If I stopped right now (I’ve been cleaning my house all day and feel crappy about it), like I actually stop, breathe and look around. I’m grateful I have a safe home. I’m grateful for the cooker I have to cook on, and the meals I have access to because I have a functioning kitchen.
So have a look around now, do you have a comfy bed that allows you rest? Do you have a pet that loves you unconditionally? Maybe the sun is shining. Do you have running water and a functioning bathroom that allows you to stay clean. You can be grateful for literally anything.
I remind myself, that everything that I have in this life is something that at an earlier time I didn’t have.
However dire and dreadful a situation might appear – because of the loss of somebody or something dear to us – there is always that time when we did not have anything at all and were yet to receive and become aware of this precious gift.
Also compare yourself with a person of another place or time and clearly see how much better off we are today.
Finally, whatever the loss may be: there are still so many more things to be grateful for. Your body, whatever condition it is in: you still have it. I’m grateful for that
I hope this helps you, one step at a time.
However, things can get dark sometimes, but daylight will usually follow, parties aren’t meant to last either..
Thats finding a balance is so important, understand that you can’t be happy or sad all the time. If indeed you find yourself sad all the time it would be prudent to see a doctor as it may be biological , or physical complication.
P.S Good luck in/on your journey hope there will be sunshine for you 😊💪🏻👍🏻 Be safe and stay ace! G
Get deeply into my thoughts and think of something positive that happened that day (there’s always something good that happen everyday even tho it’s simple)
My boys
Ryan, Lewis
New home
Ryan. True partner/soul mate
I will heal, this is temporary everything happens for a reason
When things feel really bad I reel things off in list form such as: I’m grateful for my family, nature, coffee, nice car, ability to drive, holidays, being able to buy food etc etc
The more you say, the more things come to you and you start to remember things aren’t so bad. If I am feeling really bad one day I will repeat this several times throughout that day. Anytime I notice that I am having bad thoughts I replace them with my gratitude list.
On such dark days we have to make ourselves to be greatful for everything that make your life beautiful. I personally try do some activities that make me cheerful and happy. One such thing is to spend time with my family and friends. These people are the ones who will be always with you till the end so spend some quality time with them and share your feelings or any thoughts. I am sure that they will make your dark days so happy by comforting and pampering you. You can also socialise and go for a walk.
When your happy and cheerful you definitely feel greatful.
I also think about the people close to me, and traditionally we think of how much people mean to us. However, I like to think about how much I mean to them. How important I am in their lives, and how I help other people. This brings me joy and confidence, and gratitude that I'm helping others.
That, too, is a perspective.
I flip the switch by looking in
another direction.
There are, if I look at it, side-by-side things to laugh about right
next to things to cry about.
That's when I see the truth.
I have lots to be grateful for; so it becomes my choice. Every little step I make changes me.
Then the feelings of gratitude do flow as I acknowledge and accept
the energy of my thankful list.
Actually getting to the gratitude app is often by virtue of stubbornness and a dislike of losing a streak 😆
Breath and believe in your self !
And think about the one thing that you can say that you are proud of and just keep thinking about it and give thinking about the ways you can use that thing on which you are proud of that's it.
Hope could be useful xoxo
take the time to do it
if you belive it it will be true
So give urself time. It gets easier with consistency of habit. Keep at find sgh to be grateful every day. Trust me it's worth it