Just a quick diversion from the Ten Steps to happiness to share three common obstacles to an attitude of gratitude.

They are:

• Fault Finding

• Complaining

• Taking what you have for granted

I’d like you to explore the truth in that last statement, can you remember engaging in these obstacles and being happy? I know I can’t!

Happiness is a result of Gratitude you can’t have one without the other.

One of the Secrets I learned to starting a happier day is each morning writing down ten things I appreciate.

Each sentence begins like this: I am so happy, grateful, and thankful that….

I bought a green “one subject” notebook at Walmart and began filling it each day with things I appreciate and aspire to become true.

Examples: 

I am so happy, thankful, and grateful that my confidence grows every       day. 

 I am so thankful, happy, and grateful that I bless everyone and everyone blesses me.

I am so grateful, happy, and thankful that all life comes to me with ease, joy, and glory!

I can’t begin to tell you how many blessing arrive shortly after my daily gratitude writing.

Warning, only try this if you want more happiness created in your life!