The Power of Practicing Gratitude and the Benefits

Have you ever noticed that some people maintain a positive attitude no matter what is happening around them? Just like most people, they appreciate good times, they also seem to be positive even when something negative occurs. This positive attitude is cultivated by practicing gratitude. When you practice gratitude, you find a powerful way to overlook negativity and instead look at the small things that make your life feel lovely.

What is Gratitude?

According to science, gratitude is more than an action. It is a positive emotion that serves the biological purpose. It is an acknowledgment of goodness we have received. Where do you know you have gratitude?

Practicing Gratitude

The first way to be grateful is to appreciate everything big and small in your life. Recognizing and appreciating all that you are thankful for in your life is your gratitude practice. Don't leave anything out when practicing gratitude. When you practice appreciating things in your life, you may feel more inner peace.

• Celebrate the Present
• Many of us have heard the phrase: "There is no time like the present. The past is gone, and the future is unseen; there is only now, the present moment."
  
  Intend to appreciate what you do in the present moment; whether it is walking, typing, talking, smiling, or crying. Feel everything, and you could have the best feeling of gratitude.
  
  
• Spend time with loved ones
• If you are struggling to feel gratitude, spend time with people you love. They will help you to strengthen your feelings of gratitude.
  
  Being grateful helps ignite happiness. If you create a gratitude practice, you'll find that no problem is too big. Stepping into gratitude becomes easier when you appreciate all the things in your life.