“The abundant research out there already had us convinced that gratitude is a powerful tool, but we wondered: Is it necessary to be deliberate about a gratitude practice, or is it enough to just feel grateful when we’re moved to? Emmons says a practice is the way to go. “Left to their own devices, our minds tend to hijack each and every opportunity for happiness,” Emmons explains. “Whether stemming from our own internal thoughts or to the daily news headlines, we are exposed to a constant drip of negativity.” To offset this chronic negativity, we need to continually and perpetually hear good news. “We need to constantly and regularly create and take in positive experiences,” says Emmons. “Gratitude is our best weapon, an ally to counter these internal and external threats that rob us of sustainable joy. In gratitude, we focus on the giftedness of life.”
Read the full article at BeWell : Why Having a gratitude Practice is a Game Changer and How to Start One .
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