Use Positive Affirmations

Gratitude

Gratitude is a powerful emotion that could significantly impact your greatness. It can be a simple but effective way to improve mental health and boost happiness.

Keeping a Journal of what things you are grateful for helps.  Even if you start with a list, it is a start. Look at the small stuff. A hello, a smile, maybe someone holding a door open. It could be seeing a sunset, a kind gesture, or a delicious meal. Focusing on the positive things helps shift your mindset and helps improve your outlook.

Gratitude is also your appreciation for those around you. Take time to thank someone for something done for you, or simply tell the person how much you appreciate the person. Gratitude helps strengthen your relationships and increase feelings of connection and positivity.

Make gratitude a daily habit. Put it into your routines by taking a moment each day to reflect on what you are grateful for. Start with a few breaths and focus on the present moment.

Unknown's avatar

Author: Mike Balof

A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future. Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.

Leave a comment