Gratitude is a spontaneous feeling and one of the most powerful generators of happiness. When you experience gratitude, your body and mind are aligned and at peace. Research has demonstrated that practicing mindfulness and gratitude, being present and making a conscious effort to be reflective on one’s life and to appreciate its blessings, can generate emotions of pure optimism and confidence.
We often focus on the negative aspects of our lives, like what could have been better; which can trigger feelings of stress, sadness, resentment, or even low self-esteem. In psychology, the reciprocal inhibition theory states you can’t feel two contradicting states at the same time. As an example, it’s impossible to be sad and grateful simultaneously. Fortunately, through the practice of mindful awareness, you can train your mind toward gratitude.
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