{"id":3699,"date":"2023-05-02T11:29:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T11:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.mindletic.com\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2023-05-10T15:35:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:35:04","slug":"blog-the-power-of-gratitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/lt\/blog-the-power-of-gratitude\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Gratitude"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3699\" class=\"elementor elementor-3699\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5833f21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5833f21\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b5881a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7b5881a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-visual-gratitude-284x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3700\" alt=\"Abstract round figures, the power of gratitude. Mindletic blog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-visual-gratitude-284x300.png 284w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-visual-gratitude-970x1024.png 970w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-visual-gratitude-768x811.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-visual-gratitude-1454x1536.png 1454w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-visual-gratitude-1939x2048.png 1939w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figures-visual-gratitude-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-50c308f\" data-id=\"50c308f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d78c61f elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d78c61f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cce90c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cce90c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-qa=\"gridtextbox:zg2vsl\"><div class=\"layout-element layout-element--layout layout-element transition transition--undefined\"><div id=\"Mf_1ZwH6gKC0H9VoTlTym\" class=\"text-box layout-element__component layout-element__component--GridTextBox\" data-qa=\"gridtextbox:mf_1zwh6gkc0h9votltym\"><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>Positive psychology defines gratitude as more than feeling thankful: it is a deeper appreciation for someone (or something) that produces longer-lasting positivity. It is a recognition of value independent of monetary worth. Spontaneously generated from within, it is an affirmation of goodness and warmth. In fact, it is a social emotion that signals our recognition of the things others have done for us. It strengthens relationships, and its roots run deep in evolutionary history\u2014emanating from the survival value of helping others and being helped in return.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4bfb74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d4bfb74\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c4f2f4\" data-id=\"7c4f2f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90df57f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"90df57f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fba8ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fba8ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is gratitude?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aeb1a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aeb1a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to Dr. Robert Emmons, the feeling of gratitude involves two stages:<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>1. First comes the acknowledgement of goodness in one\u2019s life.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">In a state of gratitude, we say yes to life. We affirm that all in all, life is good and has elements that make it worth living and rich in texture. The acknowledgement that we have received something gratifies us, both by its presence and by the effort the giver put into choosing it.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>2. Gratitude is recognizing that some of the sources of this goodness lie outside the self.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">One can be grateful to other people, to animals, and the world, but not to oneself. At this stage, we recognize the goodness in our lives and who to thank for it, i.e., those who made sacrifices so that we could be happy.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e98b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28e98b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Being more grateful may bring a positive impact on your life: <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b9f024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b9f024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Enhanced Well-being<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5f1564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5f1564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">Grateful people are more agreeable, more open, and less neurotic.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35502db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35502db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Deeper relationships<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bed5307 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bed5307\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">Giving thanks to those who have helped you strengthens your relationships and promotes\u00a0 relationship formation and maintenance, as well as relationship connection and satisfaction.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-807dd05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"807dd05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Improved Optimism<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c6d581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c6d581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">People who focus on gratitude show more optimism in many areas of their lives, including health and exercise.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f905af8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f905af8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Increased Happiness<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1e55e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1e55e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">In the pursuit of happiness and life satisfaction, gratitude offers a long-lasting effect in a positive feedback loop of sorts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b15a894 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b15a894\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stronger Self-Control<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-875c825 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"875c825\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">Showing that emotion can foster self-control and discovering a way to reduce impatience with a\u00a0 simple gratitude exercise opens up tremendous possibilities for reducing a wide range of societal ills from impulse buying and insufficient saving to obesity and smoking.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e26046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e26046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Better physical and mental health<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df53e17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df53e17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">The feeling of appreciation helps us to have healthier minds and healthier bodies.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37be9ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37be9ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Increased Self-Esteem<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3edce1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3edce1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">People who are more grateful in life are also more satisfied with themselves partly due to their ability to appreciate other peoples\u2019 accomplishments. As a result &#8211; they tend to have higher levels of self-esteem.<\/p><section id=\"LIC0tODD0tzhge6fSssnU\" class=\"block block--grid\" data-v-5f050507=\"\"><div class=\"block-layout block-layout--layout\" data-v-5f050507=\"\"><div class=\"layout-element layout-element--layout layout-element transition transition--undefined\"><div id=\"kpOSaT_RBas3r02zGG93b\" class=\"text-box layout-element__component layout-element__component--GridTextBox\" data-qa=\"gridtextbox:kposat_rbas3r02zgg93b\"><p class=\"body-large\">You might think it feels inauthentic to try and force gratitude. Don&#8217;t worry &#8211; that\u2019s how most of us feel. But it is a powerful way of reprogramming your subconscious mind into feeling positive and happy when we are so accustomed to negative thinking, worrying, and criticizing ourselves. By cultivating gratitude, you not only reduce worry and fear; you can replace them with love and joy.\u00a0 And best of all, you refocus on what you have instead of what you lack. 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It is a recognition of value independent of monetary worth. Spontaneously generated from within, it is an affirmation of goodness and warmth. In fact, it is a social emotion that signals our recognition of the things others have done for us. It strengthens relationships, and its roots run deep in evolutionary history\u2014emanating from the survival value of helping others and being helped in return. What is gratitude? According to Dr. Robert Emmons, the feeling of gratitude involves two stages: 1. First comes the acknowledgement of goodness in one\u2019s life.&nbsp; In a state of gratitude, we say yes to life. We affirm that all in all, life is good and has elements that make it worth living and rich in texture. The acknowledgement that we have received something gratifies us, both by its presence and by the effort the giver put into choosing it. 2. Gratitude is recognizing that some of the sources of this goodness lie outside the self. One can be grateful to other people, to animals, and the world, but not to oneself. At this stage, we recognize the goodness in our lives and who to thank for it, i.e., those who made sacrifices so that we could be happy.&nbsp; Being more grateful may bring a positive impact on your life: Enhanced Well-being Grateful people are more agreeable, more open, and less neurotic.&nbsp; Deeper relationships Giving thanks to those who have helped you strengthens your relationships and promotes&nbsp; relationship formation and maintenance, as well as relationship connection and satisfaction. Improved Optimism People who focus on gratitude show more optimism in many areas of their lives, including health and exercise. Increased Happiness In the pursuit of happiness and life satisfaction, gratitude offers a long-lasting effect in a positive feedback loop of sorts. Stronger Self-Control Showing that emotion can foster self-control and discovering a way to reduce impatience with a&nbsp; simple gratitude exercise opens up tremendous possibilities for reducing a wide range of societal ills from impulse buying and insufficient saving to obesity and smoking.&nbsp; Better physical and mental health The feeling of appreciation helps us to have healthier minds and healthier bodies.&nbsp; Increased Self-Esteem People who are more grateful in life are also more satisfied with themselves partly due to their ability to appreciate other peoples\u2019 accomplishments. As a result &#8211; they tend to have higher levels of self-esteem. You might think it feels inauthentic to try and force gratitude. Don&#8217;t worry &#8211; that\u2019s how most of us feel. But it is a powerful way of reprogramming your subconscious mind into feeling positive and happy when we are so accustomed to negative thinking, worrying, and criticizing ourselves. By cultivating gratitude, you not only reduce worry and fear; you can replace them with love and joy.&nbsp; And best of all, you refocus on what you have instead of what you lack. For the coming days, we prepared a few exercises that help to cultivate gratitude. 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It is a recognition of value independent of monetary worth. Spontaneously generated from within, it is an affirmation of goodness and warmth. In fact, it is a social emotion that signals our recognition of the things others have done for us. It strengthens relationships, and its roots run deep in evolutionary history\u2014emanating from the survival value of helping others and being helped in return. What is gratitude? According to Dr. Robert Emmons, the feeling of gratitude involves two stages: 1. First comes the acknowledgement of goodness in one\u2019s life.&nbsp; In a state of gratitude, we say yes to life. We affirm that all in all, life is good and has elements that make it worth living and rich in texture. The acknowledgement that we have received something gratifies us, both by its presence and by the effort the giver put into choosing it. 2. Gratitude is recognizing that some of the sources of this goodness lie outside the self. One can be grateful to other people, to animals, and the world, but not to oneself. At this stage, we recognize the goodness in our lives and who to thank for it, i.e., those who made sacrifices so that we could be happy.&nbsp; Being more grateful may bring a positive impact on your life: Enhanced Well-being Grateful people are more agreeable, more open, and less neurotic.&nbsp; Deeper relationships Giving thanks to those who have helped you strengthens your relationships and promotes&nbsp; relationship formation and maintenance, as well as relationship connection and satisfaction. Improved Optimism People who focus on gratitude show more optimism in many areas of their lives, including health and exercise. Increased Happiness In the pursuit of happiness and life satisfaction, gratitude offers a long-lasting effect in a positive feedback loop of sorts. Stronger Self-Control Showing that emotion can foster self-control and discovering a way to reduce impatience with a&nbsp; simple gratitude exercise opens up tremendous possibilities for reducing a wide range of societal ills from impulse buying and insufficient saving to obesity and smoking.&nbsp; Better physical and mental health The feeling of appreciation helps us to have healthier minds and healthier bodies.&nbsp; Increased Self-Esteem People who are more grateful in life are also more satisfied with themselves partly due to their ability to appreciate other peoples\u2019 accomplishments. As a result &#8211; they tend to have higher levels of self-esteem. You might think it feels inauthentic to try and force gratitude. Don&#8217;t worry &#8211; that\u2019s how most of us feel. But it is a powerful way of reprogramming your subconscious mind into feeling positive and happy when we are so accustomed to negative thinking, worrying, and criticizing ourselves. By cultivating gratitude, you not only reduce worry and fear; you can replace them with love and joy.&nbsp; And best of all, you refocus on what you have instead of what you lack. For the coming days, we prepared a few exercises that help to cultivate gratitude. 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It is a recognition of value independent of monetary worth. Spontaneously generated from within, it is an affirmation of goodness and warmth. In fact, it is a social emotion that signals our recognition of the things others have done for us. It strengthens relationships, and its roots run deep in evolutionary history\u2014emanating from the survival value of helping others and being helped in return. What is gratitude? According to Dr. Robert Emmons, the feeling of gratitude involves two stages: 1. First comes the acknowledgement of goodness in one\u2019s life.&nbsp; In a state of gratitude, we say yes to life. We affirm that all in all, life is good and has elements that make it worth living and rich in texture. The acknowledgement that we have received something gratifies us, both by its presence and by the effort the giver put into choosing it. 2. Gratitude is recognizing that some of the sources of this goodness lie outside the self. One can be grateful to other people, to animals, and the world, but not to oneself. At this stage, we recognize the goodness in our lives and who to thank for it, i.e., those who made sacrifices so that we could be happy.&nbsp; Being more grateful may bring a positive impact on your life: Enhanced Well-being Grateful people are more agreeable, more open, and less neurotic.&nbsp; Deeper relationships Giving thanks to those who have helped you strengthens your relationships and promotes&nbsp; relationship formation and maintenance, as well as relationship connection and satisfaction. Improved Optimism People who focus on gratitude show more optimism in many areas of their lives, including health and exercise. Increased Happiness In the pursuit of happiness and life satisfaction, gratitude offers a long-lasting effect in a positive feedback loop of sorts. Stronger Self-Control Showing that emotion can foster self-control and discovering a way to reduce impatience with a&nbsp; simple gratitude exercise opens up tremendous possibilities for reducing a wide range of societal ills from impulse buying and insufficient saving to obesity and smoking.&nbsp; Better physical and mental health The feeling of appreciation helps us to have healthier minds and healthier bodies.&nbsp; Increased Self-Esteem People who are more grateful in life are also more satisfied with themselves partly due to their ability to appreciate other peoples\u2019 accomplishments. As a result &#8211; they tend to have higher levels of self-esteem. You might think it feels inauthentic to try and force gratitude. Don&#8217;t worry &#8211; that\u2019s how most of us feel. But it is a powerful way of reprogramming your subconscious mind into feeling positive and happy when we are so accustomed to negative thinking, worrying, and criticizing ourselves. By cultivating gratitude, you not only reduce worry and fear; you can replace them with love and joy.&nbsp; And best of all, you refocus on what you have instead of what you lack. For the coming days, we prepared a few exercises that help to cultivate gratitude. 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