It's no lie that many people will set all types of goals
as they enter a new chapter of their lives and a new decade. The feeling
of working toward a goal can feel exciting. The eager and willing to move forward
can display growth in so many ways.
However, there is also the period between
setting the goal and achieving it that can bring many ups and downs in one's journey.
The trials can cause discouragement, frustration, and even doubt. When one adds
into their daily routine, the practice of gratitude. It can significantly help someone
to overcome any hurdle and help to relieve some of the stress that comes with
seeing their goals through.
Practicing gratitude allows you to focus on the present
moment. I have also found that it helps and reminds you to be thankful for the
things you currently have while working toward something better. Several studies show how practicing gratitude can improve your mood during
times of adversity.
Plus, it also helps to improve your outlook when working
toward a goal. When practicing gratitude, it allows you to have a great way to
shift your attention from the outcome. Therefore, you can be able to express
appreciation for the here and now.
Here are a few great ways to work towards a goal:
Discover ways to express gratitude for the ability to
pursue a goal outside of your daily norm.
Give yourself grace while being kind to yourself during
the process.
It's key to remember that achieving goals takes time and
patience. Remember to enjoy the journey. It's human nature to will learn
several lessons along the way that can spark other ideas and ambitions.
A gratitude practice can allow you to recognize how far
you have come when you reach a rough patch in your journey and highlight
current things that you can be thankful for.
A few practical exercises you use
to practice gratitude regularly include:
Writing down everything you are grateful for
I love doing this, so much that when I was shopping in my
local Marshall's store, I found a gratitude box. (I was shocked too, so you know
I had to buy it.) It was still left in the store just for me. As soon as I made
it home, I took the notes out of it and wrote down what I am grateful for.
I find that physically writing down anything that I am grateful for daily is a great
way to get in the habit of practicing gratitude. You can even journal daily in a
physical notebook or app your appreciation.
Expressing Gratitude For Small Wins
Whenever you are working toward a goal, it can be easy to
only see the big picture. There's a lot of talk about creating and daily staring
at a self-made vision board, but let's are honest. Anyone can create a vision
board. It's about placing the effort towards the goals that manifest the overall
vision. Throughout the process of achieving your goals, you should celebrate
small wins along the way as well. Every step that puts you closer to your end
goal is one to be thankful for.
Set A Graditiude Alarm
Set aside a specific time of the day that you can use to
pray, journal, meditate, or even just reflect on any and all things that you are
grateful for. I know how hectic life can get. Sometimes we can lose sight of the
good in our lives when so many bad things start happening. Don't allow the bad
to cast a shadow on everything you should be grateful for.
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