Gratitude is an attitude that can help you even in the scariest situations. It's not a word but an emotion, as well as a tool. And here's how to use it!

Do you have a roof over your head, and your overall health is okay? How about food and water? If you do, you're doing better than the majority of people on this planet. We always want more. That's our nature. But the feeling you get when you realize how much you already have is what dreams are made of.

You are not born grateful, but you can learn to appreciate all the things you have and all the love you give to others, as well as the love you get from them. By making small changes, your life will become more manageable, and you'll be more honest and open to yourself.

Learning gratitude

Start a daily journal. Write down at least three things you are grateful for experiencing during a day. It will bring positivity and happiness into your existence, and over time you'll learn to enjoy life even more.

Smile more

Make a habit of smiling for no reason. You're in your home; you're warm and cozy, there's enough place for an honest and meaningful smile. Even at your lowest moments, don't forget to smile because tomorrow is a new day.

Live and let live

To honor yourself and be grateful for everything you indeed are and all the things you will be, you need to let go of other people's opinions.

Acknowledge the ones you love, but don't let anyone rule your life. You're here, now, and the only person standing in your way is you. Even when it all seems dark, remember that you'll be the one who" finds the light at the end of the tunnel.

Be in the moment

Mindfulness and gratitude are like peanut butter and jam. They are separate entities, but the combination is divine.

You should try to live in the now. Notice the present and be grateful for your surroundings, health, or something much smaller, like your favorite book or a song.

Be authentic

You are you, and if you're comparing yourself to others, you're feeding the negativity. And it leads to jealous outrages, not feeling good enough and pretty much you'll become a shell of your true self.

By choosing yourself, accepting, and learning about yourself, you're growing. And you should feel proud and grateful for being a unique, authentic person. That makes you irreplaceable and original.

Focus on joy

Staying positive in dark times is one of the biggest challenges. Being grateful during those hard days will make it easier to see joy even in the smallest things.

Your heart is big, so use it to spread love, happiness, and it will all come back to you. It's good to know that by being kind, you're expressing gratitude as the ultimate attitude for a real, authentic life.

Reflect

Your alone time should be about relaxing, exploring, and reflecting. Notice people who deserve more of your time, remember all the places you saw and daydream about your next adventure.

Reflecting is a way of talking to yourself, having an internal discussion about various topics. But, if you're grateful, even your self-talk will be positive and productive.

It's no secret that the most successful people are always the most grateful ones. We simply can't afford to be bitter or to give up on faith since life's already too short. Acknowledge that and work on creating the life you deserve. It's not hard. It merely takes time and patience.