{"id":50271,"date":"2024-02-29T14:51:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T01:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nz.therastore.co\/?p=50271"},"modified":"2024-02-29T16:59:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T03:59:16","slug":"developing-an-attitude-of-gratitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nz.therastore.co\/learn\/blog\/lifestyle\/developing-an-attitude-of-gratitude\/","title":{"rendered":"How to develop an attitude of gratitude"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When was the last time you stopped and reflected on how<\/em> you approach your life, rather than examining the contents of it?<\/p>\n One of the greatest choices we can exercise to navigate our lives is the power of positive thinking. Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How we answer this age-old question changes our outlook on life \u2013 and it may even affect our health.<\/p>\n Life is about education, work, courage, honour, empathy and resilience in the face of hardship. Real contentment comes from a feeling that your life is worthwhile, that it is dissolved into something meaningful and great. That leads to gratitude, which is an indispensable part of happiness.<\/p>\n Planting small seeds of gratitude everyday encourages us to have a positive attitude towards challenging situations in our life. It can help to evoke qualities such as patience and humility, helping us to see and appreciate the goodness already present in our lives that we might not be aware of.<\/p>\n Cicero, the great Roman statesman, once said: “Gratitude is the greatest of virtues, and the parent of all the others.”<\/p>\n The key to cultivating gratitude is to feel immense appreciation for the life that we are given, and make a conscious effort to look at what’s good, right and valuable in our lives rather than what’s missing. Being grateful doesn’t cost any money and it certainly doesn’t take much time, but research reveals that the benefits are enormous:<\/p>\n It takes only 5 minutes in the morning to connect with yourself, to connect with nature and run through a \u201cgratitude scan\u201d\u2026 you will find that it totally transforms your day!<\/p>\n The most common method for cultivating gratitude is by keeping a “gratitude journal” in which you can record experiences that you are grateful for. Examples include taking notice of something in nature, a pleasant conversation with a friend, a good cup of coffee or helping someone with a problem. Write in this journal before you go to bed – this will help to wind-down from whatever stress you may have faced during the day, and will have the power to transform your life in a positive way.<\/p>\n One way we can express our gratitude which makes us feel even happier is by giving to causes that are important to us or to our families and is also a community need.<\/p>\n Here at TheraStore, we have made a conscious decision to identify such opportunities for \u2018giving back\u2019. We are a KidsCan charity partner to support Kiwi kids affected by poverty so they can have the opportunity of a better future. Also, through our association with Bihar School of Yoga (BSY), we are now offering their yoga publications for sale<\/a><\/u>. All book sale proceeds are being donated back to BSY, to support their untiring efforts in improving the lives of underprivileged villagers in India.<\/p>\n Gratitude is an amazing tool that can help shape our lives and lead us toward a higher state of consciousness.<\/p>\n We all have the ability and opportunity to cultivate gratitude. Simply take a few moments to focus on all that you have \u2013 developing this \u201cattitude of gratitude\u201d is one of the simplest ways to improve your satisfaction with life.<\/p>\n So, what are you grateful for in your life and what causes do you identify with?<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space] The power of gratitude & positivity<\/h2>\n
What are the health benefits of gratitude?<\/h2>\n
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How to cultivate gratitude in your life<\/h2>\n
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Gratitude and the spirit of giving<\/h2>\n
A final word on gratitude<\/h2>\n