{"id":4436,"date":"2011-02-23T08:32:16","date_gmt":"2011-02-23T16:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=4436"},"modified":"2013-09-05T08:28:59","modified_gmt":"2013-09-05T16:28:59","slug":"day-37-3-simple-ways-gratitude-can-change-your-life-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/day-37-3-simple-ways-gratitude-can-change-your-life-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 37: 3 Simple Ways Gratitude Can Change Your Life \u2013 It Works!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is the single biggest roadblock to your dreams?<\/p>\n

Fear. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Is fear of the unknown, fear of losing control, or fear of making the wrong decision keeping you from the life you\u2019ve been longing to live? Is your confidence being sucked dry by your fears?<\/p>\n

I have the perfect antidote – gratitude.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The power of gratitude is unrivaled by any other emotion, even love. In gratitude there can be no fear. If you don\u2019t believe me, the next time you are afraid or worrying about the future, stop and be grateful for anything, then notice what happens.<\/p>\n

Just by thinking the words \u201cI\u2019m grateful for\u2026\u201d can change your entire outlook on life in that moment.<\/p>\n

Do you allow your fears to overcome you, forcing you into the fetal position, distracting you from the power of truth that lies deep within your soul? Of course, if you were being attacked by a band of murderous thieves, gratitude most likely won\u2019t save your life. But the real question is much more simple\u2026are the fears holding you back the \u201csave my life\u201d kinds of fears?<\/p>\n

Then why do you continue to allow them to rape your confidence, and steal your hopes, dreams and aspirations of who you want to be?<\/p>\n

#1: The Power of Gratitude Doesn\u2019t Equal The Value Of The Subject<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The little things really do matter and they can be your building blocks to unwavering confidence. You can be grateful for big things like your health or a roof over your head. But you can also be grateful for a new episode of your favorite TV show or even ice cream in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter what you are grateful for, the effect is the same – you feel lighter, are more present and usually gain perspective on the fear that is trying to gain control of you. It\u2019s the frequency level of gratitude itself, not the perceived importance of the object that makes the power shifts in your heart, mind, body and soul.<\/p>\n

Sometimes just being aware how blessed you are to have the sight to see a bird fly can inspire a moment of gratitude.<\/p>\n

#2: The Power of Gratitude Is Your Key To Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n

John A Walsh, Senior EVP of ESPN recently told me, \u201cThe key to success is fearlessness combined with a commitment to being open to learning new things.\u201d<\/p>\n

While fear can be the catalyst for anger, it can also be a mechanism for massive transformation, as long as you are aware of it and learn to control it. One of the ways to be fearless is to be in a constant state of gratitude for everything that comes your way. See every roadblock as your friend – as if they are the universe\u2019s way of helping you stop, regroup, get focused and centered.<\/p>\n

Gratitude is the key to making this happen effortlessly. By managing your fears, you can move into a state of fearlessness and confidence to be open to new ideas and opportunities that come your way. Wait until you get really good at this and start taunting life to \u201cbring it on\u201d, because you are confident there is nothing you can\u2019t handle and know on the other side of every great challenge is a huge space for celebrating.<\/p>\n

#3: Gratitude Is Contagious<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Just one dose of gratitude and your dance partners, \u201cMs. Worry Wart\u201d and \u201cMr. What If\u201d, fade into wimpy wall flowers. (Good riddance – they are the worst dance partners you could pick on the planet to ask to polka.)<\/p>\n

Start tapping your toes to the tune of the three G\u2019s: Gratitude, Grace and Giving.<\/p>\n

Start each day and end each night with three affirmations of gratitude. Show grace to the people you love by being grateful for them, especially in moments when all you really want is for them to grovel for your forgiveness. Be grateful people in your life care enough about your opinion to argue with you by remembering the opposite of love is not hate, it\u2019s indifference.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s in your most stressful moments you should find ways to tap into gratitude not griping.<\/p>\n

Believe every situation, person, and perceived slap in the face is there to serve YOU
\nBeing grateful in times of duress isn\u2019t always easy, until you see \u201cit works.\u201d Trust me, there are very few \u201cpush buttons\u201d in life, but in this case, if you do nothing else today, find gratitude.<\/p>\n

Try giving gift of gratitude to others and watch as it comes back tenfold. The light inside of you is dying to shine so glow with gratitude – gifting you and those around you into magical moments of greatness.<\/p>\n

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Lori Taylor is a direct marketing specialist<\/span><\/a> and personal development writer.<\/span><\/a> Follow her on Twitter<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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