Is Attitude Gratitude Or Is Gratitude Attitude?

I often wonder about whether attitude is gratitude, or if gratitude is attitude.  Actually, I think it is both. If your attitude is positive, more than likely you are thankful for everything that you have. And, if you are grateful for what you have, that says a great deal about your attitude.  In either case, being grateful is positive, and it can have a huge influence on how you approach life and deal with daily issues. This article provides two tips on embracing gratitude, which will help you to develop and maintain a positive attitude.

1. Make a list of those physical attributes for which you are grateful. Look at your body. What parts of it do you like best? Do you have shiny hair, striking eyes, a warm and engaging smile, long legs, a sculptured body, or is there something else you like about your physical appearance? Make a list of your body parts or shape which you feel best about. Put this list on your bathroom mirror so that you can see it each morning. It will remind you of how beautiful you are on the outside.

2. Now focus on the inside. What characteristics of your personality do you feel best about? What are your strengths, talents, or skills? Are you funny, a good listener, kind, or something else?  What is it about you that you like, or that attracts others? If you are unsure of what attracts other people to you, ask your family members, friends, or co-workers. Again, make a list of these attributes and put them on your bathroom mirror.  When you wake up each morning, your list will remind you of how beautiful you are on the inside.

If you think about what you are grateful for every day, you will feel more positive and full of energy. When you are positive, you see the good things in life. Your focus is on the positive, not the negative. So, make a list or lists of everything for which you are grateful. Review those lists daily. You will begin to see that your attitude and approach to life is more positive, and others will see this as well.

If you enjoyed this blog post, please see the post titled "Is Attitude Gratitude Or Is Gratitude Attitude? - Part Two."

Coach Sharon