Quote Of The Week

Gratitude is something that each one of us must practice on a daily basis, anxiety, or no anxiety. It makes us aware of all the good things in our lives that we usually take for granted.

Just saying thank you is not enough. It might give you instantaneous gratification, but to rewire your brain, it needs to become a habit. There are certain practices that you can adopt to make gratitude a regular part of your personality.

Maintain a gratitude journal, and every night, write down in it things that you are thankful for.

As you notice all the positive things in your life while penning them down, you realize that life is beautiful and there are so many memories to cherish that you had just hidden in a box that got lost somewhere in your brain.

This may seem silly, but it goes a long way towards practicing gratitude. Call up all your loved ones, and thank them for their presence in your life. Tell them how they’re being there enhances and enriches your life. You’ll start valuing your relatives more than ever and acknowledge how lucky you are that they’re a part of your life.

Practicing gratitude is not usually recommended as a remedy for relieving anxiety. It’s surprising how underrated it is. Nonetheless, it’s extremely effective. Anxiety usually occurs due to unwanted thoughts, worries, and fears.

By accepting and acknowledging that there are things in your life to be thankful for, you realize that your fears and worries are irrational, and don’t deserve so much time and attention. This helps ease anxiety and allows you to do the things you had been holding yourself back from doing. Worth a shot, right – dealing with anxiety and becoming a better person at the same time?

So what are you thankful for?