Cultivate resilience through gratitude practices from "summary" of Resilient by Rick Hanson, PhD,Forrest Hanson
One way to build resilience is by strengthening your sense of gratitude. When you practice gratitude, you shift your focus from what's wrong to what's right in your life. This doesn't mean ignoring difficulties or denying pain; it means seeing the whole picture. Gratitude is like a spotlight that can illuminate the good in your life, even when things are tough. By acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of your life, you can cultivate a sense of abundance and well-being. This can help you weather the storms that inevitably come your way. Gratitude practices can take many forms. You might start a gratitude journal, where you write down three t...
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