We had an interesting conversation with the hosts of WUN and Matthew Watchman, a life coach. He explained in several ways how the attitude of gratitude could automatically transform our lives.
Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift. It liberates us from the prison of self-preoccupation
Gratitude offers us a way of embracing all that makes our lives what they are. More than just a happy feeling for the parts of our lives currently going our way
However, according to Matthew Watchman, gratitude is one of the only ways to convert fear over time. Scientifically, as you’re giving, you are happy. We need to understand that happiness is an emotional concept but gratitude is a choice.
Practising gratitude can be a game-changer: it has far-reaching effects, from improving our mental health to boosting our relationships with others.
Living your life with gratitude helps you notice the little wins. Each of these small moments strings together to create a web of well-being that, over time, strengthens your ability to see the good.
Robert Emmons, psychology professor and gratitude researcher at the University of California, Davis, explains that there are two key components of practising gratitude:
- We affirm the good things we’ve received
- We acknowledge the role other people play in providing our lives with goodness.
See the video below for more!
