Could Gratitude really be a game changer for mental illnesses!-Ep#77

These are the notes that I made for today that i went by. links to videos is in the notes.

Gratitude vs thankfulness-

Thankfulness is a social norm applicable in general situations while gratitude is the special manifestation of spirituality, love, and affection. ... Grateful is a feeling while thankful is an act. When someone does something good to you, you feel grateful for him, and you offer your thanks to him as an action.

https://www.thewisdompost.com/law-of-attraction/gratitude/what-is-the-difference-between-gratitude-and-thankfulness/1163#:~:text=Thankfulness%20is%20a%20social%20norm,spirituality%2C%20love%2C%20and%20affection.&text=Grateful%20is%20a%20feeling%20while,to%20him%20as%20an%20action.

The 3 keys to gratitude-https://youtu.be/ewi0qlqrshE

The 3 keys are emote, extend, exercise.

At the beginning and end of each day use the 3 blessings exercise. Write and appreciate 3 things that you appreciate for that day. Within 2 weeks you should start seeing a change in your while attitude.

Gratitude exercise- each day say out loud what you are grateful for. 

Don't focus on the negative or you will reinforce the negative feelings. Practice it every day. Your mood, thoughts, and behavior will improve.

Gratitude will replace your victimhood and self-pity with joy and happiness. It will reform your subconscious.

If you want to let go of an emotion feel grateful.

Gratitude is especially helpful in healing childhood wounds.

When you practice gratitude you change yourself. When you change yourself then you change your world.

Watch this video! Min marker-2mins 18secs=cheryl crow- song-soak up the sun- it's not about getting what you want, it's about wanting what you've got!

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Intro and Outro song "Tough Love" by Paperboy Solo-g

Always remember two things

YOU ARE STRONGER than you think

AND

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!