Cultivate gratitude from "summary" of Mind Over Mood, Second Edition by Dennis Greenberger,Christine A. Padesky
To cultivate gratitude means to actively work on recognizing and appreciating the positive aspects of one's life. This involves intentionally focusing on the things that one is grateful for, rather than dwelling on the negative or what is lacking. It is about shifting one's perspective to see the good in situations, people, and oneself. Gratitude can be cultivated through various practices, such as keeping a gratitude journal where one writes down things they are thankful for each day. This exercise helps to train the mind to notice and a...
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