8 Morning Rituals To Help You Feel Goodness Throughout Your Day - Page 5
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Make A Gratitude List
“Happiness is a direct result of how grateful we are for the things that we have.” A yoga instructor once said that and it was one of the most impactful things I ever heard. It’s so simple, yet so true. You see people with private jets and four homes who never smile. You see people packing a five-person family into a one-bedroom apartment who somehow exude joy. What’s the difference between these two? It’s not what they have: it’s the gratitude they feel for what they have. Without gratitude, all of the belongings in the world are useless. Start every day by making a gratitude list. At first it can feel difficult, but eventually you realize even small things belong on there, like a comfortable bed, the ability to walk, mental health (whatever degree of it you have), music and food.
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