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I'll Be Happy When

Do you ever find yourself saying "I’ll be happy when…" and then you achieve that goal and find that the happiness was fleeting? That's because greater happiness and wellbeing can’t be chased and this is a common trap many people fall into, myself included. Gratitude can help us to change our thinking to appreciate what we HAVE, instead of focusing on what we lack. This helps us feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve our health, deal with adversity, sleep better and build stronger relationships. And ultimately cultivate positivity and happiness  in the present  instead of consistently chasing future happiness. If you would like to try practicing gratitude, here is an easy way to start: Get a piece of paper and write down 3 things you are grateful for. It does not have to be big things. Be specific, the more specific you are the better your brain will register it, and the more you will experience the benefits It's important to write down what you&