How To Be More Thankful

Life may seem unfair to most of us and the feeling of discontentment can raise its ugly head at the slightest provocation. Perhaps, a great deal of it is triggered by our tendency to not to be thankful enough for the good things we posses in life. Undue comparisons, a bad day at the workplace or a petty fight with your spouse can make you feel distressed and dejected. However, you have to fight such negative vibes and look at the brighter side of life, in order to learn to be more thankful. Learning to be thankful about the simple joys of life will make your life better and more fruitful. Read the article to find some useful tips on how to be more thankful and enjoy your life.

No matter what your physical or mental health is like, you should always appreciate the fact that it could have been worse. You may be suffering from a dozen ailments, but it is always better than the worst. You should be thankful for the current status of your health. Look at people who have a poorer health than yours and you will realize how you are better off than a lot of people. Be grateful for what you have than cribbing over that it could have been better.

 

The tendency to take people for granted equates to devaluing them. When was the last time when you thanked your family and friends for their constant support? They have always been around and have been your pillar of strength standing by your side in the toughest of problems. We realize the value of certain things when we know that we can’t have them forever. Don’t forget to be thankful to your friends and family just because they are always there.

 

Appreciate the opportunities that you have had in life, for there are many who continue to struggle all their lives. Be grateful for the numerous exciting opportunities that might have come your way and helped you to become what you are today. Consider yourself lucky to have things going your way, whenever so happened. What you have in life may not be in proportion to your expectations, but it should not stop you from being pleased with whatever you have got.

You may dream about owning a palatial home one day, but don’t disown the fact that you have a safe roof over your head, food to eat and other necessities. There are millions of people around, for whom a meal per day is a luxury they can’t afford. This is not to say that always draw such comparisons that make you feel better. You just have to realize that you have so much to thank for, even as you feel disheartened for some of your dreams not being fulfilled.