Gratefulness

The other day I began to feel frustrated because I had done something for someone and they didn’t say thank you. Usually I wouldn’t have thought twice about it, but for some reason I had some negative energy and began to dwell on it and think negative thoughts.

Once I realized what was happening, I paused and took a few cleansing breathes in and out. Mindful breathing is always a good way to calm myself, ground myself, and refresh or restart my outlook on things.

As I breathed, I started to think about things that the other person has done for me that I am grateful for and that I may not have said thank you for. There are so many things that others do for us, big and small, and sometimes we forget to appreciate the little things and say thank you.

As I did this, my frustration disappeared, and I instead made a mental note to say thank you to that person next time I saw them.

Flipping my way of thinking is a great way to keep myself in check and make sure I don’t get trapped in negative feelings, especially if they are unwarranted. There are so many reasons to be grateful and happy, and sometimes all it takes is a few breathes and a flip of perspective to see the positive.

Getting upside-down is a great way to flip your perspective!