful for that day. Or you could share something about the person to the left of you that you are grateful for.Box of Gratitude: Another method of increasing gratitude is by making a gratitude box. This can be an empty shoebox or other suitable container. You write down things that you are grateful for on small slips of paper and put them into the box. On days when you’re feeling a little down, open the box and read some of the slips. This can instantly lift your spirits.Happiness is the answer but when you are really down, try changing your mindset You can't be upset if you are smiling ..Try it, it is not possible

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