Developing a Mindset of Gratitude that keeps you Grounded

Gratitude

Do you typically find yourself in more of a negative thought pattern, a complainer, or pessimist or do you find it easier to look on the brighter side of circumstances?

In either case, a practice in brainstorming about things for which you are grateful just might be a fun and rewarding activity.  

Grab a notebook, a journal or several sheets of paper and review the categories below.

After a short review, try to come up with as many things as you can in each category. Write them down under each heading. Leave space for more because later you will have other things pop up that you will want to add. Some categories may create negative thoughts and in that case, do your best to think of something positive that came from a negative experience.

Add any new categories or headings!

Each day, ponder some of your most grateful moments. When you are down, a little stressed or feeling sorry for your current circumstances, think about things on your list and think about someone else who just might have it worse. 

Overtime, developing a mindset of gratitude changes perspective and keeps one more balanced.

The List:

·       Friends you have had

·       People that had great influence in your life

For example: Teachers, Mentors, Bosses

·       Favorite concerts

·       Favorite trips and vacations

·       Places you have lived

·       Schools you attended

·       Pets

·       Jobs you have had

·       Foods you enjoy

·       Your first car and other cars you have had. Cars that friends had that you got to ride in

·       Favorite memories with friends and / or family

·       Favorite Relatives

·       Theme parks and favorite rides

·       Memorable Birthdays and favorite presents

·       Accomplishments and awards

·       Instruments you have learned to play

·       When you won something unexpected like a drawing you put your name in

·       Favorite songs and bands

·       Educational experiences

·       Your spouse

·       Past romances

·       Your parents

·       Your children or nieces and nephews

·       Sports you played or still play and specific memorable games

·       Technology that you enjoy and utilize

·       Specific things you have experienced in nature (for example a time that you saw an eagle while on a hike or a snake, etc.)

·       Your health

·       Times when you were injured and things could have been much worse.

·       Your houses

·       Where you live right now

·       Something you did where you overcame a fear.

·       Learning how to ride a bike

·       Negative experiences that turned into a positive

·       Times when someone helped you out

·       Paying off a debt

·       Talents that you have

·       Your spiritual life and big or little miracles

·       Simple things in life that we take for granted like clean running water, food supply, electricity, freedoms, etc.

Keep thinking and come up with more ideas.

I hope this helps you develop a mindset of gratitude.

I am grateful that you came to my website and downloaded this sheet.

Have a fun day!

Kelly