Gratitude

Gratitude is often sold to us as the solution to everything. Just be thankful, and everything will get better, right? Well, not really. The thing is, being grateful doesn’t require you to ignore your problems or pretending everything is perfect. In fact, sometimes, the push to be constantly thankful can actually invalidate our real, tough…

There’s no shortage of advice out there telling you to be grateful. Pretty much everywhere you look, someone’s reminding you to count your blessings. Gratitude has become one of those go-to words in the self-help world, with people often insisting that it’s the key to happiness. While there’s definitely value in appreciating the good things…

Between work, relationships, and everything else, it can feel like you’re just trying to keep up in life. However, one of the best ways to get a handle on things isn’t by adding more to your plate or trying to force everything into place, but by actually practising gratitude. Sounds simple (and a bit cheesy,…

Sometimes life feels like one big tragedy, doesn’t it? Things pile up, one after another, and it feels like there’s no end in sight. Whether you’re facing personal loss, going through tough times at work, dealing with health issues, or just feeling overwhelmed by everything happening around you, it’s easy to forget the small things…

Life can get hectic, and it’s easy to focus on the big things—the big dreams, the huge milestones, the next big goal we want to hit. Unfortunately, that usually comes at the cost of forgetting the little things. These are the quiet, everyday moments that might not seem important at the time, but when you…

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of daily life and forget about the little things that really make life better. We’re often looking for the big, obvious moments of happiness — like promotions or big achievements — but the small, everyday things can make just as much of a difference in how…

Sure, it sounds a bit hokey, but gratitude really does have the power to transform your life. It’s more than just saying “thank you” when someone holds the door open or giving a quick nod to a nice gesture, though. A meaningful gratitude practice can improve your mental health, increase your resilience, and even strengthen…

When done right, gratitude can improve your mood, enhance your relationships, and even have positive effects on your physical health. The problem is that often time, it ends up feeling… a bit forced. When you’re told to “count your blessings” or “be thankful” in the middle of a rough day, it can feel like you’re…

There are days (or weeks, or months) when everything just feels like it’s falling apart, and being grateful seems like the last thing on your mind. You might be stuck in a tough spot, dealing with a stressful situation, or just feeling overwhelmed by life in general. It’s easy to focus on the chaos, the…