The article emphasizes the importance of practicing gratitude as a means to combat feelings of victimhood and despair. The author reflects on how shifting focus from lack to appreciation of personal abilities and simple pleasures, like hobbies or sensory experiences, can significantly improve one's mindset. While acknowledging that adopting a gratitude perspective may not come easily to everyone, the article highlights its potential value in fostering a more positive outlook on life amidst challenges.
Practicing gratitude. My misery was in defaulting to a 'victim' mindset, and things I don't have. It paralyzed me. By focusing on the things I am capable of doing, and the things I do have, I was able to dig myself out of that hole.
I won't suggest it's a mindset that works for everyone, because you really have to dig deep sometimes to focus on something to be happy about. So in that sense, it can feel unrealistic. There is value, though, in thinking 'my hobby is fun' or 'I enjoy the smell of this candle.' It's just a nice reminder that things don't really suck so bad.
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