The here and now is the only place that truly matters. Everything else is secondary.

Unfortunately, we live in an age of constant distraction, where our attention is pulled in a million different directions.

I believe that ruminating about the past and thinking too much about the future is the major cause of people's unhappiness.

If you want to live an abundant life, make it a priority to be in the here and now. Are you ready to learn 4 simple ways to live in the present moment?

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The here and now is all you have.

While you are reading this, I want to encourage you to be here, fully. Try not to divert your attention anywhere else. More importantly, I don't want you to think about this moment. Rather, take a deep breath and really feel what it feels like to experience this moment. This is where a lot of people get stuck.

Despite the recent popularity of the mindfulness movement, studies indicate that most people are only paying attention to the present moment fifty percent of the time.

As a society, we have been conditioned to overlook the present moment because it isn't deemed to not be “exciting enough.” As a result, our minds are forever trying to distract us. Social media adds to this issue. In a world that is dominated by technology, emailing, texting, and trolling on social media have become a normal part of people's every day lives.

If you aren't connected to a screen 24/7, you are considered to be the “odd man out,” so to speak.

Unfortunately, this way of life has created a disconnect between people and their present-moment experience. As a result, people tend to operate from either the past or the future. I believe that this is the #1 reason why so many people struggle with fear and anxiety. Think about it. If you live in the past, you constantly feel stuck because you aren't moving forward.

Similarly, if you live in the future, you are anxious about what is yet to come. This wishful thinking can create a fear complex that leaves you feeling paralyzed. Both ways of being wreak havoc on the mind. In our desire to get to the end point, we fail to recognize that the future is really nothing more than thought. It doesn't exist because it hasn't happened yet. In the grand scheme of things, the destination is secondary to whom you become along the way.

In his book, The Power Of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle says it best – “Time isn’t precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is out of time: the Now. That is precious indeed. The more you are focused on time—past and future—the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is.” 

The present moment is a place of control, ease, and happiness.

Your ability to be happy in the here and now is influenced by your present thoughts. This is why intentional feel-good thoughts are so important to your overall well-being. The next time that you engage in an activity, don't let your mind wander. Rather, be present with your experience and see how it changes your emotional state.

Here are 4 simple ways that you can live in the present moment.

1. Enjoy The Small Things

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get distracted by to-do lists, projects, and deadlines, so much so that you may forget to enjoy the simple things in life. Do you give gratitude for the air that you breathe or your ability to walk?

These are wildly important things to your survival, yet so many people ignore their value on a daily basis. The world is forever changing, which is why it's so important to appreciate the here and now. You cannot get moments back so I encourage you to be grateful for each one of them.

When life gets overwhelming, it's natural to reach for negative emotions because you don't feel good. In my experience, this only makes things worse. The next time that you find yourself in a difficult situation, find the silver lining and remind yourself how good your life really is… because it is. You know that, right?

In the words of Beau Taplin, “I'm starting to recognize that real happiness isn't something large and looming on the horizon ahead, but something small, numerous and already there. The smile of someone you love. A decent breakfast. The warm sunset. Your little everyday joys all lined up in a row.”

2. Unplug

Sometimes the best way to reconnect with yourself is to do a digital detox. Technology has completely taken over people's lives. Although it's intention is to connect us, it has made us more disconnected from one another than ever before.

All you need to do is go to a restaurant and see how many people are glued to their phones, instead of talking to the person that is in front of them.

Furthermore, a lot of people use the digital world as a means of escaping from their problems, so much so that this becomes an addiction in and of itself. There’s a strong connection between screen time and the decay of one’s own mental health. If you have a hard time concentrating on something for more than 30 seconds, it's time to unplug.

I'm not suggesting that you live on a desert island without any access to the outside world. However, if you find yourself browsing all day on social media, there is a chance that you aren't maximizing your time, nor are you tuning into what is important to you.

3. Let Go Of Your Past 

There's no point ruminating about the past because you don't live there anymore. You are in the here and now. The past is over and done with. Leveling up your life requires that you free yourself from the emotional blocks that prevent you from moving forward.

Something that no longer exists cannot affect you anymore. Your thoughts will feed you stories about why the past is still a part of your identity. These are just stories and can easily be rewritten. Never forget that, what you focus on, expands. If you continue to dwell upon the pain and challenges that you've experienced, you will only create more of the same experiences.

Don't be a victim of life. Break free and take back your power. A key aspect of letting go is forgiveness, for yourself and/or others. Honor the past for what it was, but be okay saying goodbye. What are you ready to let go of? By releasing the heaviness of the past, it will allow you to be more present in your mind, body, and soul.

4. Focus On Your Breath

When people are experiencing stress, it's commonplace for them to engage in shallow breathing. Unfortunately, doing so only results in anxiety and a feeling of lack of control. Your breath is the simplest and most powerful way to stay in the here and now.

By actually focusing on your breath and tuning into how it feels to breathe, your mind will slow down and racing thoughts will start to lose their power. At this moment, all that comes to matter is you and your breath. I encourage you to take a deep breath now and see how it feels. It's a great reminder that everything is going to be okay.

Your life consists of a series of present moments.

These moments are forever unfolding before your eyes, so make an effort to pay attention to them. Instead of focusing on the next moment, what can you do right now that will allow you to be more present?

In the words of Steve Goodier, “Wherever you are, be there. If you can be fully present now, you’ll know what it means to live.” This is your point of power. Now is the time to own it.

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Are you ready to let go and release yourself from the past so that you can move forward with your life?

A toxic relationship, a painful memory, a bad experience… these are all things that people struggle to let go of. Have you ever wondered what the payoff is of dwelling on situations that are long gone?

In many ways, there is a comfort in holding onto past hurt. Unfortunately, not letting go of the past has no real benefit to your life.

Today is the day to get unstuck and break free from all of the baggage that is limiting you.

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A lot of people don't know how to let go of the past.

Do you find yourself talking a lot about your past? You may not even be consciously aware that you are doing it. I hate to break it to you, but there is a strong likelihood that your current limitations in life are the direct result of past stories that you are still attached to. What is your story that is keeping you stuck? Consider these statements that some people make on a daily basis:

“I can’t get close to someone new because my heart has been broken too many times…”

“It's impossible to pursue my dreams because I've failed too many times in the past…”

“I can't trust people because I've been betrayed…”

If you've ever fallen victim to these limiting beliefs, you aren't alone. The stories that you tell yourself filter your reality, meaning that what you believe, you create. For example, if you think that you aren't smart enough to build an online business, you won't. You will constantly find reasons for why you can't succeed. The times that you were hurt, the times that you failed, and the times that you felt small and unworthy of success… they do not exist at this moment.

If you keep running these disempowering thoughts on autopilot, it will take up all of your mental space. When you speak about your past as if it was still a part of who you are, it's hard for a more empowering version of your best self to shine through. In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “It’s not what you look at that matters; it’s what you see.”

In my work, I see a lot of people use their past experiences as rationalizations for their current behaviors.

They end up going in circles and ruminating about what happened. They become powerless to their own thoughts. Not surprisingly, they don't end up moving forward. Psychological studies state that rumination seems to be correlated to “cognitive consciousness.”

These types of people are aware of their negative thoughts, but think about past experiences over and over again, to a point where their thoughts create their own reality. The more you invest energy into the past, the less energy that you have to devote to the present moment.

In his book, Letting Go: The Pathway To Surrender, David R. Hawkins says that “It takes energy to hold down our feelings. As these feelings are relinquished, the energy that had been holding down the negativity is now freed for constructive uses.” 

Look, we've all got baggage. Even the people that say they don't, usually, do. It's not comfortable to admit that you are holding onto past hurts. However, sometimes the only way to get back to the present moment is to get real with yourself so that you can make better choices in life.

If you've ever let something go, you know how amazing it feels. If letting go is so good for you, then why do so many people struggle to do it? Letting go means having the courage to come face-to-face with painful emotions that you have purposefully hidden. It means that you've got to be willing to challenge your beliefs, face your greatest fears, and change your life. That's a lot to take on.

If you can't stop ruminating about your past experiences, it's time to recognize these behavioral patterns and take action to change them. Here are 4 ways that you can let go of the past.

1. Allow Yourself To Feel Negative Emotions

A lot of people don't allow themselves to feel anything. Instead of facing their deepest wounds, they approach them with resistance. They think that, if they ignore them, they will magically go away. Unfortunately, this couldn't be farther from true. 

Nobody wants to feel pain. If you've been hurt in the past, it's normal to want to run away from anything or anyone that triggers similar emotions. Here's the reality… letting yourself feel bad is critical to feeling better. As someone once said, “The more you hide your feelings, the more they show. The more you deny your feelings, the more they grow.” 

Negative emotions aren't negative. Rather, it's merely your perception of emotions, like anger, sadness or fear, that make you feel bad. How you were conditioned to express your emotions as a child can color your behaviors in adulthood. Maybe you were taught not to express sadness when you were young or were told that vulnerability was a weakness. If so, you need to realize that these are just stories. They aren't based in reality, even though your mind may tell you that they are.

Your emotions, both good and bad, exist to teach you something. You have to be willing to listen to what they are trying to tell you if you want to release them. Give yourself permission to feel the emotional intensity of everything. Don't hide behind a mask of your true self.

Be vulnerable and allow yourself to sit with difficult emotions. Cry, punch a pillow, dance, go to therapy… whatever it takes to get clarity around why you feel the way that you do so that you feel empowered to let go of toxic energy.

2. Forgive Yourself And Others

Forgiveness is a choice. It's a choice to both give and receive it. If someone has wronged you, of course, it will cause you pain. However, it's up to you how long you want that pain to linger. A lot of people hold onto anger for too long and refuse to let go. Instead, they let past misfortunes negatively affect their future relationships.

As a result, they fall into victimhood and blame the world and others for their problems, when in actuality, they haven't healed themselves. How would it feel if you were able to forgive someone that has hurt you?

Forgiving doesn't mean that you have to forget what happened to you, nor that you have to be friends with someone again. Rather, it's something that you need to do for your own well-being and happiness. Forgiveness is the best way to finally release yourself from the weight of everything. As Catherine Ponder says, “When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.”

When it comes to forgiving yourself, this is the ultimate form of self-love.

It takes courage to look at yourself in the mirror, drop your ego and say, “It's okay. You are human and made a mistake. I forgive you.” Whatever you've been holding onto that's causing you to have a heavy heart, it's time to let it go.

You don't need to feel guilty anymore. Instead, you need to believe that what is in front of you is far greater than what is behind you. If you never learn how to forgive, you cannot live fully in your power. A life of is suffering is no life at all. Right your wrongs and move forward. End of story.

3. Accept What You Cannot Change 

Have you ever been in a situation where you wondered how you were ever going to get over something and move forward with your life? We've all been here at some point in our lives. In my opinion, it comes down to acceptance. There is freedom in surrendering to what is. By doing so, you make room for what could be, instead of staying stuck in an old story that is getting you nowhere.

In Deepak Chopra’s book, The 7 Laws of Spiritual Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams, he explains that, although we might want things to be different in the future, in the present moment we need to accept things as they are. It's only when we resist change that we end up creating a lot of pain in our lives.

After years of feeling frustrated with things that I couldn't change, I finally realized that nothing was going to get better if I didn't change my thinking. Over time, I developed the habit of looking at whatever happened to me through a positive lens, instead of a negative one. This speaks to the power of positive affirmations. I encourage you to incorporate this ritual into your daily life as a reminder to always talk to yourself in a loving way. 

If you can change your mind, you can change anything.

The only thing that you have control over is your emotional response to life's experiences. You cannot change people, situations, or circumstances. What's done is done. The past is over. All that you can do is reframe your attitude.

True fulfillment only comes when you are willing to accept what is with an open heart. This doesn't mean that you are giving up. Rather, it means that you are choosing to make peace with what has happened to you. Look to the future with hope. That is the truest form of inner power.

4. Re-write Your Story 

Your story is what makes you who you are. How you interpret your life experiences determines the type of life that you live. If you cannot let go of the past, that means that you are stuck in a story that no longer serves you. You choose the beliefs that you hold onto.

The beauty of life is that, at any given moment, you have the power to choose a different narrative. If you don't like your current story, you can re-write it because you are the author. Don't ever allow someone else to have that much power over your choices in life.

The question is, “How do you reprogram a lifetime of stories and repressed memories that drive your actions?” It starts with reframing your story in the positive and taking responsibility for the role that you've played in every circumstance you've faced. 

Think about all of the beautiful gifts that have unfolded in your life as a direct result of things not going as you planned. Life has a funny way of supporting you, even when it doesn't feel like it. Trust the process and look for the silver lining in everything.

Today is the day to let go of the past.

You are never going to live out your true potential in life if you hold onto past hurt. You've already finished those chapters. Now is the time to re-write your story, one that is empowering and uplifting. As someone once said, “You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.” 

Honor the past for what it was. Be grateful for it. However, also have the courage to let it go so that you can move forward with your life. Everything in life has to lead you to this very moment.

What are you ready to let go of?

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Are you someone that is stuck in the past? If so, it’s time to live in the now! This is the secret to a happier future.

We live in a world of distractions. We are bombarded with millions of things that take us away from the present moment, and thus diminish our ability to practice stillness.

Buddhist scholar B. Alan Wallace once said that, “We're living in a world that contributes in a major way to mental fragmentation, disintegration, distraction, de-coherence.” The good news is that you have the power to change.

Many people find themselves either obsessing about the future or dwelling in the past. This is a recipe for pain and suffering. Anything that has occurred in your life up to this point in time is ancient history. Your past does not determine or dictate your future in any way unless you allow it to.

What many of us forget is that our ability to create the future of our dreams hinges on our ability to enjoy the present moment. Don’t worry about tomorrow. It’s time to live in the now!

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The world is ever-changing, and if you want to succeed you have to change with it. There is no way of knowing what your life will look like 50 years from now.

However, what you can do is take the steps necessary in order to craft the vision for your life, in the here and now. That vision may change and evolve over time, and that is OK. The important thing is that you set goals for yourself and work hard to achieve them.

The problem is that a lot of people are afraid to make any decision at all, for fear that it will be the wrong one. Instead, they prefer to live in their comfort zone because it feels safe. But there is nothing safe about this zone.

We need to examine our fears and make friends with them. Sure, some choices that we make may lead to more painful life lessons, but nothing hurts more than living in fear.

Oftentimes, what you fear most is the one that will bring you closer to living in alignment with your vision, and inevitably, what will set you free. In the words of Pema Chodron, “Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.”

The best way to overcome fear is to adopt a growth mindset. These types of people thrive off of challenges and see failure not as evidence of their lack of intelligence, but rather as an opportunity for growth and expansion of their current strengths.

Growth and gratitude go hand in hand. By adopting an attitude of gratitude, we are able to move through life in a much more positive way, which contributes to greater happiness and fulfillment in all areas of life. When we are appreciative of what we already have and live in the now, it inspires us to grow and become more.

Oftentimes people get upset over the littlest things. Each day provides you with an opportunity to make new decisions and choices. If you take things for granted it means that you are too focused on yourself. Step outside of yourself and be more grateful for the blessings that already exist in your life. Live in the now!

The next time that you catch yourself in a negative spiral of complaining or expectation, step back and ask yourself, “In this moment, what am I am grateful for? How can I use this experience to better myself?”

What action will you take today in order to create the life that you desire? You have the choice of deciding who you want to be in this moment and what you want to create for your future.

Drop the past. The present moment is life itself. Live in the now! That is the secret to a happier future. In the words of Eckhart Tolle, “Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.” Being present is the only way to enjoy life to the fullest.

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You don't need to wait for the future in order to create the life of of your dreams. Why not now? A lot of people spend so much time focusing on what they want their desired future to look like, that they never take action in order to make it a reality.

If you wait for the perfect opportunity to arrive in order to change your life, time will pass you by. Peter Drucker, the legendary father of modern management, approached the future with a forward-focused mindset, as something to be created and nurtured in the present moment.

Many of us get so caught in planning our goals, that we forget to enjoy the present moment, which is where true happiness resides.

In the words of Robert Kiyosaki, “Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.” Each day is a new opportunity to build your desired future. Forget about tomorrow. What are you going to do today in order to change your life?

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I believe that every area of life affects one another. If you neglect one dimension, it will negatively impact the others. True personal growth and development are all about balance.

I am passionate about life mastery, so much so that I built a brand around this concept. I believe that mastery is an ongoing process. In order to create your desired future, you need to master every area of your life. Why not now? Doing so will ensure that you are making progress toward your goals.

More importantly, it will give you momentum to keep moving forward, knowing that you are growing and expanding into the future. This is when life becomes extraordinary.

This is what masters do. They understand the value of repetition, knowing that in order to become great at anything in life they need to do something multiple times and internalize information on a deep level.

The only thing that holds people back from living in alignment with their highest selves is self-limiting beliefs. Successful people ask themselves questions that empower them and support them in finding answers and solutions to their problems. This is one of the best ways to overcome negative belief systems.

In his book Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!, Tony Robbins shares many examples of the power of questions.

For example, instead of asking, “Why can’t I create the future that I want?”, ask yourself, “Why not now?” Why can’t you take action today in order to experience the joy and fulfillment that you desire?

In today’s world, the only constant is change. Nobody can predict what will happen tomorrow. You and only you have the power to shape the direction that your life will take.

In the words of Abraham Lincoln, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Why not now? Your future self will thank you for it. 

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I want to share with you a simple 2 minute daily gratitude meditation, called the HeartMath Meditation Technique, that was developed by the Heart Math Institute (HMI).

HMI researches the heart-brain communication, and its relationship to managing stress, increasing coherence, and deepening our connection to self and others. It is founded on the belief that our hearts have their own intelligence.

Your heart was created long before before you even had a brain. Don’t get me wrong, the head is an amazing tool for setting goals, learning, and strategizing, but it falls short at providing us with gratitude and happiness.

If you want to lead a happy life, you need to experience positive emotions, like gratitude and joy. In the words of Paulo Coelho, “You will never be able to escape from your heart, so it is better to listen to what it has to say.” Are you ready to get out of your head and start listening to your heart?

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I believe in the power of cultivating a daily morning ritual ritual that inspires us to live in our hearts, rather than our heads. HMI has created a technique called “The Freeze Frame” will allows you to do just that, and I would like to share with you how it works.

First and foremost, I want to be clear that you don’t need to wait for something bad to happen in your life in order to engage in this 2 minute gratitude meditation. I do this meditation every morning, and a few times throughout my day, in order to ensure that I am experiencing the positive emotions that I value most.

Whatever moment I’m in, I like to stop, close my eyes, put my hand on my heart, and focus on my breath. The breath is one of the fastest ways to get out of your head. Your mind may not be able to understand this process, and that is OK.

As you take a deep breath, feel the power and strength of your heart. Then ask yourself the question, “What is something that I am grateful for in this moment?” From this place, if you were to take a measurement of your brain, you would find that your head and heart are in-sync.

Then ask yourself, “What is the truth of this moment?” My truth is that I am an incredible force of energy in this universe, I am guided, and unconditionally loved. I am not life’s circumstances or what other people say.

Your truth doesn’t have to be logical, rational, or make sense for that matter. All that matters is that it resonates with your heart. Never forget that your heart has zero limits, whereas your head will always create stories and excuses.

The next time that you are experiencing a challenge in life, ask yourself, “What would my heart do?” There is no better compass that you can access. When you’ve finished having a conversation with your heart and you’ve tapped into your truth, give gratitude to the experience, and then open your eyes.

If you want to be happier, implement this 2 minute gratitude meditation into your morning ritual. Connect to the intuitive guidance of your heart’s intelligence. I know that when I do this exercise, the depth of emotions that I experience is indescribable. My entire being vibrates, it nourishes my spirit, and I feel more alive.

Trust your heart, because it is the essence of who you are. Aristotle said it best – “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” What is your heart telling you? Listen.

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If you think you are going nowhere in life, take a deep breath and watch this.

It is important that you accept that the past is ancient history. It’s okay to remember your past, but don’t live in it. It does not dictate or determine your future in any way, unless you allow it to.

It’s time to stop worrying and start living, today. In the words of Lisa Unger, “The past is history, the future is a mystery, but the present is a gift.”  

In this very moment, you have an opportunity to make new decisions, choices, and actions in order to create the life that you desire. Who do you want to be TODAY, and what do you want to create for your future? You are the master of your destiny.

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The best way to answer this question is to create a compelling vision for your life. This is one of the most effective strategies for achieving your dreams.

Most people have a million excuses for why they can’t dream. Tap into the small child inside of you who believes that they can be and do anything in this world. What would that look like for you?

Creating a vision for your life begins by identifying your core values and your purpose. Unfortunately, for many people, a vision doesn’t seem real for them, which is why you need to break it down into smaller goals.

You need to have a yearly goal in every aspect of your life – health, emotions, finances, spirituality, career, relationships, etc. For example, if you want to make $100,000 in one year, then how much money do you need to make in the next 6 months, 3 months, or 1 month?

A vision is a powerful catalyst for doing so, because it gives you something to work towards. Don’t let your vision scare you. Everything of value in life always has a starting point. Just start!

When I was 17 years old I didn’t think that my life was going anywhere – I was shy, depressed, lonely, and I was addicted to video games.

I let my life pass me by because I wasn’t focused on creating the future that I desired. This was a big mistake. As soon as you start thinking for your future, and not just doing what is convenient and comfortable, your life changes.

If you want to invest in your future, you need to start learning and growing. When you do so, it opens up your mind to new possibilities and opportunities. Jim Rohn said it best, “If you want to have more, you need to become more.”

In my early 20’s, I made the decision to change my life for the better. I didn’t have much money at the time, but I was committed to personal growth.

I remember that I went to a thrift shop in Vancouver, B.C. and bought $2 self-development books and started reading as much as I could.

Reading these books made me realize what my mission and purpose in life was. From that moment on, I was hooked.

If you think you are going nowhere in life, drop that story. The beauty of life is that, at any given moment, you have the power to make a change.

Find resources, seminars, or books that target your biggest obstacle in life, and learn the strategies and habits from the people that have overcome whatever it is that is holding you back. Once you overcome your fears, you will upgrade your life.

Lastly, every month I challenge you to write down and document all of the amazing goals that you have accomplished in your life, big and small. Every month I like to capture my monthly goals, the conversations I had, the books that I read, the content I have consumed, the ways that I grew and improved myself, and the actions that I took in my business. If you do so, it will inspire and motivate you to achieve more.

If you think you are going nowhere in life, take a deep breath and watch this. Write down your vision and your goals, and then take action!

Nothing is going to change if you just consume content. You need to apply what you are learning. There is no better time than now to take a risk, push your comfort zone, and become the person that you desire to be. Are you ready?

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I want to share how you can be more grateful in life. Gratitude is the simple practice of observing and appreciating all of the amazing gifts and blessings in your life.

To have an attitude of gratitude means that you choose to focus on what you have, rather than dwell on what you don’t have. The result? It can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Recent research shows that a daily gratitude practice can lead to increased concentration, optimism, improved sleep quality, and a greater sense of connection to others. Despite these benefits of practicing gratitude, many of us take so many things in our lives for granted.

In the words of William Arthur Mode, “Gratitude can turn common days into Thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” Are you ready to be more grateful in life?

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In their search of experiencing the exciting highs of life, many people have lost sight of the reality. Most of life is comprised of a series of small moments.

Instead, they spend their lives pursuing goals like making more money, paying off bills, or attracting a partner. Some people believe that these things will make them feel happy. If you don’t already feel grateful for what you have, how do you expect that you will be happy with more?

If you want to experience true happiness, learn to appreciate the small moments, as they are the ones that will have a lasting impact on your life.

Gratitude is one of the most important rituals that I practice in my daily life. As part of my morning ritual I do a 5 Minute Journal exercise, which inspires me to start and end my day with gratitude. In this journal, there are 3 questions I ask myself every morning:

1. “What am I grateful for?”
2. “What would make today great?”
3. “What is my daily affirmation?”

This exercise primes my brain for happiness. Research shows that a five-minute a day gratitude journal can increase your long-term well being by more than 10 percent, which is the same impact as doubling your income.

Spend a few minutes every morning feeling grateful. When you condition your mind to focus on the good every day, your entire perspective on the world around you will change. The simplest way to feel gratitude is to ask yourself empowering questions.

In his book, “Emotional Time: The Importance of Gratitude” Carl De Wet says that “Practicing gratitude daily is important because the intentions you hold for your day influence your day.”

There are so many things to be grateful for every day of our lives. All you need to do is focus on it and feel it. In this moment, what are you grateful for? Life is a series of a thousand tiny miracles. Notice them. This is how to be more grateful in life.

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