How To Remain Grateful

In our daily life, it is all too easy to lose sight of the good things. We tend to get lost in negativity and stress, and we are also affected by the opinions and drama of those around us. At times it can be overwhelming.

In these moments we lose our sense of spiritual awareness and connection. I often speak with clients who experience exactly this. Indeed, it takes practice and re-commitment on a daily basis, in order to maintain our balance and inner peace, and remain true to our beliefs and mantras.

One of our own worst enemies is actually our false beliefs about ourselves. It is so easy to allow self-doubt to take over and let the negative thoughts creep in. Self-worth is a daily challenge for most, if not all of us.

To remain grounded and positive, I find that doing my daily gratitude list really helps get me back to that spiritual place within. When you are feeling low, or have had a stressful day, try keeping the following set of reminders posted as a list on your fridge, or somewhere you can see it daily. It will help change your focus.

What am I grateful for today? Who or what made my life easier or better today?

Did I allow negativity to affect me today? How can I remain grounded and avoid that next time?

Is there a better way I can deal with that difficult person or situation?

To be grateful is to find blessings in everything. This is the most powerful attitude to adopt, for there are blessings in everything ~ Alan Cohen

What positive contribution did I bring to the world today?

Did I feel connected to my spiritual side today?

How can I make tomorrow a better day?

It’s not always easy to remain grateful, centered and grounded in our daily lives, but it can be done. You can walk through this world with your head held high and feel good, despite what is going on around you. It is all about being aware and counting your blessings.

Be aware of what is going on around you, be aware of how it is affecting you, and be aware of how you can remain authentically you, despite all of it. You are a beautiful spiritual being living an exciting human life. Know that whatever it is you are going through, everything is only temporary. And always be thankful for all the good things in your life, no matter how limited or humble they may be.