Cultivate gratitude from "summary" of Unfuck Your Brain by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN
Gratitude is like a muscle, and you have to work it out regularly if you want it to get stronger. Just like building physical strength takes time and effort, cultivating gratitude also requires consistent practice. It's not enough to just think about being grateful once in a while; you have to actively engage with it on a regular basis. One way to cultivate gratitude is to keep a gratitude journal. This can be a simple notebook where you write down a few things you're grateful for each day. It doesn't have to be anything big or grandiose; even small things count. Maybe you're grateful for a delicious cup of coffee in the morning, a kind smile from a stranger, or a warm bed to sleep in at night. By focusing on these little moments of gratitude, you train your brain to notice and appreciate the good things in your life. Another way to cultivate gratitude is to express it out loud. Tell the people in your life how much you appreciate them. Say thank you to the barista who m...
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