Using Gratitude to Change Your Attitude

I recently bought a gratitude jar. Every time you find a penny, you toss it in the jar and say or write down something you are grateful for.

I was so excited to start filling my jar, so naturally, I ran around my apartment in search of every penny I could find. As I started dropping my handful of pennies in the jar and saying one thing I was thankful for as each penny clinked in the bottom, I realized something.... I have so much in my life that is worth appreciating. This completely turned my day around. I had a smile on my face all day and no one could disturb the sheer joy I felt for the life I was living.

I thought more about how many amazing things I am thankful for throughout the day. I began to wonder why I don't take the time to appreciate the small things in my life more often. Especially because I was capable of brightening my day so much.

So from here on out, whether I find a penny on the ground or not, I am going to make an effort to appreciate more in my life. It doesn't matter how big or small the situation might be, how negative or positive anything is, I am going to look for anything that I am grateful for.

We are capable of living the best and most fulfilling life possible. Let yourself live that life by being grateful for everything that walks into your life.

Grateful for all of you who read my blog

Violet