5 Gratitude-Building Strategies to Uplift Your Mood

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Most of us are constantly under pressure and on the go with our fast-paced lifestyles. It's only natural for us to occasionally feel worn out or even a bit down from time to time, especially for the last two years due to the Pandemic.

The good news is that something as simple as refocusing your attention from your challenges to acknowledging the things you are grateful for in your life can instantly boost your mood.

Studies show that practicing gratitude often can raise your mood and boost your self-esteem, willpower, long-term health, and even your level of success in life!

To develop your sense of gratitude, try the following exercises:

1. Keep a list of the things you're grateful for. The next time you feel angry, frustrated, or a bit depressed, make a list of five things you are thankful for. Making a list helps you to stop obsessing over the current situation.

• Consider keeping a gratitude journal to record the things and events in your life for which you are grateful. Over time, you create a tangible record of all of the positive aspects of your life.

2. Start the day on a positive note. Set the tone and focus your day with affirmation by declaring the day as a success each morning.

• Self-questions can be a great way to focus on the positive aspects of your life. For example: "What's something good that is happening right now," "What opportunities await me today," or "Whose love am I grateful for?"

3. Perform random acts of kindness. You can increase your gratitude by being someone else's reason to be thankful. Practice random acts of kindness by unexpectedly helping others.

• What may seem like a small act to you can be a massive act of generosity to someone in need. Look for opportunities each day to help someone else. The other person will be thankful for your generosity, and you'll be grateful for the boost in your self-esteem and mood.

4. A picture is worth a thousand words. Why not document the things you're grateful for by recording them on a vlog?

· Save notes of gratitude in a jar. Too busy to make gratitude lists or keep a gratitude journal? Try writing short letters about appreciation to yourself and keeping them in a jar!

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