There\u2019s a feeling of warmth throughout your body as you embrace the sense of groundedness. Your breathing slows down and there\u2019s spaciousness in your heart. The corners of your mouth turn into a smile, giving off the vibes of love from your overflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is what gratitude is made out of.<\/strong> And we\u2019ll take that attitude any day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca says, \u201cNothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gratitude is a thriving market on its own. There are journals, apps, talks, workshops, websites filled with quotes<\/a>, and many more that promise to help you transform your life. But it all starts by developing this amazing habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The trouble with happiness is that people don\u2019t practice it.<\/p>\n\u2014 Paul McKenna, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Everyday Bliss<\/em> Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Now, if you looking for ways to cultivate this attitude of appreciation, here are three suggestions on how to start a gratitude practice from Paul McKenna in his Everyday Bliss<\/em> Quest at Mindvalley:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When stressed, many of us focus on what\u2019s wrong or what could go wrong in our lives. It\u2019s not our fault, really. It\u2019s just that our brains are programmed for survival \u2014 it\u2019s called \u2018fight or flight.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Paul, who\u2019s also an internationally-recognized hypnotherapist, \u201cwhat we practice, we get good at.<\/em>\u201d So people who are thinking about what could go wrong all the time are training themselves to constantly be in a state of high alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The way you feel from moment to moment is a direct result of the way you are using your body and the pictures and sounds you are making in your mind.<\/p>\n\u2014 Paul McKenna, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Everyday Bliss<\/em> Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s where mindfulness can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experiencing the moment as it is enables you to get out of your head. Alone, it can help you clean up your \u2018mental mess,\u2019<\/a> which is especially beneficial for those looking at how to practice gratitude when depressed. Added to a gratitude practice, the results are astounding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What Paul suggests: <\/strong>Remember, you get good at what you practice, so make it a habit to focus on what\u2019s right instead of what\u2019s wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you notice yourself feeling positive emotions, take a moment to express your gratitude and acknowledge how good it feels. Make an intention to seek out more of these good feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA lot of people don\u2019t realize how much stress affects their lives,<\/em>\u201d Paul explains. He adds that stress impacts \u201cnot just their psychological well-being, but their physical well-being and health as well.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, the 2021 Stress in America survey<\/a> by the American Psychological Association found one in three Americans is so stressed that they sometimes struggle to make basic decisions, like what to wear or eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The reality is every one of us experiences stress. It\u2019s just part of who we are. So if you\u2019re looking for something to help bring down the stress and crank up the gratitude, then meditation is a great practice to turn to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What Paul suggests: <\/strong>It just so happens Paul has one of the best guided meditations<\/a> out there \u2014 The Big Mind. It\u2019s inspired by Zen Master Genpo Roshi and helps direct you towards inner peace in minutes, whether you\u2019re a seasoned or novice meditator.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to practice gratitude: 6 expert-backed techniques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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