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to create a bounty of positive change By Shannon Swenson

Consistent gratitude is one of the most powerful tools that you can use for a brighter tomorrow. Gratitude doesn’t necessarily create any changes outside of yourself; however, it does open you up to other opportunities.

As you become aware of the multitude of blessings already in your life, you may begin to focus on abundance more. This can set you on a path rich in optimism.

Transformation happens as you begin to express genuine gratitude to others and start feeling gratitude for everything that brings you joy.

BECOME RECEPTIVE TO ABUNDANCE

A great way to increase your awareness of the abundance you already have is to start a gratitude journal. Just open your notebook once a day and take a few minutes to write down everything you’re thankful for.

You can feel grateful for anything. On days when you think you have absolutely nothing to be appreciative for, take stock of the little things like the air you’re breathing or the food in your pantry.

Once you realize that there are so many things to be grateful for, you’ll find that you can think of more and more blessings in your life.

After several weeks of journaling in this way, you may find that you’re spontaneously running into “good luck.” This “luck” has to do with training your brain to spot opportunities. You’ve convinced your subconscious that you’re swimming in abundance.

GRATITUDE IS A TOOL

Gratitude can put you on the path to becoming a stronger person. Use gratitude proactively to arm yourself against negativity and tough times. Focus on what you do have as opposed to what you don’t have.

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A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology entitled “Counting Blessings versus Burdens: An Experimental Investigation of Gratitude and Subjective Well-being in Daily Life” found that those who maintained a grateful attitude experienced greater physical and psychological well-being.

The study claims that daily gratitude increases self-esteem. It also reduces materialism, envy, and self-centered tendencies. Gratitude can also help you to form more meaningful relationships and generate social capital. People who consistently express gratitude are trusted more than those who don’t.

All these effects combine to create new opportunities in your life that you wouldn’t have noticed otherwise. So, start a gratitude journal and open yourself up to the possibility of abundance!

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